Posted On: April 1, 2021
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Could the dark clouds be clearing? For real?
We’ve endured more than a year of pandemic pain. But, as the interns in charge of this periodic post say, let’s also look for the bright spots.…
Posted On: January 18, 2021
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Danish art about getting hyggelig from a boutique in a small coastal town
As a 100% Scandinavian mutt, I’ve enjoyed unforgettable travels in their lands, and maintain a stubborn habit of studying their ways of…
Posted On: January 1, 2021
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Rough year, anyone? Even the snow knows…
There will be volumes of verbiage written about this troublesome year. So for now, I’ll try to make no sense of it, and leave that to smarter Thought…
Posted On: December 23, 2020
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That DIY tree has survived many iterations of traditions. We can too!
I made that cute (?) and crafty Christmas tree at age 10 (approximately), with leftover decorations purchased for 50% off at Walgreen’s on…
Posted On: November 19, 2020
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C-19 is serious. But so is coping. Here’s a light-hearted look at ways to get through the day…
You know me: Always the optometrist. So I just can’t help but clearly see the silver lining…
Posted On: August 23, 2020
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Doom? Gloom? Play ball instead!
Yep, it’s a thing. As if we don’t already have enough to freak us out, people (who already obsessed with their digitalia) can’t stop seeking bad news. It’s like admitting…
Posted On: July 17, 2020
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“The whole world is at sixes and sevens and why the house hasn’t fallen down about our ears long ago is beyond me.” So says the omniscient maid, Sabrina, in the opening scene of Thornton…
Posted On: June 19, 2020
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My daughter quietly making art in a moment of staycation calm
It’s funny. Most people spend most of their lives answering “How are you?” with the impressive reply, “I’m so busy!” In normal times, we…
Posted On: June 12, 2020
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Recently, friends took me out on a pontoon ride to share the secret location of the oh-so hidden loon nest. Lake Owasso, like most Minnesota lakes, gets one beloved loon pair per year. Loons are…
Posted On: December 20, 2019
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See those angels on my piano? I hardly ever see them—because they are hidden inside the upright and only show up when the piano tuner opens up the instrument. It’s always a pleasure. But this…
