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Posted on February 23, 2021

Slice of Life Tuesday: A Good Sport on the Trail

Last week, after a lengthy Slice, I promised myself that for the month of March and the Slice of Life Story Challenge, I would write posts that are more brief.…

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Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

Field Trips: Navigating our World

Last Thursday I was lucky enough to go on a field trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul with my son’s art class. The high school anatomy…

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Posted on August 28, 2019

I Think I Love You!

A couple of weeks ago I was enjoying the last of my free 3 months of Sirius satellite radio by listening to 70’s on 7.  I enjoy this music as…

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Posted on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019

Rotary International

For a while now, I’ve had a private love affair. No one knows about it except for my husband! Yes! It’s true! My husband is the only one that knows…

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Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

The Pressure to Conform or Not

This morning I asked my son what day it was for week of special dress up days at the high school. I had seen that they had a theme for…

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Posted on July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

The Artist in Me

This past Friday night I was a featured guest artist at an art gallery three hours from my home. While I have made and sold handcrafted jewelry for ten years…

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Posted on April 17, 2018April 17, 2018

Speed Talking & Passion Do Not Mix Well

Last night I spoke to a small group of our local Lionesses who had invited me to their meeting to talk about Monarch Butterflies. Already with a lot on my…

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Posted on February 16, 2018

What Guides the Wine You Drink?

I thought it might be fun to do a post on wine. If I am going to imbibe, it is my preferred drink. Self Imposed Wine Buying Guidelines: Do You…

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