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Motion is lotion

A wise young woman told me 10 years ago, “Motion is lotion.”   As my physical therapist associated with Twin Cities Orthopedics, she repeated the phrase numerous times while I …

Recently, I overheard a discussion regarding being well-planned versus procrastinating.   Have you thought of what category you fall into? Is it possible to be both?   What if I …

When I wrote my last column, my family and I had just returned from Florida. For this one, as I’m writing this, I’m sitting in a house near the Snake River. It’s been a busy …

Life Hacks

Clean your microwave by filling a coffee mug or measuring cup partially with water and a slice of lemon. Boil the water inside the microwave for one minute, and leave the door closed to let the steam …

The NFL Draft is my favorite offseason event from any sport. With so much uncertainty and unpredictability outlining all seven rounds, it is fun for me to tune in and see what pick comes next. …

Prom and circumstance

Now as the school year winds down, an infamous time is upon us: prom.   There is so much pressure to buy the perfect dress, get the perfect tan and find the perfect hairstyle — all …

Picking up knowledge

The time of year is upon us — the end of the school year, which in my youth meant rock picking season was just around the corner. Our family farm had rocks. Lots of rocks. Our rock picking …

Life Hacks

If your grout looks black and dirty, clean it with a bleach pen to make it shine.

Are a person’s physical attributes the qualifier for whether or not they can do good for this country? I would hope good character, life experience, a sound mind and willingness to do the hard …

After a successful Northland Youth Wrestling Association Girls Wrestling State Tournament, it was the boys’ turn to take the state stage. When the NYWA State Championship Tournament reared …

Entomophagy: Let them eat bugs

The following is a public service announcement borne of concern and care for readers of this column.   Due to an overabundance of coverage on college basketball, the solar eclipse and an …

Igniting inmate potential

This month, I want to let you know about a new program we are launching in our jail called IGNITE, or Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education.   IGNITE is a program from …

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