A couple weeks ago, I happened upon a book by Matthew Kelly titled, “Life is Messy.” I believe I was supposed to read and share it. We could all use the wisdom found in its short 152 …
The Stearns County Fair is loud if you let it be. You experience the midway music, the buzz of people moving in every direction, carnival workers inviting you to play a game at their stand, friends …
When it comes to watching critters in the wild, I am always amazed at how they relate to edges. Many times, whether I am walking or traveling, I see deer, rabbits, turkeys and pheasants hanging out …
Sunday afternoon drives on meandering roads are the best. For example, you can drive around Sauk Lake, cross U.S. Highway 71 on the north end and head west, take County Road 2 over to County Road 11 …
Summer in Sauk Centre is buzzing with more than just sunshine, lake days and post-Sinclair Lewis Days memories. It is alive with the energy of new connections and growing opportunities. Each …
What was it I said in my last column? Oh yes, “Don’t get me started on Legos.” Well, don’t say I didn’t warn you, because here I am, getting started on Legos. …
In livestock farming, the term “herd health” refers to a series of activities carried out by veterinarians and others in management to make sure the health of a herd is intact or, better …
We spent the weekend in Duluth, just the four of us — Kate, Laney, Jay and me. As a short escape after several long weeks, the weekend felt sweeter thanks to gorgeous weather, music and the …
It was one of those unspeakably sad moments in our local history. Anyone living in the Sauk Centre area will remember Jan. 7, 1985, as the day two of our firemen lost their lives in the Noah’s …
Alright, whose idea was it to make modern toys so awesome? Back in my less tax-conscious years, we didn’t have an awful lot of water guns — and the ones we did have didn’t last …
Around our house, we’re always looking for different ways to feed a crowd. Over the week of Fourth of July, we had nine people staying at our home — which was mentioned in a previous …
I recently learned a coworker of mine is my third-cousin-in-law. I don’t anticipate we will have any family reunions or cookouts in the near future; however, it got me thinking about our desire …