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Risky Business
After a few weeks of this hibernation practice propelled by the coronavirus pandemic, I decided to take some risks. Last week, I washed my hands a couple times for only nineteen seconds. I saw a crowd of nine people, so … Continue reading
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My Worst Friend
We all have our best friends, but have you ever had a “worst friend”. I know it sounds like a paradox, but hear me out. I believe most people have experienced a worst friend. When I was stationed in Fort … Continue reading
Gloom and Doom
By now, everyone has experienced the disappearing toilet paper caper. We made our monthly trip to COSTCO last week only to discover that the warehouse was void of any toilet paper and paper towels. In its place was an employee … Continue reading
The Final Word
Decades ago, my mother’s good friend and neighbor Ruth begged her to attend a caucus meeting in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Something was happening to the Republican Party and Ruth was worried. There was a strong, well-organized religious movement that infiltrated … Continue reading
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Grandma’s Garden
Ruth Huston gave me some of the best advice I could ever use. Ruth was a dietitian. Discussing some of the fad diets of the early 2000s, she said with a harsh voice that “the only way to lose weight … Continue reading