I just finished reading Ann Voskamp’s book 1000 Gifts. Occasionally, I just get a sense that I am supposed to read a book and that’s how it was for me with this one. I kept hearing about it again and again. And now that I’m done, I can say that I know, beyond a shadow…
Small Town Stories
I live in small town. Not quite hick town small, but small enough that it can sometimes feel like the Cheers Bar where everybody knows your name. It has its pluses and minuses and sometimes it’s just plain funny. I had an entirely different blog topic on tap for today but changed my mind because,…
When They All Come Home
Getting our whole family together can be a challenge. Jobs, school, kids, and daily life keep us all busy. But, when they all come home: Baby J gets loved on . . . By pretty much everyone. Auntie Lina (Aunt Angelina is a lot of syllables for a toddler) and Uncle Scott bring the “kid…
Fall Photo Blog
I love autumn. It is my favorite time of the year. Favorite! However, in Minnesota at least, it’s a very short season, so you have to soak it all in before it comes to a screeching halt. And that’s just what I’ve been trying to do; soak it all in. Last week, we had a…
Trivia Can Save You Money!
I enjoy trivia, little facts that are basically unimportant in a person’s everyday life. So, when I go to Caribou Coffee (found only in the Midwest) I enjoy their “trivia question of the day.” It’s posted up on a chalkboard and if you know the answer you get 10¢ off your order. And wow, that…