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Yes. There IS such a thing as a “Minnesota Goodbye”. Pretty much everyone in Minnesota does it. For Minnesotan’s, it’s a normal thing. For out-of-town guests, well… they might get frustrated …

The Long Minnesota Goodbye (It’s a “Thing”) Read More

Have you ever lived in a place where you just knew “This is where I was meant to be”? That’s how it feels every day for me in our “new” home.  I …

Home Sweet Home – A “Split Rock” Anniversary Read More

The other day I wrote an article titled Google Home Hub: The Jury Is Still Out . It’s an article about the new Google Home Hub we purchased as a family …

Google Home Hub: The Verdict Is In Read More

You may have heard about the fairly new Google Home Hub. Our family got one as a family Christmas gift. I think we are still on the fence on whether …

Google Home Hub: The Jury Is Still Out Read More

The Date It’s Friday, July 29, 1983. There’s a new television show about to begin on one of our local television channels, NBC (back then, my family didn’t have cable …

Remembering the Rockin’ 80s and “Friday Night Videos” Read More

My son asked me today if I had 15 minutes to spend with him – he wanted to show me something “cool”. Of course I had 15 minutes for him. …

Go On An Adventure With GeoGuessr (Where In The World Are You?) Read More

Okay. There. I’ve said it. I MIGHT be a crazy cat lady. Maybe. Or maybe, I’m just an old soul that cares about animals. Cats included. My family might have a …

I MIGHT Be a Crazy Cat Lady Read More

Here we are, October in Minnesota. Let’s take a scenic trip down Hogsback Road. A twisty, turny, curvy, elevated road in the rural countryside. A road much traveled by sight-seekers …

Take A Trip Down Hogsback Road Read More

“Time flashes by in the blink of an eye. I’m sure you’ve heard that saying. And sometimes, it really does feel like time is passing by in the blink of …

Time Passes By In The Blink of an Eye – Or 1.5 Seconds at a Time (You Need This App) Read More

It’s October – and I’m in Minnesota. The outdoor daytime high temperature is around 40-degrees. The overnight low temperature is around 29-degrees. Do the fruit flies in our house NOT …

The Invasion of the Fruit Flies! Read More

So I’m curious. Do you love the work you do? If you don’t love it, do you at least kind of like it? If you don’t even like it, why do …

Do You Love The Work You Do? Read More

You know you’re under too much stress when this happens… I stopped at the store this afternoon and decided to look for a non-business, fun to read book. I picked …

Wait?! Have I Already Read This Book, or Not? Read More

The front courtyard patio project is complete! Yay! Back in May, I posted part 1 of this project – A Courtyard Patio Makeover – Part 1. Check out that link, …

A Courtyard Patio Makeover – Part 2 Read More

It’s officially Summer! Yay!!! I LOVE Summer! Swimming, sunbathing, stargazing. Boating, fishing, outdoor movies. Enjoying a glass of wine on the patio at night watching fireflies. There are so many fun …

A Hot Summer Music Playlist Read More