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My only connection to the University of Minnesota is through our daughters. Both went to school there and one is back pursuing her Ph.D.. When we retired, left North Dakota, and moved to a Minneapolis suburb, we fell in with … Continue reading →

I purchased Cindy most of the equipment to make lefse several years ago and she has been practicing ever since. This is the first year the product can be differentiated from potato pancakes. You would think making lefse would be … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas to all. We have gathered at the lake place to spend time together. There were 15 of us for a while and now some have left to spend time with other parents and grandparents. There were presents, plenty … Continue reading →

Depending on how you understand the curmudgeon personality, it has either been a difficult year or a year in which curmudgeons have plenty to complain about. The leadership of the country has led us all into a very dark time. … Continue reading →

I like wood fires at our lake home. We added a small wood stove to our three-season porch which also serves as my office. It is a great place to write. The stove adds ambiance and warmth. We have access … Continue reading →

I understand that many folks consider Bernie Sanders “out there” and idealistic. However, do folks really think that Bernie is wrong about issues such as climate change, health care, and income inequality? I always find myself agreeing with his descriptions … Continue reading →

I came across this article from Reuters describing the drought in Southern Africa focusing on the little water now flowing over Victoria Falls. Take a look at the photos from this article and contrast it with the photo I took … Continue reading →

This image has a story. The story begins a week or so ago when we purchased a frozen 19-pound turkey in anticipation of a family Thanksgiving gathering at our lake place. Because the turkey was frozen and we had to … Continue reading →

It has become obvious that online services offer benefits, but also liabilities. Many of these services have generated huge profits without charging those who use the services anything. For the most part, what these services have done is to create … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving should be a time for reflection. The parade is on so the kids at our house are occupied and I can spend a few minutes at the computer. I certainly have plenty to be thankful for. Yesterday, I turned … Continue reading →