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The Grabe travel blog is active again. Our winter break this year is in Kauai. In my first entry, I offer photographs of ads for shingles shots and rip tide awareness. It should get more interesting.

I was hoping to contact the Senators from North Dakota (Hoeven & Cramer) to encourage them to allow access to impeachment witnesses and documents to give Trump an opportunity to counter the strong case developed in the House. The present … Continue reading →

I have been retired now for close to five years. I worked as a professor at the University of North Dakota so my income was above average, but we were far from affluent. One of the things you try to … Continue reading →

One thing parents learn is that no matter how busy they are their children if not involved will find a way to acquire attention. Misbehavior works well. In the aftermath of the 2016 election, I spent a lot of time … Continue reading →

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 →