As fall arrives, summer’s prevailing songs met seasonal newcomers across decades in living history. Take the opportunity for a trip back in time to see what was put on the platter and played on car …
There is a certain saying that says, “go out on top” or “leave people wanting more.” Unfortunately, in national politics, this is far from happening … but maybe it should. …
Every partnership faces differences, and this week’s column explores two examples.
I was driving back to my little motel after my first two talks of the week. Earlier this year, I attended a national conference for librarians. My publisher wanted me to be there to sign …
There is something satisfying about walking into a national park visitor center and asking for a Junior Ranger booklet—even when you are old enough to have junior rangers of your own. I have …
I’ve always been someone who likes to organize details, to piece together sometimes random pieces of information into a cohesive whole. That’s probably why I enjoy the research I do for these …
If you attended the Minnesota State Fair, you likely visited the Pet Pavilion, where the K9 from the St. Paul Police Department were featured, and had some amazing demonstrations! Operations and …
“Something smells nice right here,” commented my fiance as we hiked over a rock outcrop strewn with sun-warmed, yellowed birch leaves. The sweet aroma of autumn comes when microbes break down …
I woke this morning from a vivid dream. The tricky thing about vivid dreams is that what seems vivid about them is usually difficult to describe. The vivid part is the feeling: the way I …
This month in my new column, Explore Leader Land, Webster Village President Ed Dedman talked about local projects, businesses, events, and priorities during our conversation on Friday, Sept. 4. …
I have always been a nostalgic person. I love visiting the exteriors of old homes and apartments I have lived in when I come back to town, and sometimes I like to pop in and see former workplaces …
As we wrap up the summer, I’m reminded about all of the families that I’ve crossed paths with in the recent months. There have been a great number of successes that truly make me stand in awe of …
It’s caterpillar season. I remembered this yesterday as I sat out on the deck with my parents and two of their oldest friends at their cabin “up north.” We noticed as a tiny, furry …
This week’s questions both connect to setting boundaries and expectations.
I’m sure someone must have mentioned that I’d be on a boat. But I somehow missed that information entirely until I was given directions to a boat landing. A book club was reading my …
Murmurs of interest rippled through the classroom as I spread a rectangle of green felt on the floor at the front of the room. The murmurs became questions as I placed two lines of life-sized animal tracks, printed and cut out of white paper, onto the felt.
In just two days from now, 25 years will have passed since the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, but for many Americans, including myself, the memories remain remarkably clear. We remember where we …
As I’m sure you all know, the iconic Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Dolly was known for so many talents, her top titles being singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and …
North of Danbury near the southwest corner of the intersection of Old Hwy. 35 and Nelson Road stands a monument. It’s easy to miss if you’re driving by on Old 35. But, once you know it’s there, …
My hands moved slowly over the pebbled beach as the waves of Lake Superior gently lapped the shoreline. I had found myself a nice spot to sit on the beach, close enough to the waterline to gaze at …