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Last week, I had the opportunity to visit with local resident, Don Schumacher, who took a flight at the Buffalo Municipal Airport in a Beechcraft Bonanza at the age of 97. I very much enjoyed hearing Don’s story and learning about his service in the United States Airforce. While talking with Don,...
A couple of weeks ago, my family managed to do the “North Shore in a day” — something I once thought required an entire weekend’s dedication. We left early on a Sunday morning, with a goal of hitting the road by 6:00 a.m. The car actually rolled out of the driveway at 6:15. Not bad for a family...
Each October, National Cybersecurity Month serves as a reminder to take proactive steps in protecting your digital information. Hackers and scammers often target personal information, financial accounts, and sensitive data. A single weak password or unprotected device can leave people vulnerable...
October is here. Time to bust out the Halloween decorations. This process was partially started at my house last week. I now have a very large black felt spider that my daughter named “Spideedle,” hanging from the staircase banister, along with my personal favorite, “Garsec,” a large inflatable...
There’s a song that’s been played on the radio for a while now, probably somewhat overplayed at this point, but it’s catchy. The song is titled “Good News,” and is performed by an artist known as Shaboozey. Whenever I’m driving around and the song comes through the speakers in my truck, my ears...
The cool weather kicking off September made me think of fall traditions and the many fun activities that go along with the season. At the top of the list of my favorite autumn activities are picking apples and pumpkins from local orchards and patches with my family.  Sure, these activities can be...
With the anniversary of 9/11 and the recent tragedy at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, I’ve found myself reflecting on the question of why.   Tragedy is one of the most difficult aspects of human existence to confront. Natural disasters, accidents, illness, violence, and unexpected loss strike...
The fall season officially kicks off on Monday, September 22, with the autumn equinox. Regardless of dates and celestial formalities, when September rolls around, it’s fall in my book.  You blink your eyes, and all of the sudden kids are back in school, balls are kicked through goalposts, and...
For many folks, Labor Day is synonymous with the end of summer and back to school, me included. This year, I felt it would be good to learn some of the history behind the Labor Day holiday, and why we celebrate it here in America.  Labor Day marks a national tribute to the contributions and...
The state fair kicks off this week. My family and I plan to make our annual pilgrimage to St. Paul in the coming days. We enjoy seeing the sights and trying a variety of foods. If you like to eat tasty treats, the Minnesota State Fair is the place to be, but I’ve noticed that as I have aged and...

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