Michael’s Musings
The fall equinox occurs on Tuesday, Sept. 22, signaling the official start of the season. With Labor Day now a memory and students off and running, summer is over in my mind, and fall is upon us, officially or not.
There comes a point every year when I realize summer has faded into the rear-view...
Days are getting shorter, mornings a bit cooler, and school buses are rolling through our neighborhoods. Yet, Labor Day weekend has yet to occur. This one feels a bit different already, a mild strangeness, and a bit of unfamiliarity.
Labor Day weekend typically signals the unofficial end of...
School will be starting soon for many Wright County area districts. Hard to believe another year is upon us. I don’t think my kids are too excited about the idea of starting another year. My son would rather be fishing, and my daughter would rather be hanging out with her friends. But, “the show...
The first official Vikings preseason game is in the books, with a 13-10 win over the New York Giants. Football season is upon us.
It’s that time of year when August is soon to fade into September with thousands of Vikings fans suddenly becoming convinced that this is our year.
With the NFL...
My family and I recently returned from a trip to Glacier National Park. During my time on this planet, I’ve seen mountains, oceans, and many things in between. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate the process of creating memories over seeing those amazing sights in person and the...
I can’t be the only one getting text messages from random numbers asking for my opinions on a variety of election topics and the candidates running for office. As annoying as it can be, it’s an important part of a democracy. Come to think of it… how’d they even get my number?
Another election...
Next Tuesday evening, on August 4, you’re bound to notice an increase of folks mingling on your local streets and in nearby neighborhoods – part of a nation-wide event known as National Night Out.
National Night Out began as a grassroot effort to strengthen neighborhood watch programs and...
We encounter a lot of festivals and celebrations during the summer months around here. A big one is the annual Wright County Fair which opened Wednesday, July 22.
More years than not, my family and I have made the trip to St. Paul for the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” but in my experience, the...
Every summer, when the fireworks are over and the dust settles a week or two after the Fourth of July celebrations, I feel a sense of sadness creep in. I’m not sure why, it isn’t rational, but I’m guessing it’s tied to the feeling that summer won’t last forever. I begin to wonder if I’m making...
It’s common to see a “national day” for almost any product. National Donut Day, National Taco Day, National Popcorn Day. Much of it is driven by marketing. It’s a great way for sellers and marketers to put a bug in your ear. Afterall, if it’s National Popcorn Day, you have to treat yourself, right...
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