Michael’s Musings
The end of February is only a day away and March brings many things in the form of renewal, including a time for a renewed spirit.
Ash Wednesday is on March 5. Lent is sometimes marked by a period where religious observers often give something up, food and drink being a common sacrifice known as...
“The price of eggs” is a phrase we see and hear in today’s media quite frequently. Bird flu, inflation, finger pointing by our esteemed politicians, whatever the source, the price of eggs has become a daily topic of conversation.
I don’t believe there is any single person or group at fault;...
Do you love ‘em or leave ‘em? I’m referring to those iconic, pastel-colored, bite-sized candy hearts stamped with affectionate messages like “Be Mine,” “Kiss Me,” and “Love You.” I remember getting little cardboard packages filled with these tiny hearts as a kid during classroom Valentine’s Day...
Super Bowl Sunday is only a few short days away. What is meant to be the biggest game of the year and final curtain-call to a long season, leaves me a bit melancholy this time around. The matchup is great, with plenty of story headlines keeping sports writers, podcasters, and fans excited, but...
I recently completed “another trip around the sun,” as the saying goes. Birthdays are always fun in my opinion, even as you get older, but I’ve never really stopped to pause and consider why we celebrate them. Is it so Hallmark can sell more cards? Perhaps, but the tradition must run a little...
A recent sports headline caused me a moment of reflection. Carson Beck, a college quarterback who played for the Georgia Bulldogs this past season, made news by transferring to the University of Miami, accompanied by a substantial NIL deal reportedly worth between three to four million dollars...
The combination of hot saunas and cold plunges is popular among wellness enthusiasts, athletes, and hearty souls looking for adventure. The practice is nothing new, rooted in ancient cultures and traditions, offering a unique and refreshing way to boost physical and mental well-being.
The...
As the holiday lights fade and the new year begins, the stretch from January through March can sometimes feel like an unrelenting expanse of winter, especially if you’re not a fan of the old man who is often known to overstay his welcome here in Minnesota. The spring equinox, which marks the...
The new year arrives like a blank canvas, brimming with possibility and inviting us to paint our aspirations, dreams, and goals upon it. It’s a moment of renewal, where the past merges with the future, offering a fresh start for our minds, hearts, and souls.
A collective energy ripples through...
Humanity has looked to the heavens ever since its creation. Ancient texts speak of astrologers mapping the skies, and every year, around this time, we are reminded of the Three Wise Men who followed the Star of Bethlehem.
Once again, people are looking up. Mysterious drone sightings have surged...
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