Category Archives: abilities

The New Graffiti

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Laura

I was browsing around the web the other day, and I came across these before and after pictures: The statue, entitled “Solace  in the Wind”, stands at one of the harbors in Wellington, New Zealand, is just one of many … Continue reading →

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Take A Breath

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Laura

This article, in Britain’s Daily Mail (the American version) just irritated me beyond belief. I know I get irritated a LOT, but this is one of those general big Pet Peeves that I have: People who push their kids to … Continue reading →

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Boys vs Girls

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Laura

I have a tremendous amount of respect for Joel Northrup.  He’s a home-schooled Iowa wrestler who qualified for State with the Linn-Mar Wrestling Team.  When he got to his first round, he discovered he was paired with Cassey Herkelman of … Continue reading →

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A Demonstration of Class

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Laura

I love this.  Most of the time, I’m irked during the National Anthem at professional sports events.  The crowd is so rowdy, they’re yelling and screaming so much that, unless it’s a full-out marching band, you can’t hear the song.  … Continue reading →

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A Season To Remember

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Nikki

As many of you already know, my son plays baseball. This fall he played for the MYAS (Minnesota Youth Athletic Services,)  him and his team represented our town. Jason, my husband, coached. He had four 11 year olds, and the rest were 9 and … Continue reading →

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Fair is fair…or is it?

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Nikki

Well. Where do I start? We’ve had a very interesting last 5 days. As you all now Bailey is on the traveling baseball team for our town. This was something he had to try out for. Something we had to pay for. … Continue reading →

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Question of the Day

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Sue

What’s been your longest hospital stay?  (inspired by Joy!)

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When is it time to stop driving??

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Joy

This is such a sensitive issue but one that I’ve been thinking about a lot.  When is it time for someone to surrender their drivers licence?  I’ve done some reading on it and here are two articles in case your interested in reading them.  Me … Continue reading →

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