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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Language barriers and Lino Lakes
I read with interest an article in the Star Tribune regarding the city of Lino Lakes passing a resolution barring the use of city money to provide translation of city documents or public meetings. The headline, which states, “Lino Lakes … Continue reading
Tagged dirty laundry, immigration, interpret, lino lakes, Resolution
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Whatever happened?
I was standing in line at the gas station the other day when a woman asked me about a case. “What ever happened to the missing boxer guys?” she asked. Well, I was stumped. Granted, I don’t remember every case … Continue reading
Sometimes things just work out
For anyone who read my blog about having my son put a roast in the oven the other day, I just wanted you to know it came out great. Moist, perfectly cooked, the potatoes were a great consistency and it … Continue reading
Tagged dirty laundry, roast, weather
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Pinch issues and supper woes
“What if my pinch is more aggressive than yours?” Matt asked. I was stumped. Not that unusual, I guess, when dealing with my 17-year-old son. But this was a new one. All because I was trying to talk him through … Continue reading
Tagged dirty laundry, herbs, roast, supper
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Fun in the Sun
The past weekend was Avoca’s annual Fun In The Sun (FITS) celebration, and we had lots of both fun and sun. Friday night we danced and sang along with “Double Shot” up at the Avoca Municipal Liquor Store. My husband … Continue reading
The joy of spoons
My slotted spoon fairy struck again just days after my birthday last month. Sorry, I forgot to tell you sooner. Yes, I have a slotted spoon fairy, and no, there are no other kitchen utensil fairies that I am aware … Continue reading
Tagged dirty laundry, fairy, slotted spoons, spatulas
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Down at the Avoca fire hall
Being a member of a small fire department is interesting, because you never know what you’ll be up to next. Turns out I’ll probably spend Saturday cutting the ends off freezie pops. Hey, whatever it takes to protect my community. … Continue reading
Tagged avoca, fire department, firefighter, open house
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How does my garden grow? Despite me, apparently
“Hey, look what me and God made!” I said proudly, holding up a cucumber. My husband Eric looked up, turned off the grinder and made approval noises. “Good job,” he commented. “What else are you and God making out there?” … Continue reading
Tagged cucumber, Garden, sunburn, tomatoes
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Reality TV bites
Sometimes I have to wonder what kind of sick person is sitting around coming up with ideas for “reality” TV shows. I hate every single one of the darned things. Please explain to me how throwing a bunch of models … Continue reading
Tagged reality TV, television
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Explain normal
I used to think there was nothing worse than a bored 4-year-old. I stand corrected. Bored teenagers are just as fretful. I was standing in the garage with my husband yesterday, having just gotten home from work, when the back … Continue reading
Tagged boxman, odd, strange
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