The news stories call him Nate, but in my head he’s Nation, because that’s what Jodi Hanson and I always called him. His life has become a news story, and it’s awful. Nation was just…
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Day 99 of 200: One About Halloween
The year I dressed up for Halloween as Snow White Sister #2 was Wonder Woman. Our costumes were just like the ones pictured above. Because we were Minnesota kids those costumes were worn over our…
Day 89 of 200: Weekends with Walter & Sully
I’m of the belief that being a non-custodial pet owner is the best deal in town. I get Walter & Sully about every other weekend. It’s enough time for me to get in a lot…
Day 71 of 200: The JV Squad
As the niblings get older they don’t need ol’ Aunt Jodi very often. This breaks my heart a little because I miss when they would tell me stories about the Guam school for cute as…
Day 66 of 200: Sorry About Your Bug Eyes
First, when I was in high school living with my cousin one day I woke up from a nap, came out of the room, and the Dougie, the little neighbor kid, looked at me and…
Day 58 of 200: The Cookie Arias
The Cub Foods grocery store near my house has a wonderful bakery. I cannot vouch for the bakeries at other Cubs, but my Cub bakery is wonderful. They make these peanut butter cookies dipped in…
Day 44 of 200: Miscellany About My Day
Tonight we had Jaycie’s farewell dinner. She leaves early in the a.m. tomorrow to drive back to Oregon for her junior year of college. I won’t get to see her until Thanksgiving. I will miss…
Day 40 of 200: Two, Two, Two Teen References in One Post
The first thing you should know is that the movie All the Boys I Loved Before does live up to all the hype. It’s sweet and charming and makes me wonder if there was a…
Day 29 of 200: I Woke with Murder on My Mind
I’m tired tonight as I type up the day’s 200 words. I didn’t get to sleep until late because of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential and I was up early due to the lawn mowers making…
Day 24 of 200: The August of Counting Crow References
Hello Darling Ones, I’d like to introduce you to Sully. Isn’t he a good boy? Doesn’t he have the best name? I gave it to him. I lobbied hard for Murray, but Sully won. I…