I was 16 the first time I passionately stated an opinion and after a grown man laughed at me and said, “Tell us what you really think.” It was Mr. Davids who laughed at me….
Day 107 of 200: All You Can Ever Know
Everyone once in awhile you come across a book that so exquisitely explains your life experience it makes you feel less alone in the world. For me, these books include The Giant’s House by Elizabeth…
Day 106 of 200: Uff Da
How about that Minnesota election, huh? Democrats had a nice night here in the land of sky blue waters. I’m especially thrilled that Angie Craig is my US Representative replacing Garbage Pile Jason Lewis. My…
Day 105 of 200: On Tenterhooks
Today I was voter 307 at my polling place. I voted around 1ish like I have for the past ten years. In the primaries this summer I think I was voter 34. The past two…
Day 104 of 200: Election Day Survival Plan
Last night Sister #3 stopped by with some cookies and we got our ballots in order. While we were sure who we were voting for for in the big races state races (Walz, Klobuchar, Smith,…
Day 103 of 200: Scenes from a Weekend
Me: sits down on couch after going to the bathroom. Walter & Sully: stand in front of me tails wagging awaiting food. Me: “Stop it, ya bastards. You don’t get to eat every single time…
Day 102 of 200: They Don’t Even Wear Underpants Part I
Confession: I like watching commercials. I always have. I don’t necessarily love the commercials (see yesterdays diatribe about Walmart and doorbells and add to it Columbia and their firetruck sirens), but they fascinate me. I…
Day 101 of 200: Stop With the Doorbells Makers of TV Stuff
I had a bowl of chicken noodle soup for dinner 15 minutes ago and I think it was laced with something. As I type I can barely keep my head up and my eyes open….
Day 100 of 200: We’re Half Way There
I spent the winter of 1986/1987 listening to Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet” on a pink, off-brand Walkman. I actually bought the record, but I made a tape so I could listen on the go,…
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…