Category Archives: Minnesota

Long Story Short…

We got second place. Don’t know what I’m talking about? It’s ok, it’s why I’ve been gone for so long. It’s almost like I was away at Junior Corps again, except I had a husband, child and job. And a blog I never updated. You’d think I would because I had plenty to say about read more »

It’s Groundhog Day…again

I love that movie. Everyday feels like Groundhog Day here. Just the same thing over and over again. But lets talk about some of the new things happening around the house – bullet point style: – After 3 years of Justin participating in the Overnight Website Challenge, I finally decided to join him. I applied read more »

Minna-Do-Da!

Lots of dumb stuff going on so let’s review in bullet points! – The Minnesota State Fair started and yes, we’ve already gone. The open invite still exists for those who want to bust out their stretchy pants (or draw string pants, whatever you’ve got) and come out and eat all day long. It’s an read more »

The Kid…He’s Got the Beat

It’s been a fun summer so far! Now that Jules is older, we can take him to lots of outdoor activities, including a Drum Corps show. He loves music and always does a dance when any type is playing. We took him to our local parade and he stomped and danced when the bands went read more »

It’s All a Crap Shoot

While living in Las Vegas, I tried to grow an orange tree. Guess how it turned out? I don’t know either. I gave it to a friend’s wife to take care of when we moved to Minneapolis. But the first year I had it, it survived and actually grew fruit. I learned you weren’t supposed read more »

Three Years

I was recognized this week for working here three years. That’s the longest I’ve worked somewhere that wasn’t school. My usual thing to feel after TWO years at any place is anger, frustration, stress, boredom, blah, blah, you get the idea. But here, I haven’t felt that. Sure there have been frustrating days. Anger at read more »

Themes are Good

*ooh, Looks like I can now “mobile post” – but I’m not gonna.* May in Minnesota is weird. You have beautiful, sunny days with a high of 75. Perfect, Minnesota! Then you have beautiful, sunny days with a high of 55. She can’t help her moodiness. I’m doing a garden this year. I was with read more »