Posted On: May 20, 2022
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Sunsets always impress at Sutherland Park in Sioux City—that’s in Iowa.
How many times have I gathered with friends to throw frisbee, swill beer, play guitars, sing songs, take pics, kick off reunion opening ceremonies,…
Posted On: February 10, 2022
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For many, of late, life’s a b*tch—not a beach. The lucky ones get a sponsored BreakAway.
Last month, the Wall Street Journal published, “Sabbaticals are a Power Move in the Burnout Era,” and offered stats…
Posted On: January 24, 2022
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We all seek light, and often find it in faraway people and places.
Most people have never heard of Thich Nhat Hanh. But for some of us, just knowing about him became life-changing. He died…
Posted On: December 24, 2021
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Grandma’s Christmas Cactus Always Blooms Right on Time
The holiday season can rush the brain with memories of people lost, traditions faded, and places long visited but now disappeared. My childhood (and beyond) featured South…
Posted On: October 31, 2021
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Do you know folks who used to be fun, but now they’re fried? Do you prefer Friday happy hour on the couch instead of at the pub? Are you worried that your get-up-and-go could use…
Posted On: July 9, 2021
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Mick Sterling and 12 musicians perform an outstanding Springsteen tribute show at Crooners, an innovative MN super-club.
I know. The proper photo would show off euphoric music-head crowds of fans, not the band. But when…
Posted On: June 25, 2021
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In this whirling, churlish world, the full moon remains one peaceful event the whole planet adores.
The full moon showed her lovely face last (Thursday) night—startlingly radiant in gold and hinting of many nicknames. To…
Posted On: April 23, 2021
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Our local superstar took ownership of our hearts…and the color purple.
Price died 5 years ago, and fans still ache from his unexpected passing—another day the music died. A local radio station pumped his jams…
Posted On: April 1, 2021
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Could the dark clouds be clearing? For real?
We’ve endured more than a year of pandemic pain. But, as the interns in charge of this periodic post say, let’s also look for the bright spots.…
Posted On: March 3, 2021
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Ice fishing. A Northerner’s pastime featuring cold, perseverance, and solitude.
Today’s topic is unusually serious: Dreams, fantasies, faith, hope, imagination. The NYT recently published a timely feature about the human need for these flights of…