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The Gift Couch

My current couch. Why do I always gravitate toward brown? I don't need to match my furniture to the color of my dog, do I? The Gift CouchorLessons Learned in the Hand-Me-Down School of Life           Trying to wed my husband’s and my decorating tastes would be like attempting a match between Martha Stewart and Jack London. ...

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Branching Out

[It was too dark to take a photo of the tree I found on the walk. Here's a local sunrise instead! ~Photo by Jodi Schwen, all rights reserved.]  Once, while taking an early-morning walk in my neighborhood, I heard a bird singing in the trees overhead. ... More from Northern Comfort

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Northern Creations Spring Show

Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25 from 9:0a.m.0-5:00 p.m.Northern Creations sponsored by Creativity Tank will once again offer you quality art at affordable prices. ... More from Grand Rapids Arts

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Mexico Is Our Friend; Drugs Are the Enemy

We've lost the war on illegal immigration from Mexico. We've lost the war on drugs. It's time to simply open the border and allow free movement of people rather than just drugs and consumer goods. ...

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Pamida Site Should Become a Public Memorial

The Time Is Right; We Should Act NowI recently spent a day in Boston. I am especially fond of the Boston Commons, an enchanting respite area in the midst of a bustling modern city. ...

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The Gift That Was a Billion Years Old

What is the most memorable gift you’ve ever received? Do you still have it or has it been lost forever? Perhaps it has since been deposited into a charitable donation box, mashed into the back of a garbage truck, or regifted  to an office partner. ...

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Off track

During my morning ski, the once nicely groomed trails my neighbor so graciously provided, were getting a little sloppy.  We had a big un-thaw and then ...

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Julie’s post-ski yoga stretches:

After you’ve taken you ski’s off, (note: this routine begins with ski boots on) and while your heart rate is still elevated, take caution and only ... More from Yoga By Julie

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A Circle of Muses

Circle of MusesA Gathering of Creative WomenHow about an evening shared with other creative women to inspire your art?Whether it's painting, writing, fiber art, or any other creative art media you deserve to take time for inspiration.Come to The First Stage GallerySunday February 26, 20125:30pm—8pmBring a project you are working on, if you wish. ...

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A Circle of Muses

Circle of MusesA Gathering of Creative WomenHow about an evening shared with other creative women to inspire your art?Whether it's painting, writing, fiber art, or any other creative art media you deserve to take time for inspiration.Come to The First Stage GallerySunday February 26, 20125:30pm—8pmBring a project you are working on, if you wish. ...

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Love Your Library

Mark Your Calendar!Thursday, February 16 at Noon — We love our library Book Lover’s Tea!Thursday, March 8 at Noon — Local history with Pam Brunfelt.April 12 at Noon — Local musician Paul Metsa.Announcing the "Love Your Library" fundraising campaign!This year the FRIENDS are celebrating Valentine's Day by participating in the Love Your Library campaign. ...

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Love Your Library

Mark Your Calendar!Thursday, February 16 at Noon — We love our library Book Lover’s Tea!Thursday, March 8 at Noon — Local history with Pam Brunfelt.April 12 at Noon — Local musician Paul Metsa.Announcing the "Love Your Library" fundraising campaign!This year the FRIENDS are celebrating Valentine's Day by participating in the Love Your Library campaign. ...

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Rick Santorum speaks to 650 people at the Sanford Center in Bemidji

... More from Reading the Times in Bemidji

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Terms of En-deer-ment/Minnesota Style

Have you ever wondered about those affectionate, endearing words and phrases used by your loving partner in place of your real name? “Honey” is a word frequently used to address another. ... More from Ramblings

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New Blog!

Please click HERE to go to my new blog.Thank you! ...

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Mary Casanova is back on Realgoodwords

Minnesota children's book and young adult author Mary Casanova is back on KAXE's Realgoodwords this week.  Her new American Girl series of books about McKenna are the 2012 Girl of the Year series.  Here's how it is described:Ten-year-old McKenna Brooks has always excelled in school and in gymnastics. ...

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Mary Casanova is back on Realgoodwords

Minnesota children's book and young adult author Mary Casanova is back on KAXE's Realgoodwords this week.  Her new American Girl series of books about McKenna are the 2012 Girl of the Year series.  Here's how it is described:Ten-year-old McKenna Brooks has always excelled in school and in gymnastics. ... More from Realgoodblog: a place for those who read, write and appreciate the written word

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Look What Ely Has to Do to Have Its Winter Festival!

BRING SNOWBy the Pickup Truck!By the Bag or Box!Fill Your Coolers with CLEANSNOWDump it near the wood formsBRINGSNOWto ELY’sPARK!WHITESIDE........... ... More from Quad Cities Journal

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Look What Ely Has to Do to Have Its Winter Festival!

BRING SNOWBy the Pickup Truck!By the Bag or Box!Fill Your Coolers with CLEANSNOWDump it near the wood formsBRINGSNOWto ELY’sPARK!WHITESIDE........... ... More from Quad Cities Journal

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I’m getting excited!

January 14th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin! Woo-hoo!!!! ...

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