Just a thought - Eli Lutgens
I have been enjoying a great number of stories via Audible this year. Audible is an application which reads stories to the listener.
Editor Deb talked to me numerous times about the benefits of listening to stories as opposed to reading them. (Not that she or I don’t still read.)
I...
I had the pleasure of attending the Minnesota State High School League State Tournament last week in Minneapolis. It was a pleasure, as always. Special thank you to Matthew Petsinger for allowing me the courtesy to share his suite with him during the long in-between periods of the matches.
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I had the pleasure of attending another Minnesota Sessions Priority event with the Waseca Chamber of Commerce this past week. We were introduced to many candidates for Governor, including Senator Amy Klobuchar and local representative Peggy Bennett. Those were the two we had pictures taken with,...
I am returning home this week after a relaxing, event- and friend-filled vacation, with the final leg bringing me and company to the Everglades.
This past weekend I picked up editor/writer Deb Bently and her sister-in-law Joan from the Orlando International Airport. Their flight was quite...
This photo was taken from the third floor of the mall with the city skyline in the back.
This week, Thursday morning, I drove to Miami for my friend Paul and Heathers’ wedding, scheduled for Saturday.
A three-and-a-half-hour drive, arrival at the hotel and unpacking was followed by Paul’s bachelor party. I use the term party loosely. Our destination was a large, semi-outdoor,...
Last week I wrote about the first part of my trip, leaving off on Monday, with the plans I had for Tuesday, forward. I am writing this column from Anastasiia and Kyle’s couch in Philadelphia. I have two birds, Petri and Loki, sitting on me as I type. (see picture)
Monday afternoon was spent...
After two days of driving, I arrived in Philadelphia Wednesday evening. This is the beginning of a vacation of sorts for me. The first leg of the trip I am visiting one of my childhood best friends here in Pennsylvania.
Wednesday evening was spent reminiscing at a local diner. Regrettably,...
On Tuesday I left for vacation, although thanks to modern communication, I will still be performing most of my typical duties for the newspaper. As part of my preparations, and because I will be out of town for a while, I decided I would spend the time prior to my departure cramming in as much...
I hope everybody had a good Christmas and a happy new year.
Christmas this year started on Christmas Eve.
My dad and I went to church together at 3:30. Afterwards we went to his house to open presents. From there, we went to my mother‘s house for dinner and another round of present...
I’m grateful I have the opportunity to write about local sports. This past week I attended the NRHEG Fall Sports Banquet. The banquets are among my favorites to write about.
When I arrived at the athletic banquet Tuesday evening, I was surprised when I saw former teacher and my former coach...