Thursday, February 13, 2025

That’s Life: Post Election

I realize we’re in our post-election honeymoon period during which everyone has amnesia or hangovers, and platitudes are the order of the day, but in consideration of journalistic integrity — if we’re still doing that — honesty is in order. We can’t “sane-tize” this.

Miigwechiwendam: To Be Thankful

“Each of us is put here in this time and this place to personally decide the future of humankind. Did you think the Creator would create unnecessary people in a time of such terrible danger? Know that you yourself are essential to this World.”

A Time to Give Thanks and My Staple Pie Recipe

One of my favorite holidays is right around the corner. What is your favorite? Thanksgiving is definitely one of mine. Every year I think back over the past Thanksgivings and the memories and fun times made as a family. I remember being little and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade while my mom baked things, and we got ready to go to my grandparents. My grandparents, at the time, lived out in the country, in the house that I remember most going to visit them in. More than 40 of us would all squeeze in and the house would be filled with talking, good food and memories.

The Blonde on the Prairie: Her Wilson “moment”

Las Vegas, Nevada, is known for its neon lights, glitzy casinos, and relentless energy. You’d think I’d love it. I don’t. I go because that husband of mine has family there and our dearest friends call it “home.” Lucky for me-tucked away from the Strip’s chaos, there exists a quieter side of this desert oasis—horse ranches sprawling with serenity, where time seems to slow, and the whispers of nature are louder than the chatter of the city. It was here, on a gorgeous morning, that an unexpected connection unfolded between me and a mini donkey named Wilson.

That’s Life: Not in Kansas anymore

I was reminded by an e-mail from a friend that May 31, 2017, marked the eighth anniversary of Dr. George Tiller’s assassination. I realized then that it was time for me to finally write about the reality that life is rarely starkly black and white but a palate of grays.

Opinion: We’re in for a bumpy ride!

The odds are in favor of the United States of America electing the first woman as President. It is almost a guarantee that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will win the popular vote by possibly more than 10+ million votes. The antiquated Electoral College could be more in play as it is also likely that Harris/Walz could initially secure enough votes to win the Electoral College. Then a few states could start playing games with the vote of the people by attempting to scam the Electoral College voting process to install someone as president who did not win the popular vote and may not have won the Electoral College.

That’s Life: The Big Easy Again

I couldn’t control my face when we landed. Big smile.

That’s Life: Pete Rose, the Enigma

Among the carnage and epitaphs of old heroes we’ve seen fall in recent weeks, one stood out. Because Pete Rose died with a question mark. Should this itinerate gambler be in the Hall of Fame? By the numbers, without a doubt. By the rules, not a chance.

The Blonde on the Prairie: Senior photos

There’s something irresistible about the crisp air and golden light of autumn, isn’t there? The leaves of the Blaze maples blaze red and orange like nature’s own confetti, reminding us that change can be stunning. Here’s where me and my best friend Sheree go GA-GA over the change of seasons! We’re just two individuals in the prime of our lives (or maybe past) — officially entering our “senior” years. Together we decided it was time for a rite of passage: senior photos.

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