Petunias and politics
I was thinking about writing about the lovely petunias that are growing in a pot on the deck outside my living room window. They are very pretty and very fragrant. I love when the wind blows the sweet scent into the house. It's a relaxing and reassuring sensation— the perfect antidote to the aggravation of politics— local and national. Full Story
The Power of Small Things
On April 13, 1901, Professor Wilhelm Ostwald of the University of Leipzig received a letter that read: "Esteemed Herr Professor! Please forgive a father who is so bold as to turn to you in the interest of his son. Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · Aug. 16, 1999 • The prospect of increasing the amount of offhighway vehicle (OHV) trails in Cook County drew a crowd to the Community Center in Grand Marais last Wednesday evening. The preliminary plans on view were the result of a local committee's work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Trails and Waterways. Full Story
Can a ham sandwich lead you to heaven?
I was raised by parents who, by example, are really good neighbors. At the drop of a hat I remember them helping out friends and strangers alike. Whether it be a burning house Full Story
