Monthly Archives: September 2009

This year presented me with a rare opportunity for gardening. I have a site out of town owned by Mrs. O. that I share with my friend Jim. Jim informed me this spring that he was cutting way back after … Continue reading →

Ancient Greek history and legend tells of a soldier named Pheidippides who served in the Greek army during the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. The Greeks soundly defeated the Persians in the battle, and needed to get the people … Continue reading →

So, this is how it feels! This is how it feels like to have a future Hall of Fame quarterback win a game for the home team in the final seconds. This is how it feels to always have hope … Continue reading →

On Friday, my friend Jim and I decided to harvest our potatoes. Jim is friends with a lady that owns some land outside Grand Forks, and she has been gracious enough to allow us to have a garden on her … Continue reading →

  Today I competed in the second race of my short career, and I was very pleased with the results. It was the Fall Frolic 10K race to benefit the Empire Fine Arts Center. That’s 6.2 miles on a chilly, … Continue reading →

We just got back from the Emergency Room: Everything’s fine! Carl was on a school science trip all day to Turtle River State Park, and the kids were collecting specimens. Carl had taken off his shoes and socks and was … Continue reading →

Foot races are usually held to benefit some worthy cause. The 5K race I ran in back in July was to raise money for a Grand Forks runner who was fighting breast cancer. The 10K race I will run in … Continue reading →

All of us kids learned to drive early on the farm, as there was always a truck to move, a tractor to get home, or an adult to drop off. Our first experience was usually behind the wheel of our … Continue reading →

Millie was a woman, but worked like a man. She milked cows, drove tractors, shoveled grain, and cared for hundreds of farm animals in addition to raising 5 children, cooking meals, washing clothes, and cleaning house. Whenever you drove into … Continue reading →

I signed up yesterday for a race this Saturday. It’s called the “Fall Frolic” and I’m running 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles in it. This will be my last opportunity to run competitively and be officially timed this season, so … Continue reading →