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Respect, Relationship, Responsibility, and Stuffed Animals

Our second-oldest daughter and her husband live and run their businesses on the homestead where my mother grew up. Our oldest daughter moved there, some years back. That’s another story for another time. The oldest daughter and I enjoy a … Continue reading

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You Don’t Have to be Crazy to be Catholic…

When mental health, or lack thereof, pops up in stuff I read, I take notice. That happened Sunday afternoon, and I realized that I’d found something to talk about this week. “…A Catholic Approach to Mental Health Care….” “Faith, Hope … Continue reading

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My Dad, His Friends, and Free Roller Coaster Rides

Maybe the amusement park ride operator had a heart of gold. But the free rides ended for my father when his mother found out. Continue reading

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Blizzard Warning and Sunday Routines

A blizzard warning, Sunday routines, and being Catholic: practicing our faith and common sense, here in central Minnesota. Continue reading

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Bonding With My Dad: Our Way

Good memories from my childhood, involving an overstuffed arm chair, a desk, books, and time with my dad. Plus hearing a homily inside a stuck elevator. Continue reading

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