Tag Archives: Upper Midwest

Just a Little Fire, Under Control: at the Moment 0 (0)

One of our daughters and her husband run a milling company on the homestead where my mother grew up. Nothing about running a small business is, I suspect, “routine”, but some days are less routine than other. Take, for example, … Continue reading

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If She Wants a Door, She Gets a Door 0 (0)

My oldest daughter suggested that I start telling ‘family stories’ about eight months back: which struck me as a good idea. This week’s, involving a door and — I think — showing where I get some of my attitudes and … Continue reading

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Four Generations in America 0 (0)

I wrote this paper in 1972 for Dr. K. Smemo’s History 349, The Scandinavians in America. I’m planning to share a ‘family story’ or two about this side of the family in Saturday’s post: which will be both shorter, and … Continue reading

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North Dakota Tsunami Concerns? 0 (0)

You can’t make this up. “National Weather Service quells concerns of tsunami in, erm, North Dakota” Joe Nelson, Bring Me The News (July 30, 2025) “After the 8.8 megathrust earthquake struck near Russia Tuesday night, tsunami warnings, watches and advisories … Continue reading

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Storms, Health, a Biopsy, and Unsettling News 0 (0)

This week’s post is a follow-up on two posts: last week’s, when I talked about flash floods in central Texas; and another where I talked about a biopsy and storms. Briefly, the sore on my leg looked awful, but was … Continue reading

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