Today’s Social Distancing Segment is about silver linings. There is a lot of bad that comes with the pandemic and it can feel overwhelming. But there are some things that can make things a little better. Here’s a small example. I tried working on my car over the weekend and ended up screwing things up. I busted a lug…
We had a gorgeous weekend, and you can’t count on many more days like that this season. So the clock is ticking to get things done outside. So I used the opportunity to broaden by skill set a little and do some car maintenance. I didn’t want to take my car to the shop to get my oil changed…
The next big holiday is Thanksgiving. It’s coming up three weeks from today. But this turkey story I’m about to share won’t end up on someone’s dinner table. Fun animal vids are great to watch while you’re socially distancing. My friend at the Hawkes Homestead animal rescue near New Rockford recently brought in a turkey. They already had one…
Let’s take a minute to take a deep breath and forget about election results. Go take a walk today, or maybe a bike ride. The weather is wonderful for that, and that’s pretty rare this time of year. I took a bike ride along the river in North Moorhead and Fargo Tuesday afternoon. It was relaxing, and I rode…
Election Day is going to be a stressful day for a lot of people. Elections are like that. So, it might be a good idea to unplug for a bit and enjoy something calm and relaxing. All the election craziness will still be there when you get back. Plus, the weather is fantastic for getting outside. I’ve been expanding…
I hope you had a Happy Halloween, despite all this stupid COVID stuff getting in the way. There were still ways to have fun while social distancing. I took a bucket full of candy and chips over to my Big Brothers/Big Sisters Little’s place. He wasn’t trick-or-treating this year, so I wanted to make sure he had some candy….
Here’s an election that people are happy to be talking about. The Red River Zoo is holding an election for mayor. The candidates are Goober the Blue and Gold Macaw, Coco Peru the Black-Footed Ferret and Milo the Two-Toed Sloth. Milo is leading the polls so far. The Zoo is using the election as a fundraiser heading into the…
A new book from an author right here in Moorhead imagines a media circus surrounding a small-town farmer and preacher who claims the Rapture is coming. American Gospel is the latest novel by Lin Enger. The MSUM English professor grew up in Minnesota. He set his new book right before Richard Nixon left office during the Watergate Scandal. A…
It’s getting colder, and we’re getting to that time of year where I love a nice hot breakfast. And since I’ve been trying a few new culinary techniques while we’re all eating at home more, I wanted to try a new take on breakfast. Forget standing over a hot griddle for a half hour trying to not burn the…
A new biography celebrates one of the most famous and beloved people to ever come from North Dakota, Peggy Lee. Peggy Lee: A Century of Song celebrates the signer 100 years after her birth. Dr. Tish Oney has researched Lee’s life for more than 15 years. Aside from being a famous singer known for her low, sultry voice, Lee…
