Monthly Archives: August 2011

It’s All On Display at the State Fair

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Every August, for as long as I can remember, my family has journeyed to the Minnesota State Fair. Typically, we go on my fathers’s birthday, and until recently I would choose the most hurl-inducing carnival ride in the Midway and … Continue reading →

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Cosmo, ELLE and the Pursuit of Happiness

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Have you ever finished reading a magazine and felt the urge to go shopping? I know I’ve been guilty of thinking, “Life would be better if I bought that cute multi-colored tea set from Anthropologie.” Although I do enjoy this … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Bad Poetry

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Today marks the fifth anniversary of a very special holiday – Bad Poetry Day. According to Thomas and Ruth Roy (of WellCat Holidays), who patented this annual celebration: “After all the ‘good’ poetry you were forced to study in school, … Continue reading →

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Roll Tigers?

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

So which is it, Alabama or Auburn? Since I’ve moved down to the land of college football, this is a question I’ve been asked numerous times. It’s also a question I’ll ask if there’s a lull in a conversation with … Continue reading →

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Toasting and Tasting Minnesota

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

What could be better than good food and drink with friends? Last week, my husband and I, along with another couple, ventured to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s “Toast and Taste in the Garden” festival. As their website said, it was … Continue reading →

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