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Moving On
This blog has been around a long time now. Over eight years, to be exact. It’s been a constant companion through many ups and downs in my life and is chock full of memories. Some good, some bad. I am thankful for the opportunity I’ve had to chronicle my life here. Don’t worry, I’m not…
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What’s a “Swinged Cat,” Anyway?!
Like most states, South Dakota has several different nicknames. Most are not surprising. It is called, among other things: But one nickname stands out from the pack: South Dakota’s most unusual moniker is the Swinged Cat State. Wondering where such an odd name came from? You can thank (or blame it on) this guy: That’s…
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Guilty of Anthropomorphizing
Tara and I were shopping for groceries last week and I sort of freaked out because she was grabbing cans of cat food from the shelf and throwing them into the cart without even looking at the flavors. “What are you doing?!” I shrieked inquired. “Buying cat food?” she said, turning a declaration into a…
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Ricotta is the New Avocado
I came across an article in a cooking magazine recently that touted ricotta as the new avocado. I personally think there is nothing wrong with the “old” avocado – it’s versatile, delicious, and healthy – but I’m also buds with ricotta and always down for a little variety, so I decided to buy some and…
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Fido Eats You
I’ve been hooked on podcasts for a few years now. “Radiolab” was the first one I listened to on a regular basis (and still do – it’s a wonderful blend of science, philosophy, and current events, and is exquisitely produced). Others quickly followed: “The Moth,” “Sporkful,” “Serial,” “The Inquiry,” “Lore,” “Spilled Milk,” and “Freakonomics,” to…
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All Drizzle, No Sizzle
Normally when the clock strikes midnight and we usher in a new year, things don’t feel all that different. Most years, there is little change. Tomorrow will look like yesterday. Next Christmas will look like this past Christmas. And so forth, and so on. 2018 is going to be the exception. Because the moment the…
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