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Hospital Corners
Someone had to do it. "I don't have opposable thumbs; I can't do it," said Edgar Allan, the black cat. "Make the dog tell her, she's the one who did it." Good grief! I had just finished my shower. I d... Full story
Write On: Jim Bernat
Essay by: Kylie Bjerk English 10 • Veteran Biography Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen Jim Bernat was born in Greenbush, Minnesota and raised in Benwood. He has done a great duty to our country by serving in the Army National Guard for a little o...
Moving right along and a unexpected blessing!
We are moving right along with my addition. The electric is done and ok'd, and the insulation is in. We are going with Keith Sandland for Basswood, which will go up on the ceiling. It is beautiful!...
The "Jesus Prayer"
"Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" It was a simple prayer, a passionate prayer, a prayer not found in any of the prayer books the religious leaders of the day depended upon. It wasn't even...
Here's another shot of vim, vigor and vitality
All my many Republican friends will be very surprised and delighted today to read that I will be voting the Republican ticket in the upcoming March primary. "You remarkable dwarf, let's go up to...
You will be missed Berry
What's on my mind...not much this week! I'm happy it's February. I'm sad one of my best friend's husband passed away today. I'm happy I'm done doctoring for hopefully awhile. I'm happy it felt like...
White Out
I've heard and read stories from people about traveling in the recent snowstorms that hit the Midwest. Still, I feel like I've driven in worse. The year was 2014. It was just a little before 3 p.m. I... Full story
Write On: Veteran Narrative
Essay by: Bella Johnson Veteran Narrative Essay Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen Gary Gustafson, Gus as he is better known, served in the US military as an Army member from July 1965 to July 1967....
High Places and a Middle River Donut
There is a story of a young woman named Much Afraid, and her journey away from her Fearing family She was asked to go to the High Places of the Shepherd, guided by her two companions Sorrow and... Full story
It's A Win Win Situation
Recently I received a letter from someone in another part of the country expressing sadness over the sin by which they have been overtaken. Even though their situation had nothing to do with me...
Double Dipping
For my northern friends, the Canteen in the Alley is a very small restaurant in Ottumwa, Iowa. It seats 16 people on stools around the horseshoe counter. A canteen sandwich is a loose meat hamburger.... Full story
Now for this past week's illuminating headlines
We used to have really smart Republicans in Congress and not this fringe element of quacks like Rep. Paul Gosar, the far-right congressman from Arizona. The January 19 headline in The New Republic...
I'm Already Over 2024!
Last week didn't end well. First, I turned the water on in my kitchen sink Friday morning and I only had a dribble of cold water coming out. I left the water running and opened the cabinet doors so... Full story
Write On: War is Ugly, God is Good
Essay by: Wyatt Cummings Veteran Narrative Essay Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen On a lovely afternoon over Thanksgiving break, I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing my grandfather, Robert...
Now what?
There are times when you can't understand why you cannot do what you want to do. When God brings a time of waiting, and appears to be unresponsive, don't fill your time with busyness, just wait. The...
Our Finest Hour
The businessman laid down his pen and looked up at the young man whose presence cast a shadow across his accounting papers. It was their first "up close" encounter. At that moment, as heaven held its...
Lab Experiments
It was in seventh-grade science class at Schenk Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin. Our teacher, Mr. Anderson, looked like a scientist. His hair was combed back with Brylcreem, and he wore black...
A real hero and our unlikely political times
This past Monday, I thought of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., a hero and a remarkable man who preached brotherhood and equality. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968, at age 39. It took great courage...
I'm Already Over 2024!
The only thing on my mind is the end of 2023 wasn’t great and the start to 2024 isn’t either. Maybe I’m getting all the poo poo out of the way?! I haven’t been sick forever and in December I started...
Write On: Once a Marine always a Marine
Essay by: Summer Byfuglien Veteran Narrative Roseau Community School Mrs. Olsen Lance Novacek was born on May 2, 1980, in Karlstad, Minnesota. Like most 17 year olds he wasn't sure what he was going...
Inner Control
All of us "set our sails" to do right, but we soon discover that there are contrary "winds" aimed at us with the intent of blowing us off course. If we're going to eventually make "shore" we have to... Full story
The Highway Of "My Way:" Paved By Whom And Where Does It Go?
Several nights ago our phone rang at two in the morning, and for the next 45 minutes I was in conversation with a college freshman who, in tears at the beginning of the conversation, poured out her...
This would solve all the problems!
Let the fireworks begin. It's about to start in earnest. And here is last Sunday's headline from The Independent, Britain's finest daily newspaper: Mike Johnson backs away from Trump's 2020 claims,...
Is this a Threat?
I thought I made it clear last week, but I guess I didn't! Do we need to read it again?!? I have stated in this column before...if you have an opinion or something to say to me, feel free to state... Full story
Duct Tape and Snickers
I've heard it, and I'm sure you have, too. If you and I have both heard it, then most likely everyone knows it, and if everyone knows it, it must be true: You can fix almost anything with duct tape....
