I recently attended two graduation ceremonies. Friday evening in Canby and Saturday morning at Lac qui Parle Valley. The corona-virus pandemic has forced school officials to scramble and figure out a way to recognize the seniors. That was no easy task due to the restrictions put on by the state and health department. However, both schools and communities came through for the graduates and their … Continue reading seniors
Thursday was a difficult day for high school athletes when the Minnesota State High School League cancelled all spring sports and fine art activities for the rest of the school year. We all knew that was probably going to happen, but when it was made official Thursday, I felt like someone gut punched me. I felt so sad for everyone involved. My memory page on … Continue reading REALLY SAD
What has taken place in my little town of Madison this past week and around the world would have been unimaginable just a few weeks ago. People’s lives have been altered because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has affected everyone’s life. It has been a stressful week with lots of anxiety for many people. However, some have found some good in a bad situation and … Continue reading THINGS THAT MADE ME SMILE THIS WEEK
We all live busy lives and mine was definitely busy this past week. Is it good to be so busy? I think yes if it’s something you are enjoying. I know some will disagree with me on being so busy, but I’m an extrovert and we extroverts thrive on being around people and doing things! Do I ever get tired? Yes I do. I do … Continue reading IS BEING BUSY HEALTHY?
I spent Wednesday afternoon in the library at Dawson-Boyd High School. The 8th grade class was asking a panel of adults about the experiences they had in college and at their jobs. It was an opportunity to share with young people the vast wisdom that I have gained over the years. Things I have done right and things I have done wrong in my life. … Continue reading TO BE YOUNG AGAIN
It was homecoming week for LQPV, Dawson/Boyd and Montevideo schools this past week. What is homecoming about and why is it such a big event every fall at high schools and colleges across the United States? As I participated in homecoming festivities at LQPV Friday afternoon I thought about that. You can go to Wikipedia and read for yourself about the history of homecoming in … Continue reading WHAT IS HOMECOMING?
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