TALKING TO 8TH GRADERS
How much money do you make? What college did you go to? What don’t you like about your job? Did you have fun in college? Who’s the most famous person you have interviewed? Do you really like your job? Why do you like your job? Those were some of the questions that were asked of me by the 8th grade class at Dawson-Boyd high school. … Continue reading TALKING TO 8TH GRADERS
Hawaiian food
HAWAIIAN FOOD Hawaii was a trip of a lifetime for my wife Roxie and me last October. This was our first trip to Hawaii. Our daughter got married on Kauai, so that was the reason for our trip. I have blogged about our trip in detail but I have never talked about the food. As you can see by the pictures, I … Continue reading Hawaiian food
ALWAYS A VIKING FAN
ALWAYS A VIKING FAN It was 1968; I was eleven years old. My family lived in New Ulm Minnesota, just on the outskirts of town. We lived in a large two story house. 1968 was a year of turmoil in our country. Riots were happening on college campuses as students were protesting the Vietnam war. Civil right marches were taking place across the country and Dr. … Continue reading ALWAYS A VIKING FAN
SODA OR POP?
When we were in Hawaii in October, a waitress asked us if we wanted a soda? Now I am not used to hearing the word soda when I want a pop! I have thought of that exchange a number of times since then when purchasing a pop from a convenience store, or ordering a pop in a restaurant. We Minnesotans say the word pop, … Continue reading SODA OR POP?
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS GONE!
It always amazes me how fast some people take their Christmas decorations down and how long people leave their decorations up. I am not sure if there is a correct time to take the decorations down. I am sitting on my couch with my laptop. My wife is taking down the Christmas tree. I suppose I should be helping her, but I have more important … Continue reading CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS GONE!
IT WAS A GOOD YEAR!
IT WAS A GOOD YEAR! I was looking over my Facebook pictures from the past year and reflecting on all the events that I have attended. The family times, sporting events, people I have met and the list goes on. I really had fun this year. I am really blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life. It was a good year. It … Continue reading IT WAS A GOOD YEAR!
Raymo's Ramblings 