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!
A Different Christmas
A DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS Whew! I was really worried that I would not get my white Christmas. Christmas Eve day, my yard had absolutely no snow. We need snow! It is not right to live in Minnesota and not have a white Christmas. I thought about this fact most of the day. Actually it was really bothering me; it just was wrong not to have … Continue reading A Different Christmas
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