LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, Stop and smell the flowers—or at least slow down and take a good look. Even with my limited vision I can appreciate how gorgeous the local foliage has become. Anyone who lives on the Northern Plains knows how short our sum- mers are==about 2 minutes some years!

A pair of shoes toe-die for

When it comes to writing, I never know when inspiration will strike. This makes any efforts of planning ahead virtually useless. This week was a prime example.

Bowesmont Lives

by Saralee Hoselton On Tuesday the Geoff and Hope Hoselton family of Fargo surprised Saralee Hoselton by having a family picnic at Schumacher Park.

Musings... See The Usa In Your Chevrolet

Well, it is actually a Fleetwood with a Ford drivetrain but the thought is very much the same. I have mentioned before, in this column, that we have purchased a motorhome and have been taking our first steps towards doing some serious traveling. As I said before I am taking baby steps.

My Two Cents

By Mike Alan Steinfeldt I had a Sunday road trip that afforded me the opportunity to listen to a Minnesota Twins game on the radio. As is often the case I had a little opportunity to stroll down memory lane while listening to the broadcast.

Letter from the Publisher

When I looked at social media recently there was post after post of proud parents, posing with their college freshman in their new dorm on what many are referring to as “moving day”.

An Eclectic Editor: Everything is all-right

If there is anything good about trauma, I’d say it’s a great way to be reminded that you are loved. My best friend, Kate, who now lives in Australia where she is a psychology professor at Melbourne University, sent me an E-book that I’ve been pondering over for the last week.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

by Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp We have been looking at examples of God raising up national leaders who knowingly or unknowingly will carry out His plan and will for a nation, the world, or for Israel, His chosen people.

Bowesmont Lives

by Saralee Hoselton On Monday Saralee Hoselton was part of a group who helped Linda Staskivige celebrate her birthday at Hastings Landing. Donnie and Lisa Staskivige hosted the party and the ladies from Tisdale Manor provided the cake.

MUSINGS... THE TIME HAS COME TO THE THIN THE HERD.

Thinning the herd, I consider myself to be a collector with a broad range of interests. By society’s standards I would be considered a hoarder.