I don’t want to be Mister Rogers
I’ve changed my mind. I don’t want to be Mister Rogers when I grow up. I still have his mug on my desk and his picture on my wall, along with King Friday and Daniel Tiger. I still share the core values he lived. I still long to grow stronger in the things he was
Biking community comes through with kindness
TRAM (The Ride Across Minnesota) is a five-day bicycle ride that raises money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. While I love the idea of being active for a great cause, biking isn’t my thing. But it is Harvey Laabs’ thing. He’s from West Fargo, and has been crossing the North Dakota/Minnesota border for TRAM
May your mirror become a window
I was lying next to my teenage daughter last night talking about life. We chatted about moving and finding new friend groups and how some high schoolers are really kind— and how others are not. “Someday their mirrors will become windows, Mom.” she finally said. Her comment floored me. She wrapped up everything I try
Grandmother has good reason to be proud of grandson’s kindness
Have I ever mentioned I have the happiest email inbox of anyone in the world? Seriously. Who else gets messages each day telling them about all the good things going on in our communities? I love writing this column so much I would do it for free (but don’t tell my boss that)! I recently
Turn on your TV
It’s time to set your VCRs! Kindness is heading to LA, Baby! I have my outfits all picked out, now if I can only get my mouth to cooperate with my mind. I’m in Los Angeles for two TV appearances this week. On Tuesday, Nov. 12th, I’ll be on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family
Compliments to a weary mom prove kindness is contagious
Have you ever been on one of those vacations that requires an additional vacation just to recover? My dear friend, Ann, celebrated a special wedding anniversary with a trip to Europe with her husband. Ann deals with a lot of chronic pain, so you can imagine the toll that flight took on her body. Luckily,
Dessert that comes with a wake up call
Did you know Outback Steakhouse has a gluten-free brownie they serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream covered with hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream and slices of deep rich chocolate? The closest to Aberdeen is three hours away, so when I saw one next to my hotel last night, I was totally in.
