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Honey, whining, and a secret place

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you ever wonder why we can’t hear dog whistles? Yeah, why is that? It’s because dogs can’t whistle. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I was there to have a...

Adventures in coaching

I'm so blessed to have worked with so many fantastic students and athletes in the Waseca Public Schools. When I run into them around town and visit we share many stories and events they had in school. We laugh together and I listen to the details, many of which I've forgotten. Stories from the...

Antithesis of love is fear and hatred

Who do you love? I know it is not February, but can we talk about love now? I love my wife, I love the fall, I love cold mornings and good coffee. I love sitting by a fire and sharing it with good friends. There are a lot of things that I love, but there is a greater love in this world that we...

A cornerstone in Hartland since 1912

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I dropped my gym membership. Those memberships are hard to cancel. How did you do it? I gave my too-weak notice. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. While narrating a...

Fall season brings many changes

It's my favorite season of the year, fall, and it's officially here. The kids are back to school–much to the delight of moms and dads–and the Friday night lights at the football games are now lighting up the fall sky. When I take Sammy out for her early morning duty I can hear the band practicing...

Fall is the best

We live in Minnesota, I was born and raised here, and I have an opinion about the weather. Fall is the most beautiful time of year; I love the warm fall days and cold nights. The fall rains remind me that snow is coming and then the spring. I love the overcast days where you can see your...

Lisa just beat breast cancer

My wife, Lisa, just beat breast cancer. After a successful surgery and many visits to Owatonna, she is cancer free. Thanks to a fantastic surgeon, caring nurses, and smiling receptionists, she’s once again healthy. I’ve had a wonderful last couple of weeks: time for a full week at the Tetonka...

Featuring big tiny little, Jr. at the piano

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I ate at the Eat Around It Cafe. They ran out of the special. I always order the special. So what did you get instead? A sub. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I...

Time is valuable

Have you ever had your day or week thrown off? Where your plans just don’t get done or accomplished? Where your life has been interrupted? Sometimes we feel like our lives are turned upside down by an event or adventure. The last trips of the summer are happening, the golf course is calling,...

How did your home town get its name?

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting It’s nice to meet you, Alan. Please, call me Allen. I just went to the movie theater to see “Groundhog Day II.” How was it? It was a repeat showing of the original “Groundhog Day” movie. Driving by Bruce's drive I have a wonderful neighbor...