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Tag Archives: fun
Help Not Wanted
I am over halfway through a two-month-long hospice volunteer training program. This evening I attended session #5, where one of the tasks each person in our group needed to complete was to receive (then pass) a tuberculosis test. The volunteer coordinator … Continue reading
Beyond 101: Attend a Seder
I don’t know a lot about religion. I was raised Christian, and received very basic education about the Bible. From what little I read, in the Old Testament God seemed to be a very angry, vengeful force; it wasn’t until … Continue reading
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The dramedy of caring for a dog
Today as I was getting ready to take the puppies for their morning walk, I noticed that the box of poop bags had instructions on them. For over a year (not to mention during the five years we had our … Continue reading
#38: Visit the American Swedish Institute (a Minnesota Historic Site)
For the past several years, all the adults on my husband’s side of our family have opted to follow a name exchange program to facilitate Christmas gift-giving. For 2012 my husband’s younger brother drew my name, and consulted my husband … Continue reading
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#14: Participate in a drumming event
One of my earliest musical memories is of me sitting next to my mom on a blanket at an evening outdoor concert, watching a full symphony orchestra perform spirited works like “The William Tell Overture”. I remember feeling the ‘cannon’ … Continue reading
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The cutest hack of them all
About six months ago I started a blog where I document three different things that brought some humor, joy, or delight to my life for that day. Today one of the items that made me smile was an online post … Continue reading
#76: Try a new type of cheese
I once dated a guy who didn’t like cheese. The demise of our relationship involved a lot more than his disdain for dairy – but that didn’t help. :) Fortunately, the man I married is a fan of fromage in … Continue reading
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#42: Visit the State Capitol building
A few days ago I was having lunch with a friend, and the topic of travel surfaced in our conversation. She shared some stories from Mexico, and I spoke of my love for cities. I’ve had the good fortune to … Continue reading
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#9: Go to a Twins game
One of my husband’s primary interests is sports. He plays with organized athletic teams multiple nights every week, and watches hundreds of hours of professional sports on television every year. Often times, my sweetie will be sitting in the living … Continue reading
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#32: Complete a ‘thing to do’ that someone else suggests
Two weeks ago I was chatting with one of my co-workers, and asked him about his plans for the upcoming holiday weekend. He said something about bouncing, and I looked at him quizzically. “What about bouncing?” I asked. “Are you … Continue reading
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