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Oh puppy….I love you.

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Stef

Nearly a month ago, one of our dogs woke up with blood in his eye. My sweetie and I promptly took our pup to the vet – who was rather nervous about this unexpected development. (It’s never a good feeling when … Continue reading →

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#8: Visit the Minnesota Zoo

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Stef

Several years ago, my employer made a significant financial contribution to the Minnesota Zoo to help fund an exhibit – and all employees were encouraged to go to the location and check out the new space. At the time, I … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Attend the State Fair

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Stef

Fifteen years ago, my work team decided that a summer outing was in order. After brainstorming a few ideas, our supervisor declared that we would all spend a day at the State Fair. I had never been to the state … Continue reading →

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#34: Visit the Minnehaha Depot (a Minnesota Historic Site)

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Stef

I’ll be honest: item #34 only made my 101 list because it is a state historic site. When I created my “101 things to do in 1001 days” itinerary, I knew I wanted to include every historic site in the … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Try logrolling

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Stef

When I crafted my 101 list, logrolling was nowhere in the realm of activities I thought about trying – but when I unexpectedly discovered a Community Education class offering to teach this very skill, how could I possibly resist? Answer: … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Attend the World Series of Poker

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Stef

Yesterday my sweetie helped me complete #53 on my 101 list (to see a Las Vegas show). Since we spent the bulk of that day doing things on my agenda, I wanted to give my sweetie the opportunity to direct … Continue reading →

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#53: See Cirque du Soleil the Blue Man Group

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Stef

I first went to Las Vegas when I was 24 years old. I made the trip to “Sin City” with my parents and sister, a few months after my younger sibling’s 21st birthday. When I submitted my vacation request to … Continue reading →

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#40: Visit the James J Hill House (a Minnesota Historic Site)

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Stef

Several years ago, I spent two months in a 5th grade classroom as a Student Teacher (completing a requirement for my MAED [Master’s of Arts in Education]). My supervising teacher was a middle-aged man named Mr. P, and he was … Continue reading →

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#46: Go to a concert at Orchestra Hall

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Stef

One of the motivating forces behind many of the items on my 101 list is the general idea of taking full advantage of all local offerings before longing to travel and see sights that other cities/countries hold; aka, “Things I … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Visit the Art Shanty Projects

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Stef

I live in a state where winter can occupy the climate for six months of the year – literally. (I.e., November through April – or longer.) Fortunately, I also live in a state populated by hearty and determined folk of … Continue reading →

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