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Essential uses for essential oils ● 460 minute calorie burn ● 5I do it for them ● 6One hour can save lives ● 7

Foodz and DrinkzWine and cheese? ● 12Mock Mixology ● 13Warm up with soups and stews ● 14LOVE-ly cake pops ● 16

Home10 uses for vodka ● 17Painting kids’ rooms ● 18Refurbishing for beginners ● 20

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Enjoy winter in Minnesota!Ah, winter in Minnesota. Isn’t it wonderful?Sure, I’ll admit that it brings lots of challenges – icy roads and sidewalks, shoveling, plowing, frigid temperatures...

But to be a true Minnesotan, you must find joy inwhat winter brings as well. Don’t get too busy toenjoy the beauty of those big, fluffy snowflakes orthe frost covered trees.

Remember the thrill you had as a child when youheard the words “school cancelled?” You can stilllet those unexpected schedule changes be a

blessing instead of a hindrance. Snow days might simply beGod’s way of telling us to slow down.

When’s the last time you played in the snow?This winter, I challenge you to build a snow-man, make a snow angel and have anold-fashioned snowball fight! Thengo inside, sit before a cozy firewith a cup of hot cocoa and reada book (check out the recommendations on 8).

Or tackle some of those projects you’vebeen putting off – organize your photos,paint a bedroom, try a new soup recipeor plan a wine and cheese party. We can help! Take a look inside.

You can grumble about the weather andpine for warmer days, but it won’t makethem come any faster. So don the extralayers and a smile, and find joy in winter!

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Basil:Scent: Earthy, herbyUses: Coughs, colds or bugrepellent

Bergamot:Scent: CitrusUses: Depression, stress, acne

Chamomile:Scent: Sweet, herbyUses: Depression, stress, nausea, headaches, insomnia

Citronella:Scent: CitrusUses: Headache, fatigue or bugrepellent

Eucalyptus:Scent: EarthyUses: Soreness, colds

Ginger:Scent: Earthy, spicyUses: Stress, soreness

Grapefruit:Scent: CitrusUses: Depression, oily skin

Jasmine:Scent: FloralUses: Depression

Lavender:Scent: Floral, herbyUses: Allergies, stress,headaches, skin conditions

Lemon:Scent: CitrusUses: Stress, fatigue

Lime:Scent: CitrusUses: Stress, fatigue

Mandarin:Scent: CitrusUses: Stress, fatigue

Peppermint:Scent: MintyUses: Exhaustion, fever,headache, sinus infections,stomach pain

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Tangerine:Scent: CitrusUses: Stress, fatigue

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So what if you’re in the midst of a Minnesota winter?That’s no excuse for not burning away those calories!Try some low-impact aerobic stepping while watchingyour favorite TV show, get on that dusty exercise bike

and ride, or enroll in a local zumba class. Structured exercisenot for you? Try rearranging your furniture, get out and shovelsome snow, go bowling, or put a little zip into your housework.

Still not interested? Take a shopping trip, read a book, or say“yes” to your husband! Even your favorite things can equalcalories burned!

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Most women I know are so unselfish.They are always thinking of others –spouses, children, neighbors, employers,co-workers. Not me. I am pretty selfishwhen it comes to my health, alwaysthinking about me and ways I can get tothe gym, out for a bike ride or a run.But I have my reasons.

I don’t trust my husband to pick outthe nursing home. It’s doubtful that heand I will leave this earth at exactly the

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My daughters-in-law will need someone to talk to whounderstands. Or someone to blame for my sons’ badhabits! I will need to be here to defend myself! I havethree sons, a grandson and a granddaughter. She mayneed some inspiration when she is feeling insecure abouther own looks. I want her to know that her body was madefor activity not just to be seen. The down side – if she isflat-chested, she’ll know where she got that from.

The 90-year-old who got his first hole-in-one. That mademy day. Maybe I haven’t gotten a hole-in-one yet because Ineed 30 more years of practice. If that’s possible, maybe Ican beat my 5:03 marathon time also. In other words, if Ilive to be 90, I want to still be active and enjoy it.

I’m not ready to give up ice-cream, chocolate or beer.Even if my beer is only 64 calories, it takes walking a mileto burn off the calories in two beers. One-half cup ofchocolate-chip cookie dough ice-cream is 270 calories. Ineed to run almost 30 minutes to burn that off. If I was avegetarian – not that I don’t like vegetables, I like all food –operating the TV remote would probably be enough to bal-ance my caloric burn with my calorie consumption.

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Boots are definitely a fashion state-ment this season. They accessorizealmost any look, from casual to for-mal, and increase the versatility of a

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Consider your personal style and comfort. Not every trendis appropriate for every woman.

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Knee high or thigh high boots can help keep you warmand make wearing dresses and skirts during the fall andwinter more comfortable.

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By Al Edenloff

“I’m tired of winter. There’s nothing fun to do and I’mbored with the same ol’ get-togethers.”

How about some cheese with that w(h)ine?A wine and cheese party can break up the winter doldrums

by providing a fun night with friends as you compare how dif-ferent types of wine go with different kinds of cheeses.

Even if you feel like you’d qualify for a “Wine for Dummies”course, you can easily pull off an entertaining evening withthese simple tips.

Prepare a guest list. Keep numbers manageable(between four and 12) so the setting is somewhat intimate.

Decide on the wine. As host, you could provide thewine, or a more adventurous option is to ask each guest orcouple to bring a bottle of their favorite, or something they’vewanted to try. Have at least a couple bottles of reds and whitewines ready in case all your guests bring the same varietal.Your goal should be to have just enough for guests to enjoymaking casual comparisons, without getting too tipsy! Figureabout four bottles per dozen people.

Buy a variety of cheeses. For your first wine andcheese party, try three to five cheeses. Your pallet would beoverwhelmed with more than that. Buy at least one ounce ofcheese for each person to try. Don’t be afraid to try cheesesyou’ve never tasted before. A few options:

Semi-firm (cheddar, fontina, manchego) with cabernetsauvignon, sauvignon blanc or rioja.

Super-aged (gouda, asiago, parmesan) with champagne ormerlot.

Pungeant or “stinky” cheese (taleggo, Langres) with pinotgris or Gewurztraminer.

Mild, soft cheeses (brie, goat cheese) with merlot,chardonnay or sauvignon blanc.

Other accompaniments. Make sure you have waterand other palate cleansers available such as fruit (strawber-ries, grapes, apples) and veggies. You may also want toinclude a couple kinds of meat – spicy salami or prosciutto.

Set the stage. A couple of hours before the party, takethe cheese out of the fridge so it warms to room temperature.Make sure your white wines are chilled. Place labels in frontof cheeses, listing the name and characteristics of each.

Keep it fun. Liven up the evening with some blind tastetesting. Pour cheap wine in one glass and an expensive kindin another and see if guests can tell the difference. See if theycan tell the difference between a merlot and cabernet or, forthe whites, between a sauvignon blanc and a chardonnay.

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It’s essentially a non-alcoholic mojito. The zippy mint andlime concoction can be modified to suit many occasions.

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Start with a lime. Smoosh it lightly by rolling on a cuttingboard and then slice in half. Use half the lime to wet the topof your glass and dip the rim in sugar.

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When winter turns cold and blustery, mythoughts turn to the warm comfort of home-made soups and stews. Add a slice of fresh,crusty bread and you’re all set. Nothing

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INGREDIENTS:2 cups water2 cups diced potatoes1/2 cup diced carrots1/2 cup diced celery1/4 cup chopped onion1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper2 Tbsp. butter

WHITE SAUCE:1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour2+ cups milk2 cups cheddar cheese, grated1 cup cubed ham

DIRECTIONS:Combine water and potatoes; bring to a boil and cook for 10-

12 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. In separatesaucepan, sauté carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper and onion

until tender. Add to drained potatoes.In small saucepan, make the whitesauce by melting the butter. Add

flour, salt and pepper and stiruntil smooth, about one

minute. Slowly add 2cups of the milk; cookuntil thickened. Addgrated cheese to whitesauce; stir until melt-ed.

Add white sauceand ham to potatoesand vegetables. Heatthrough and add more

milk until desired con-sistency.

YIELD: 6 servings.

Ham and Cheddar Chowder

DIRECTIONS:Sauté onion in butter until tender. Add carrots, potatoes,

cabbage, broth and salt. Simmer until tender, about 20 min-utes.

In another kettle, melt butter. Stir in flour, paprika and pep-per. Remove from heat and stir in a little of the milk until mix-ture is smooth. Add remainder of the milk and heat until thick-ened. Mix in with the vegetables and add ham, if desired.

YIELD: 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS:3 Tbsp. olive oil2 cloves garlic1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped zucchini1 tsp. basil leaves1 tsp. oregano leaves1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. black pepper1 15 oz. can tomato sauce1 14 oz. can stewed tomatoes, undrained6 cups chicken broth1 15-1/4 oz. can kidney beans,drained1 cup shredded spinach1 cup pastaOPTIONS: grated parmesancheese, chopped ham

DIRECTIONS:Sauté chopped garlic in olive oil

for two minutes. Add onions, car-rots and celery; stir until tender(about eight minutes). Add to largedutch oven or soup kettle and add zucchini, basil, oregano,salt, pepper, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes (broken up),chicken broth, kidney beans and ham, if desired. Cover andsimmer for 30 minutes. Add spinach and pasta*; cover andsimmer 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, ifdesired.

YIELD: 8 servings.

*Cooking pasta in the soup tends to make any leftoversstarchy. Cooking the pasta separately and adding at the end ofthe cooking time prevents this.

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INGREDIENTS:2 Tbsp. butter1 cup sliced carrots1 small head of cabbage,

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Pepperoni Pizza ChiliINGREDIENTS:1 lb. ground beef1 16 oz. can kidney beans,rinsed and drained1 15 oz. can pizza sauce1 14 1/2 oz. can Italianstewed tomatoes1 8 oz. can tomato

sauce1-1/2 cups water1 3-1/2 oz. package

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FROSTING INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup melted margarine 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 cups confectioner’s (powdered) sugar 2-4 Tbsp. milk Red food coloring

Whether you’re planning a party, packing a Valentine’sDay lunch or just want to let someone know youappreciate them, these LOVEly cookie pops are a tasty

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Using the frosting recipe above, frost about one third of the cookies white. Set approximately 2 Tbsp. of white frosting aside for use later.

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Spoon leftover white and red frosting into two small Ziploc bags. Using a scissors, cut the corner off of each bag to create a very small hole, and use to pipe words or designs onto each heart. Some frosted hearts may be sprinkled with pink or red sugar.

After frosting is completely set on cookies, craft sticks can be inserted. Do not insert more than halfway through the cookie.

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Add eggs and milk and beat well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours. Roll dough on floured board until approximately

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6Shine surfacesSpray any glass surface with diluted vodka and wipe drywith a lint-free cloth to eliminate streaks or smears. Onchrome surfaces, remove hard water spots and soap scumby soaking a cloth in diluted vodka and wiping the surface.

Remove stainsDip a clean cloth in vodka and scrub away trouble-some stains such as ink, grass and most foods.

Freshen fabricsLightly dust musty smelling clothes, curtains, upholstery,etc. with a cloth soaked in vodka to remove odors.

Remove rustLeave small rusted objects, such as screws, in acontainer of vodka for a few hours, and simplywipe rust away.

Lengthen bouquet lifeCombine a few drops of vodka with a teaspoon ofsugar and add to a vase of water to delay wilting.

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Remove mold & mildewSpray the caulking around bathtubs or showerswith vodka and let sit for 10 minutes. Scrubwith an old toothbrush and rinse thoroughly.

BeautifyUsing a cotton ball, apply vodka to yourface as an astringent to cleanse skin andtighten pores, or add 2 tablespoons ofvodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo toclean and remove toxins from the scalp andstimulate hair growth.

10Remove foot odorSpritz diluted vodka in smelly shoes orboots and let dry.

9Relieve achy musclesIn a sealable bag, combine equalparts of water and vodka and freezeuntil slushy. Place on aching muscles.

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1Measure off where you prefer each colored stripebegins and ends. Mark with short pencil ticks.

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If the idea of refinishing furniture sounds fun but intimidating, fearnot! With a few tips and tricks from a fellow amateur, you’ll have a“new” piece you can be proud of in no time.

Search the local classifieds and for-sale-by-owner websites for low-priced or free pieces that would be worthy of refinishing. Look forsolid wood construction as opposed to particle board for the bestresult.

Check the mismatched paint section of your local hardware store forreduced-price paint, or visit Pope Douglas Solid Waste’s reuse roomfor the chance to find paint, primer, thinner and more, absolutelyfree. *Note: Be sure to read the labels on your paint and primercans to make sure the bases are OK to use together. Sometimes oiland water just don’t mix.

Don’t skip this step! Sand your piece thoroughly to remove imper-fections and get the surface ready for painting. You’ll be disappoint-ed if all your hard work flakes off in a week or two. Once it’s sand-ed, prime the surface and sand again.

Thin down your paint and apply multiple coats. While it requiresmore work, you’ll get more even coverage and fewer pesky paintdrips.

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• Inexpensive, decorative wooden appliques can be purchased just about anywhere that sells lumber and can add a lot of personality to your piece.

• Hardware can make a huge difference in the overall feel of the piece. If you don’t like the handles or knobs, change them!

• If you want a rustic look, use a stiff dry brush and add a touch of black or dark brown paint to the edges, or use a dark primer and sand away some of the paint.

• Want a truly unique look? Decoupage. Try lace, old family photos, fabric or a vintage map.

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Velvet lined boxes are stackable, versatileConvert your top dresser drawer into a little bit of heaven. Fill a shallow drawer with stackable velvet or felt-lined boxes.We fit 10 boxes filled with jewels into one shallow drawer.Opening this drawer helps you feel like a princess every day.

Frame your earringsWe took an old frame, painted it and stained it, andsecured a piece of screen from a local hardware storeto the back. Ta-da! The perfect place to secure a giant collection of hook-backed earrings.

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Are you tired of looking in yourcloset and seeing the boxes ofphotos shoved on your top shelf?Are you frustrated trying to findthe photos of your last familyvacation on your computer?

Here are a few helpful tipsfor organizing your print anddigital photos so they can beenjoyed by one and all.

Digital•Delete all of your unwanted photos.•Use descriptive folder and file names for easy

recall in the future. Example:ItascaStatePark_2012.jpg instead ofVacation_2012.jpg.

•Back up photos on an external hard drive sothey are safe if your computer crashes.

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them into three piles: keep, toss and give away.•Put the photos you are going to keep in

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avoid damage.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the num-ber of photos you have to sort through, pick atheme or series of pictures that seem attainable.For example, a family vacation, baby pictures,whatever inspires you to finish the task.

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Use the 1040EZ, the simple form, if: Your total income is less than $100,000. Your filing status is single or married filing jointly. You (and spouse if filing jointly) are younger than 65. Your income interest is less than $1,500. You’re not claiming tax credits other than earned

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By Peter Pfeffer

Iroll into Starbuck’s, pick up a venti Americano andafter a short internal discussion about carbs, give inand grab a blueberry scone as well. I whip out my cardto swipe and pay but nothing happens. I try again andnothing. The smiling baristas look sheepish and say,

“Guess it’s on us!” I reply, “Really?” They keep smiling, “Yep,computer issues, our problem not yours. Have a great day!” Ismile and say, “That really makes my day, thank you.”

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The whole exchange brings up the idea of money behaviorsand the scripts that drive them. Why did a measly $7.38make my day? There are predictable thought patterns andbehaviors that surround money. Those with money have asystematic pattern as do those with not enough money. Thepattern can be identified and changed for the better. In WiredFor Wealth, Brad Klontz, Psy.D; Ted Klontz, Ph.D; and RickKahler, CFP; identified 10 disempowering money scripts thatcontribute to self-limiting and destructive behaviors in peoplewith financial stress.

More money will make things better.Money is bad.I don’t deserve money.I deserve to spend money.There will never be enough money.There will always be enough money.Money is unimportant.Money will give my life meaning.It’s not nice (or necessary) to talk about money.If you are good the universe will supply all your needs.

I thought I was wired up tight in my thought process aboutmoney and many other things. Apparently I was still runningan errant script or two. This was evidenced by my joy at a freescone and coffee that I normally wouldn’t cross the street toget.

That’s the beauty of our adaptable, coachable, ever-chang-ing human brain. What we think about and what we repeatwith regularity is what we become.

Do you like what you’ve got and what you’re getting? Thenkeep up your present patterns and habits. Not so pleasedwith your situation? Then careful scrutiny of your choices andpatterns will give clues on what may need to change.

$7.38 won’t make me or break me in the grand scheme,but it provided a little joy, a little fuel for self-reflection anddiscussion.

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Vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death amongteens ages 15-19. According to experts, parents play a keyrole in preventing such tragedies. Here are things you cando to try to keep your child and others safe on the roads.

Be a good role model. Your children are watching youfrom infancy on. Model good driving habits every time youdrive. Drive cautiously, don’t speed, don’t tailgate, don’tdrive distractedly and ALWAYS wear your seat belt.

Don’t skimp on education. A Minnesota teen canbegin driver’s ed. at 15. Don’t sign up until they are matureenough to handle it. Once they have a learner’s permit, theyneed six hours of behind-the-wheel training with an instruc-tor and at least 30 hours driving with a licensed adult. Keeptrack and make sure to meet or exceed that. If they struggleor are uncomfortable with certain areas, have them practicethese. It’s easy to leave the teaching to the instructor andget too busy to make sure your child gets quality drive time.Remind yourself of the statistics and make time.

Set and enforce rules. Once a child passes the licensetest, the parent’s most important work begins. Set rulesabout when they can drive, where they can go, who isallowed to ride with them. Set clear consequences forbreaking rules or driving laws and follow through. It couldbe the key to ensuring your child isn’t a statistic.

Talk openly. Assure them your rules aren’t because youdon’t trust them. Scientists found that areas of the braininvolved in making judgments/decisions are not fully devel-oped until age 25. Simply put, teens are not capable ofmaking the same judgments/decisions as adults. Explainingthis can help them understand they are at higher risk andmay bring them on-board with your precautionary attitude.

Promote a healthy lifestyle. Lack of sleep, poornutrition, overloaded schedules and stress are contributingfactors to accidents. If your child had a strenuous week orhasn’t been getting adequate sleep, give them a ride untilthings settle down. The inconvenience is a small price topay to keep your child safe.

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Spiking life into thedying art of spearfishing

By Crystal Dey

A wintry weekend in the dark on a glacial Minnesotapond sets the perfect stage for Alexandrian JackieReed’s favorite pastime.

Reed peers into the deep reflective pool of Lake L’HommeDieu with predatory intensity until the precise moment whenshe strikes fear – or a spear actually – into her prey. Reed isa spear-fisherwoman.

She picked up her first spearing rod as a child. As an adult,Reed enjoys fishing with her husband, Jeff, and plans toteach their new granddaughter, Rylee, in coming years.When Reed isn’t relaxing in a dark house around her favoritefishing hole, she is an associate broker at Glenwood StateBank.

How many other women do you know who spearfish?Only three: my mother, Mayme Rajdl, my sister, Sonya

Anderson, and Eleanor Jahnke from Carlos, who spears onthe Long Prairie River.

When did you start spearing? I began spearing as a child when my dad and mom went.

Do you think spearing has gained popularity since youbegan?

I personally think the popularity of it has declined over theyears. When you spear, you are able to spear northern pike.A lot of people say, “Oh, yuck, northern, those slimers. Iwouldn’t touch one of those with a 10-foot pole.”

Do you find spearing more difficult or rewarding than tra-ditional ice-fishing?

I prefer spearing over angling, because the spear hole islike watching an aquarium. Even though you may not see anorthern, there may be other species of fish you get to watch.Sometimes, you see the same fish on different days fromcharacteristics on that particular fish.

Do you spear in the summer as well?Personally, I do not spear in the summer. I do know that

some of the younger generation has recently caught on tocarping. A bow and arrow attached to a string is used toarrow the carp and retrieve them. I have been along with mynephew once. That is also exciting.

What is great about living in Douglas County? We are extremely blessed to live in a county of so many

lakes. If the fish can’t find you on one lake, you can alwayschange lakes. Maybe they will find you on a different lake.

People would be shocked to learn that: I locked my husband, Jeff, out of the fish house one time

because I was missing the fish and he was getting them. Ijust plain locked him out and told him he wasn’t coming backin until I got caught up! I let him hang out there for a coupleminutes, then let him back in.

What are your other passions, hobbies or interests? Deer hunting time is sacred to me! I love it because it is

just like spearing. You wait and wait and wait, sometimes!Then, in the blink of an eye, the deer or fish is there.

I like to go 4-wheeling, camping in old cabins, everythingrustic and just plain enjoying nature – especially early morn-ings. I also like to show a lot of the younger kids how to spearor teach them what I know about taking care of the meat youmay harvest.

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The role of a woman has morphed through the decades.What can Generation Z learn from your generation?

Everyone has a story of what they did, how they did it, orwhat they wouldn’t do again. I hope the Generation Z’ers lis-ten to their mother’s, father’s and grandparent’s stories ofhow they used to do things: raise produce in the garden,raise their own meat, beef, hogs, chickens or whatever thecase may be.

I know now, as I get older, I did not pay very close atten-tion to a lot of things when I was younger. I blew them offand thought, “What do I need to know this for?”

I am blessed to still have the luxury of having my motherto ask questions about how she did stuff. She is still alive totell me how to do things differently, to make things better.

I am lucky. I have a lot of younger, little guys that like togo spearing with me. I will never refuse them, because I tellthem: “I will take you spearing now, but someday, you willtake me spearing!”

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Chances are that by the timeanyone reads this I will havealready dived head first into themost important job I will ever takeon.

My wife and I were expecting tobecome first-time parents at anytime during the past few weeks. Adue date of December 27 meantwe have been putting the finishingtouches on preparing the house forthe arrival of a baby girl.

Stacks of baby clothes are ready in the closet. Tiny dia-pers are on the shelf. The crib is assembled and all the nec-essary materials are in their place. Now we wait, which is amuch more agonizing process for Mali.

It’s impossible for the deliverynot to consume her mind. Weboth went to eight hours of classesoffered at the Douglas CountyHospital in October. The messagewas pretty clear – women get throughthis every day, but it’s really hard. My job isto do everything I can to make it just a little bit easier onher.

My ability to do that will depend entirely on whether ornot I am able to remain in an upright position. I tend tohave a fainting issue in hospitals. Cut your hand off and I’llhelp you to the ER. Just don’t make me visit you once youget inside.

This is a bit of a roadblock in what should be an other-wise easy job for me. I’m ready to be the best darn supportperson ever if I can keep from hitting the deck. All my com-forting lines are ready to go: “You’re almost there.”“Breathe, you’re doing great.” “Stop yelling at me! It’s thedoctor who is making you push.”

The nurse who taught ourdelivery class in October said shehas never had a dad pass outduring a delivery. If that holdstrue, Mali has a boatload ofencouragement coming her way.

Then the fun can finally beginonce the delivery is complete.The thought of becoming a first-time father excites me more thanit worries me. I know there areplenty of challenges and responsibilities coming our way,but we’re as ready as we’ll ever be.

More than anything, I hope we are able to help her growup to become a good person. That’s the challenge of anyparent. Children are like tiny sponges waiting to absorbtheir surroundings. I hope we can guide her on what itmeans to be a good friend and a positive person to thosearound her.

So ready or not, here we go. It’s time to dive in head firston a journey that I can’t wait to embark on.

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Start a poetry journal. Start with simple topics such assnowflakes or snowmen and expand from there.

Paint your nails. Paint them a light blue or white anddraw snowflakes on them.

Spruce up your room. With your parents’ permission, cutout snowflakes from white paper and hang them from yourceiling.

Experiment with hot cocoa. Add things like peppermintsticks to give it a whole new taste.

Make charm bracelets. Buy snowflake or snowmancharms from your local craft store and give them as gifts.

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Brandon: Rules, schmules! I’lladmit, it’s not really that bad, butit sure is fun to joke with my wife.The shower curtain rule is basedon simple scientific fact related tovolume. You see, I leave theshower curtain open so the steamfrom the hot shower evacuates

quicker than if the curtain was closed. See my point, guys?Mr. Wizard would be proud.

Amy: It’s not often my husband rolls his eyes, but when Isay, “New rule,” he rolls ‘em and lets out a sigh. It’s some-thing I’ve been doing the last few years – it’s my way ofcommunicating clearly. When I say, “New rule,” my hus-band knows I mean business.

Brandon: I so cherish the moments when I can create a“New rule” for her. I know there are several for Amy too butI just can’t remember them when the pressure is on. Doyou think she has a list? Ah… I remember one. New rule:Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Amy is notoriousfor breaking this one. I find myself flippin’ switches off allthe time. Now she calls me Johnny Kilowatt.

Amy: New rule: All of your stuff goes in the “mansket” onthe kitchen table. It’s the best rule ever. I created a place forall of his stuff – screws, random receipts and businesscards, coins and stocking caps – to be placed in one spot,instead of scattered all over the kitchen table. It’s fondlyreferred to as the man basket – he calls it the “mansket.”

Amy: New rule: I decided we needed to eat less red meatso I proposed meat-free Mondays. He looked at me andsaid, “Honey, I’m a man. I eat meat.” OK, so much for thatrule.

Brandon: To quote Paul Harvey, “And now, the rest of thestory.” She tried to convince me to eat a TOFU BURGER!‘Nuff said.

Amy: I never thought I’d have to actually make a rule forthis, but here’s the latest new rule: No putting the cat onthe dog. In an attempt at humor, my husband tried to putthe cat on the dog’s back to ride around the living room.Apparently some things need to be spelled out.

Brandon: I saw this on TV and couldn’t resist. I got bustedbefore things could really be tried. Do these rules applywhen she’s not home? Maybe I’ll risk it and give the catand dog experiment a try some time. Either I or our insur-ance agent will let you know how this went.

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Horoscope January 2013

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Sometimes it takes more time and money than it’s worth to followthrough with something that originally seemed like a good idea.Don’t think of it as giving up but redirecting.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18It may take a little more time to work through the long to-do list, butthat will make the satisfaction of getting the job done that muchmore worth it, Aquarius.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Words can be interpreted in many different ways, Pisces. Choosewhat you say wisely so you don’t give anyone the wrong impression.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, there are some things that need to be accomplished thismonth despite the your reservations. Find a way to make the best ofthe situation.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, enjoy an active week ahead that includes a very busy socialschedule. Instead of trying to swim against the tide, let it take youalong.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Take care of things on your own this month, Gemini. Others aroundyou will be just as busy, so put your head down and get started onthe many tasks at hand.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Sarcasm is not the right approach this month, Cancer. Focus onbeing amiable to all of the people you interact with the next fewweeks and reap the rewards.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Secrets have a funny way of catching up with you, Leo. Although itcan be hard to be honest, upcoming situations will work out muchmore easily if you are.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22You have no reason to question your confidence this month, Virgo.Give yourself a pep talk to make it through a sticky situation, andthings will turn out alright.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23You are coasting on a high of good fortune, Libra. Don’t worry, it isn’tgoing to slow down anytime soon. Enjoy all of the opportunities thatcome your way.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22It takes more than just good ideas to find success, Scorpio. There isalso a lot of follow-through and legwork that goes into every sce-nario. Start working through the particulars.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21You won’t be able to rest until you solve a problem that has beenbugging you, Sagittarius. But the solution won’t immediately presentitself.

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Judith has a seemingly happy and successful life inCalifornia, a life she carefully planned and thought shewanted. She has a fine career in film editing, a comfort-

able home with a loving husband and ateenage daughter she is proud of, butas in many lives, there are secrets fromher past she has kept from her family.She begins to feel a longing for thatpast and is tempted to go back to hergirlhood home in Nebraska and find outif that first love can be recaptured.

Early in the book, Judith has a scrapof paper with a phone number on itthat may belong to Willy Blunt, a car-penter she fell in love with and whobelieved that she meant it when she

said she loved him. The problem was that Willy didn’t fitin with her educational and career plans and when sheleft Nebraska, she never looked back. If she calls himnow, more than 20 years later, what would he say?

McNeal has created a greatplot and vivid characters who,though flawed, are well drawnand sympathetic to the reader.The contemporary Californialife and the earlier, simpler lifein small town Nebraska areso well described that it iseasy to put yourself into thestory and wonder, “Whatwould I have done?”

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The Notebookby Nicholas Sparks

… about a woman whosuffers from dementia and thedevotion and tenderness thatwas shown to her by her hus-band as he reflects back ontheir “love story.”

I am not much of a lovestory reader; however, thisone touched me.

[Sparks] is a master ofmodern love stories.

I would certainly recom-mend this book, as I think itis an unforgettable story oflove in all its countless ways -

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… the final book in the Matchedtrilogy about a dystopian society. A

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them, Reached is a heartwarmingstory of love, courage and choice.

The trilogy hooked me from thestart. It’s a story of how words canmove you as well as how peoplecan be your strength. It also showsyou how strong you yourself can bewhen you put your mind to it.

It is written quite well, and it getsyou thinking about things in oursociety. It also makes you appreci-ate the opportunities we are givenmuch more.

Kirsten Lusty of Alexandria is anEnglish literature major at ConcordiaCollege in Moorhead.

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Outlanderby Diana Gabaldon

...an engaging time travel storyof a modern day nurse namedClaire Randall who time travels to1743 Scotland. Scotland is a landtorn by war and raiding borderclans. Claire is thrown into thismedieval world with fighting andbarbaric living conditions only tofind an alliance with Scottish war-rior Jamie Fraser. An interesting

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It’s a well writtenstory that capturesyou immediatelyand draws you intothe characters. Theromance is magnet-

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