Living in a Hopeful State

I was talking with a friend the other day who had recently returned from a trip to South Carolina and Georgia. The woman who hosted her in Georgia made an interesting observation about Minnesotans.  She said that she can easily tell when someone is from Minnesota...

In Search of the Perfect Moisturizer

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been on a search for the perfect moisturizer to use on my face. To be considered the “perfect moisturizer” this product should be free of ingredients that may cause bodily harm (there are stories), eliminate any, and preferably all,...

Breaking the International Language Barrier

I have found that when I travel to a foreign country there are a few key words that are good to know.  “Hello, good-bye, please, thank you, and do you speak English” to name a few.  And, the most important phrase of all, “where is the bathroom?” Before...

Weighing the World

Well, it’s that time of year again; the time when we all make our New Year’s resolutions.  I’m pleased to tell you that I actually accomplished one of my resolutions this past year.  Of course, it was a resolution from 2009, but nonetheless, it’s done! ...

Not the Von Trapp Family

Looking through our family albums recently one thing stands out in regards to Christmas; we are steeped in tradition.  Some might look at the same albums and conclude that we are lacking in imagination, boring even, but I’m a “glass half-full” kind of gal and...