I Question that Assumption
All my life, I’ve questioned a lot of things. Whether I was at home, at work or in social situations, I was always asking questions or questioning …
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I Slugged My Great Aunt
It was a beautiful fall Sunday. My extended family was gathered for a nice dinner. The big news of the day was the upcoming election—and, of course, …
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The Voice … Got Me Thinking
At a recent visit to our State Fair, I popped into the booth of our local news channel and quickly became entranced by a big chair in the back of the …
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Don’t Vote for Jill
I’ve fallen far short of my lifetime goals. In 6th grade, I wrote a paper about what I wanted to be when I grew up. Unable to decide on one …
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A Moral Compass
Recently, my friend Sam Richter suggested I check out WWJD, an AI-powered service that enables you to “interact with a kind, compassionate, …
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Taking the Uphill Hike
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my exhausting hike down Mammoth Mountain. Shortly after, a reader (Joe) challenged me, saying that it would have been …
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This is Really Weird
For most people, Minnesota is simply a fly-over state that’s bitter cold in the winter. But now, with Governor Walz as a VP candidate, we’re getting …
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What If It Was Possible?
Have you ever had someone tell you to “Get real. It’ll never happen.” Words like that can be discouraging—especially if you have your own doubts …
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I Have a Confession to Make
Years ago, I was a high school teacher for four years. I was miserable. It was clearly a bad fit for me. When I tried finding another job, it was …
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