Let me put it this way: Anybody who has done public relations for a (women’s) fashion show is qualified — or at least entitled — to write about the clothes that people wear. Especially when it’s the clothing that athletes wear and includes a retrospective of how things have changed […]
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It will be a busy couple of weeks in the fishing community around Nestor Falls as they are hosting tournaments a couple of weekends in a row, with the Crow Lake Classic bass tournament taking place this past weekend and the Nestor Falls Musky Cup coming up this weekend. I […]
Wow! This weather is incredible, and I am enjoying every minute of it. A dry fall is something that all farmers desire. The work you need to accomplish requires some dry days and we all know that we had far too many wet days this spring and summer. The problem […]
I have been using a computer for over 30 years. Through that time, I my relationship with computers, cell phones and other computer systems have had many ups and downs, frustrations, and pleasant surprises. For most of those 30 years, I have relied on Macs. They have been reliable, great […]
Congratulations to Chad Galusha and Lyndsi Wilson on their marriage. The couple were wed Saturday, September 14th. at a breathtaking outside wedding. All attending enjoyed a beautiful ceremony and reception. Proud parents are Bill and Patti Wilson and Steve Galusha and Barb Roy. Also sending wedding congratulations to Cassidy Greengrass […]
A worth and true retread from back in the dark ages. There is only one thing more satisfying to a woman than being right. That is, in the process of being right, she proves her husband is wrong. I know this to be the truth. I’m a husband. Brian and […]
When I was a kid, the words that used to shut me down in my tracks were “don’t be silly”. Those words were dismissive and robbed me of any sense of understanding myself and how I engaged with the world around me. I wanted to be a spy, for the […]
While nitrogen is an essential component in healthy soil, high concentrations, from over fertilizing or dog urine, can cause grass and plants to turn yellow or brown. Dog urine is naturally high in nitrogen, salts and other compounds that can cause grass burns. Dog urine alone can lead to brown […]
We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us. Although these top 10 of mine officially won’t be a “secret” anymore, I am happy to […]
John Robertson, my predecessor at the Montreal Star on the Expos’ beat in the ’70s, was once asked if he knew how to throw a screwball (It’s entirely possible Robbie also asked the question). In any case, he said he knew. “Place two fingers across the top of Mike Marshall’s […]
A retread from 2008. It’s that time of year. With a bite in the air, time to fire up the woodstove. Since I’m headed south shortly, and am well known for my lack of ambition, I’ll forgo that pleasure. Haven’t split a single block of wood since I left the […]
The 28th annual Bassin’ for Bucks tournament took place over the weekend on Lake of the Woods, in Sioux Narrows and as always, it was a well-attended and well-run event. Anglers were greeted with three days of beautiful weather, which made for a fantastic weekend. This time of year, we […]
