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Weekend at a Cabin in the Middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin
A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in the middle of nowhere. Technically, it was Cascade, Wisconsin. The population totals just over 700, and the clerk’s office…
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When My Kid Proves She’s Smarter Than I Am
I always said that I wanted my kid(s) to be smarter than I am. I only had one kid, and she is definitely smarter than I am…at least…
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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
What do you want to be when you grow up? A common question asked of children, a variety of answers typically pop up. Yet, almost none of them…
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What Makes a Great Whodunit?
When people talk about book genres, the categories don’t include “whodunit.” We call them mysteries, thrillers, suspense. But that doesn’t change the basic premise of the story. What…
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Know What You’re Capable of Handling Yourself
I am a big believer in knowing what you’re capable of handling, which obviously includes what you’re not capable of handling. Call it what you will. Know your…
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What Can a DNA Test Really Tell Me?
Every year around the holidays, I see discounts on DNA test kits. They’re a great stocking stuffer, nice conversation starter, yada yada yada. Dennis had always told us…