Lifestyle
Ask a Trooper – Stop definition
Minnesota State Patrol Question: Hello, maybe you can clear this up for me, what is the definition of stop? I think a slight pause is good enough. I look at it as I am stopping, but everything is clear so I can proceed.
Compassion is passion with a heart
Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he had been asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a fouryear-old child whosenext-door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.
Meditation
Pastor Joe Faldet Hosanna Free Lutheran Church “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97 ESV). What you think about reveals what you really value.
How to lower the risk of heat-related Illness
Gail Gilman, Family Life Consultant, M.Ed., C.F.C.S. and Professor Emeritus – University of Minnesota Older persons are at particular risk for heat related illnesses.
Artwalk Yard of the Week
The Artwalk sponsored “ Yard of the Week” is Barb Rinne’s flowers garden at 1012 5th St. No. The beautiful gardens with lots of color are in her backyard and can be viewed from Highway 4. If you wish to nominate a special yard contact Artwalk members Dorothy Hedberg (375-4192) or Maggie Maire (381-6559). Submitted
Senior Spotlight – Bob and Kathy Luther
My interview this month was with Bob and Kathy Luther. They both were born and raised in the St.
The little sand piles caused pause
The little piles were piling up. Twas chilly while walking doggie today. She made her way up, down, and through the meandering pathways and as I followed, I watched her pause. Taken aback, I noticed her sniffing the fresh little mounds of sand with a hole in each center upon the gravel road. As she sniffed, I reigned in the leash so she would not destroy the handiwork of the worker ants who’d made their presence known. I breathed a sigh of relief when she quickly lost interest in them.
Artwalk Yard of the Week
Artwalk sponsored “Yard of the Week” is back this summer! This week’s featured yard is Glen and Eileen Friedrich’s yard, 135 10th Street South. Drive past and enjoy the display of beautiful flowers. If you wish to nominate a special yard, contact Artwalk member Dorothy Hedberg at (375-4192) or Maggie Maire at (381-6559). Submitted
Age healthier, breathe easier
Did you know that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming approximately many lives each year? COPD causes many hospitalizations and hospital emergency room visits. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema – lung diseases which frequently coexist and are characterized by obstruction to air flow, making it difficult to breathe. Smokers are particularly at risk of developing COPD. However, it has also been linked to workplace exposure to dust and fumes. Symptoms include chronic cough, increased mucus production, chest tightness, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
What’s the Secret?
My wife and I were going through premarital counseling with a couple recently and we got to the subject of having a happy marriage. The root of having a happy marriage is taking responsibility for our feelings. In other words, circumstances and people don’t determine our feelings, we choose our feelings. I don’t say this as a regurgitation of the book we go through with the couple but as something we learned when we were going through premarital counseling 22 years ago. “Learned” might be an exaggeration, at least for myself. That’s what I heard 22 years ago. It probably took me at least a few years to actually learn it and truly put it into practice, and needless to say, I’m still not an expert at it.