Monthly Archives: May 2013

THE X FACTOR

Posted on May 17, 2013 by snowbirdredux

  Yesterday the computer “went down” (as they say) just at the moment that T.M. called from the next room to tell me the television had lost it’s signal. When I attempted to call Ottertail Telcom, the local “bundler,” the … Continue reading →

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PATRIOTISM/MATRIOTISM

Posted on May 12, 2013 by snowbirdredux

I just emailed my friends, Al and Amy. We keep in touch. Usually I let them know how passionate I feel about an issue and they write back and thank me. And let me know what’s going on in their … Continue reading →

Posted in COMMUNITY, global warming, In Memorium, MOTHER'S DAY, politics, WEATHER | 1 Comment

ULTIMATE DRIVING CHALLENGE

Posted on May 3, 2013 by snowbirdredux

  I thought I had signed up for something called “Defensive Driving Class.” Sounded a bit combative to me. Something like Martial Arts on Wheels and not at all like our Minnesota Nice, where a typical lane merging on the … Continue reading →

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