“We’re going to Great Grandma and Grandpa’s house tomorrow. Then we are going to your other Grandma’s for supper. So get some sleep.” “OK Mom.” As I lay there that night, a lot of my thoughts went to the Easter before. Every year since I could remember we always made it a point to go…
When I was a kid, I remember a small town restaurant. It was called “The Frosty Shop”. This was a hot spot for my friends and myself. I remember us jumping on our bikes riding uptown and getting a treat. But what should we get? We may have got a loaded foot long. That thing…
“So how has it been going now that you don’t have school? Are you enjoying it?” “I did at first. But now kinda miss my friends and my teacher. I also miss some of my classes and some of the fun stuff we did at school. Like music. Will we go back soon dad?” “I…
This time of year we start to think to ourselves that it’s time to move to a warmer climate. We start thinking that maybe this global warming thing isn’t real but wish it was. Whatever goes through our minds. We start getting sick of winter and snow. Now for people with snowmobiles, this probably isn’t…
Since winter has returned with vengeance, I feel we need a change of pace. A quick glimpse into being a kid. School just got out. And it’s time to live it up. One thing South Dakotan’s take for granted is the fact kids have a bit safer atmosphere in the summer. And with so many…
It was the week before Christmas. I knew what I wanted. I wanted a BB-gun. I seen the Christmas story movie. And I knew Ralphie obviously didn’t know what he was doing. I mean anyone with a brain knows that metal makes the BB’s bounce off. I didn’t care. It’s what I wanted. And no…
