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Different treatment brings different results

I have had my issues off and on with my children’s basketball, football and baseball coaches over the years. Most of my experiences were very ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, April 27, 2015 10:23 am

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Try something new; you just might like it

Do you remember your parents telling you to eat your vegetables? They might have said, “You will like it. You just need to try it.” ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, April 20, 2015 9:22 am

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Don’t be afraid to repurpose past with future

I have a case of the “I can do that’s.” My husband always tells me to concentrate on one thing and one thing only. These ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, April 13, 2015 9:24 am

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Look for something underneath the nothing

Ray Bradbury said “You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.” Ray Bradbury, who died in 2012 at the age of 91, ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, April 6, 2015 10:09 am

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Have you seen the impact of quiet leaders?

I always struggle with my column the Monday before Easter. What can I say about the Christian holiday of Easter that I haven’t said before? ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, March 30, 2015 9:21 am

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Grandma may be fabulous but she’s flawed

Occasionally I have a good idea. Occasionally that good idea backfires on me. We were down visiting the Iowans again the past week. School was ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, March 23, 2015 9:26 am

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Use respect both when you agree and disagree

Snarky. Someone told me I need to be more snarky when I write my column. This was after he told me how much he enjoyed ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, March 16, 2015 9:53 am

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Be the solution, not the problem, for hunger

In 2011, 900,000 vets (not including homeless vets) relied on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to provide food for their families. One in 10 Minnesotans ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, March 9, 2015 9:20 am

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Don’t let one bad experience ruin trust for all

While pondering what scintillating subject I was going to write about this week, a story fell right into my lap. Well, not literally. Besides this column ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, March 2, 2015 10:31 am

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I confess, I am hooked on ‘The Bachelor’

They say confession is good for the soul. I have a confession to make. I can’t believe I have this to confess. I watch “The ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 23, 2015 9:20 am

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A country bumpkin visits the Twin Cities

I once wrote a book for a friend. I called myself the city girl in the story, which of course, was a little far-fetched because ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 16, 2015 10:40 am

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I love them all the same, but differently

Love is amazing. I imagine it is not surprising for me to make that statement during this Valentine’s week of love. However, this week is ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 9, 2015 9:22 am

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Think before you speak and spread rumors

Do you remember the telephone game? You would whisper something into someone’s ear and they would whisper what they heard to the person next to ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 2, 2015 10:05 am

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What on earth is the product Alabastine?

Alabastine. I will say it again, Alabastine. I believe that word would make an awesome name for a character in one of my books, ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, January 26, 2015 9:44 am

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Bath-warming gift provides a good laugh

I have been in hibernation mode; at least, that is how it seems. The weather is cold and snowy. My house is warm and cozy. ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, January 19, 2015 9:59 am

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