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April Jeppson: Can we try just a little harder to be nicer?

Here’s the setup. My hometown has just under 400 residents, and my graduating class had 32 people in ...

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April Jeppson: Lessons learned from the first week of school

We made it! Whether you chose to homeschool, distance learn or send your kids back into the buildings, we ...

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April Jeppson: Just focus on moving in the right direction

I’m so tired. My entire body aches. As I’m typing this, I’m finding it hard to keep my ...

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April Jeppson: Sometimes it’s nice to have a little time away

It’s 4 p.m., and I’m still at work. I’m starting to get a little panicky. I tidy my ...

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April Jeppson: Bringing a bit of the fair to Albert Lea

Every Little Thing, by April Jeppson A few months ago, our world changed. Then as days turned into ...

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April Jeppson: To return to school or not to return to school

I don’t want to talk about this. I’m so over this. I just want to write about silly ...

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April Jeppson: It’s amazing how music affects your mood

I’m flipping through channels on my radio and a song comes on. My grandma really liked this one. ...

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April Jeppson: It’s true: I think you’re pretty awesome

I know a fair amount of people in this town. I’ve been involved in a few different organizations ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t worry about what others think — be you

“There is nothing wrong with loving the crap out of everything. Negative people find their walls. So never ...

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April Jeppson: Sit down July — I don’t want any lip from you

We’ve made it! We’re finally in July. I do believe that means we’re on Level 7 of Jumanji ...

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April Jeppson: COVID-19 couldn’t stop this girls’ weekend

This past weekend I had the joy of spending some time with my best friend. This trip was ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t borrow trouble if you can avoid it

I’ve been anxious all week. In fact, knowing that this was just around the corner has put me ...

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April Jeppson: The 2nd annual review of my favorite things

I’ve been seeking out joy lately. It’s easy to see the negative. It’s so easy to get caught ...

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April Jeppson: Ode to the ride known as the raspberry

Every Little Thing, By April Jeppson Amongst all the heavy chaos in the world right now, we also ...

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April Jeppson: In uncertainty, focus on what you can control

Matthew 11:28: “ Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give ...

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