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Julie Seedorf: Can’t always be silent on the bigger issues

I always seem to have an opinion on something. It doesn’t matter whether the subject affects me. It ...

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Julie Seedorf: Do you seem more like a weed or a flower?

I love flowers. This is the time of year when the flowers are in full bloom and make ...

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Julie Seedorf: Support local artists and small businesses

One of my favorite pastimes during the summer months is visiting outdoor flea markets, county fairs and art ...

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Julie Seedorf: Many thanks to Red Cross visitors this week

It is comforting to know when there is a disaster such as a fire or storm in your ...

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Julie Seedorf: Is it true that blondes really have more fun?

I know they say blondes have more fun. Having been a blonde most of my life, I do ...

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Julie Seedorf: Stand up and have your voices be heard

I fell in love this week. Visiting the Freeborn County Humane Society with my friend, I fell in ...

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Julie Seedorf: It’s a little bit of this and a little bit of that

It’s time for a “this n’ that” column. Let’s start with libraries. I love libraries, but I must admit, ...

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Julie Seedorf: You are not as honest as you think you are

Are you corrupt? I didn’t think I was a corrupt person, but maybe I am. Maybe you are, ...

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Julie Seedorf: Get rid of those uncomfortable church pews

I love the look of old church pews. I wouldn’t mind having an old church pew in my ...

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Julie Seedorf: Let the fireworks begin this Fourth of July

I don’t love fireworks, but I don’t hate them either. I think they are fun and pretty, and ...

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Julie Seedorf: Say something positive about the country

I can’t dance. I would love to learn to dance. My toes tap when I hear music. Unfortunately, ...

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Julie Seedorf: Small towns have grieved earlier hospital losses

I was born in the Albert Lea hospital. It was not too long after my birth that the ...

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Julie Seedorf: Take a risk, look for the gorilla in the room

I saw the gorilla. I did! I did! Because I saw the gorilla it means I am a ...

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Julie Seedorf: Do certain smells evoke memories for you?

I love the smell of spring and summer. It has its own sweetness. Smell has a way of ...

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Julie Seedorf: Things in life can be baffling coincidences

Have you ever had strange things happen to you, making you wonder if you are seeing things and ...

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