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Cordial Company

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Company Christmas parties.  Love them or hate them, unless you are self-employed you probably have one coming up on your calendar. There are a few schools of thought on these events.  Some folks say they are essentially mandatory if you want to advance at your company.  Some folks avoid them like the plague because they DO want to advance and… Read more »

World Farm Animals Day

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Today is World Farm Animals Day. This day was created in memory of Ghandi, who preached that all animals should be treated humanely, even those destined for the dinner plate. Having grown up on a farm myself I couldn’t agree with him more. Well cared for animals will produce more milk, will grow faster, and will be overall more profitable… Read more »

Good Sports

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I spent last Saturday at the Waseca Marching Classic.  This is an annual marching band competition and clinic for high school bands that’s in its third decade.  I believe between the parade and field show competitors there were around 20 schools from Minnesota and Iowa that participated.  And while it got a little cold towards the end of the night… Read more »

The Human Touch

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I left my house at 10am on Friday morning and didn’t get back until 6pm Sunday night.  What struck me while driving home was just how many different emotions I experienced in the span of about 72 hours.  I went through everything from sadness and anger while helping a dear friend move (due to her pending divorce) to the enjoyment… Read more »