From the end of the driveway it’s exactly 10 miles around the lake. The mix of asphalt pavement and recently improved multi-use path through the middle of Detroit Lakes takes me in a circle of rolling hills each Saturday that I’m lucky enough to be down here for my weekly long run. Each ...

As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, let us never forget what the colors of our flag tell us. Ah, the good old red, white and blue! Throughout history, these three colors have reflected many nations efforts to be a unifying symbol. So, what do these three colors mean? Well... Red ...

A fair question is, what are psychopaths, and where do they come from? Where can psychopaths be found? Truth be told, you don’t have to look very far. They can be found in every part of our society. They can be found in every career and job site. They can be found in the cream of ...

It has been said that the only constant is change. This is true except if you’re hoping for change from a 20-dollar bill after filling your car’s gas tank. Tremendous changes have taken place on the farm where I launched my dairy farming career 46 years ago. When I first rented that ...

Last weekend we had the summer solstice, the longest day of the year with the light of day lasting until late in the evening. The solstice is one of the most underrated days of the year. There’s very little special celebrating, no day off for wage earners. I think there’s a bias ...

When I was young, there was a farmer who lived west of me. George’s wife had passed away, and he lived alone. Several times a day, George drove to town for coffee, meals, and fellowship at Schultz Café. The staff and other old guys were his family. George was never in a hurry to get to ...