When I wrote Go Away - Snow, I was thinking that this was my ode to winter weather. However, we are experiencing a storm of blizzard proportions. The high winds, combined with the snow, are causing the problems. Trees and limbs (trees again, not human) are coming down and anything not tightly fastened (this could be human) is tumbling. It was quite a challenge getting winter blankets on the horses in the wind. By the time I had one end secured, the other end was coming up to meet me. I brought most of them into the stalls for the night … (6 comments)
top mn home stager: Say "I Love You"
- 02/11/08 06:54 AM
Jonathan Tyrrell was trapped in a burning furniture store, speaking on the phone to the fire department dispatcher who told him help was on the way. Jonathan was to stay down low and keep tapping on the wall with his hammer. "Please don't be long" Tyrrell said, "I've got a wife and kids". He spoke about that which was most important to him. Shortly after, he was rescued. However, in the same building a group of 9 firefighters were cut off from their escape route and called "Mayday" to dispatchers. Soon the firefighters realized that they could not be rescued. … (15 comments)
top mn home stager: And You Thought Bobbing For Apples Was Fun!!!
- 01/26/08 10:45 AM
Remember the days of playing "bobbing for apples"? This Japanese game show has taken such childish games to new levels. They test skills of flexibility and strength - combined with tasty cuisine. In footage never seen before in the country of America , these teams battle it out for unknown prizes and the esteem of their fellow countrymen and the admiration of women. If you are a little tired of your basic and boring party games, be sure to watch this video for a new one or just watch for a good laugh. In these slow times, you could always … (21 comments)
top mn home stager: Attention Aspiring Actors in the Brainerd Lakes Area
- 01/18/08 11:21 AM
photo by Tim Farris Photographer - Flickr This is your chance to take an improv workshop with the Second City improvisational comedy troupe from Chicago. They will be performing "One Nation Under Blog" January 24th at the Central Lakes College and then conducting two improv workshops. The first is 7-9 PM on January 23 and the second one is 1-3 PM January 24th. Both of these will be held at the Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota. The fee for one workshop is $75 or if you want to take both: $125. The registration deadline is January 20th. … (5 comments)
top mn home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Inviting All Minnesota Poets
- 01/18/08 10:29 AM
The League of Minnesota Poets is inviting Minnesota poets to submit an original poem that is about a Minnesota county for an anthology titled "County Lines". The deadline is February 7th with publication being scheduled for this summer. Poems should showcase aspects of living life in that county, inspiring nature, interesting people, culture of their area and history. The League of Minnesota Poets is especially seeking poems by natives of each county whose work reflects ethnic diversity. Both new poems and those which were previously published somewhere else are welcome. For more details about submission guidelines visit The League of … (0 comments)
top mn home stager: Heritage Assembly of God in Baxter Has New Children's Pastor
- 01/14/08 03:27 PM
A grand welcome to new Pastor Bryan and Trena Boone. Their first Sunday as Children's' Pastors will be January 20th. Pastor Bryan has served the past year and a half at ROC International Church in Northville, Michigan as Children's Pastor and interned in Bloomington, Minnesota at Cedar Valley Church. Both Bryan and Trena are graduates of North Central University in Minneapolis. Bryan has his degree in Children's Ministry and Trena has a degree in Elementary Education. Bryan started out in Heritage Assemblies of God as a PK, as he is the son of Pastor Mark and Mary Boone. Those who … (0 comments)
top mn home stager: Tossing the Greens
- 01/05/08 01:27 PM
I do not know where I got this recipe from so my apologies to someone for not being able to give them credit. I did make a few modifications from the original and served it twice over the Holidays - giving out a few copies of the recipe. My husband is not a big fan of salad, especially with an oil and vinegar dressing, but he had seconds and cleaned up the bowl later. 10 cups mixed baby greens and spinach 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese 1 medium tart apple cubed 1 pear cubed 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup cashews _________________________________ 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup cider … (24 comments)
top mn home stager: Recalling The Rescue of a Japanese Fisherman - 62 years ago
- 05/25/07 09:36 AM
About a month before this story took place, atomic bombs had been dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing about 210,00 Japanese citizens. WW2 was officially over but Navy ships remained stationed off the coast of Japan, there were lingering hostilities and perhaps some that remain today. A Crosslake, MN. man was serving as a Navy seaman aboard the USS Clifton, a fleet tanker. His crew felt the impact as the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and they went on shore to visit the decimated city some time later. Around September 16, 1945 the typhoon Makurazaki struck Kagoshima Bay, Japan, and nearly … (3 comments)
top mn home stager: A How to hold an open house video-or not?
- 05/23/07 02:54 PM
" The Chad" will bring you bagels and cream cheese if you will bring him a sale. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2025747315 … (3 comments)
top mn home stager: Explosion, Fire, and Injuries in Brainerd, MN
- 05/23/07 01:47 PM
A rural Brainerd man, Harvey Starks- 40, was severely burned as a gas cooking stove he was trying to light exploded. Subsequently 3 mobile homes and a pickup were destroyed in the blaze that followed. Starks was airlifted by North Air Care to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis where he is listed in critical condition. Upon arrival, firefighters found only the charred remains of the wooden frame in the front of Stark's mobile home. Despite the damage, Stark was the only person injured in the blast according to Sheriff Dahl. … (0 comments)
top mn home stager: Riverwood Clinic Opening in Garrison
- 05/22/07 12:51 PM
Garrison will have starting June 4th a satellite clinic. They will offer a full range of primary healthcare services. These include a family practice physician, nurse practioner, pharmacy lab and radiology services. Urgent care and scheduled appointments will be available, drive thru prescription pharmacy and mammograms. CLINIC HOURS Monday -Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM to 2 PM PHARMACY HOURS Monday -Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM Phone number is 888-270-1882 … (0 comments)
While our cities of Brainerd and Baxter are failing to establish smoking ordinances - other Minnesota cities have been bravely stepping up to the plate. A statewide smoking ban is expected to get a vote in the Mn. House. This would threaten those determined to smoke in public regardless of the rules and those proprietors who allow them to do so, with fines of up to $300. At the present in St. Paul at least ,the fines start at $500 and can jeopardize their liquor licenses. The history of local smoking bans in six counties and 10 cities would lead one … (2 comments)
top mn home stager: Minnesota Horse Expo is Coming
- 04/24/07 01:49 PM
One of my favorite events is coming on April 27th - April 29th. That is THE MN HORSE EXPO. It almost hits my fav page as high as The Mn State Fair. There are free lectures and demonstrations every day from the top trainers in the nation. This year Scoot Hanson covers Self Defense for Trail Riders. Richard Shrake is The Ultimate Coach. Curt Pate speaks on AQHA Professional Horsemanship. Brenda Imes is presenting as a Gaited Horse Clinician. Dr. Temple Grandin who authored Animals in Translation will be there. Charmayne James will be also and she is an 11 time … (0 comments)
top mn home stager: The Staging of a Marriage Proposal
- 04/04/07 07:59 AM
Once upon a time, a Prince called from Wisconsin asking if in a few weeks he could propose to his girlfriend on our frozen beaver pond in Minnesota. Since he, his girlfriend and my daughter had all gone to school together in Florida, I said yes (like I'd say no?) After he secretly asked her father for her hand (& the rest of her as well) they would come to our place to say hello. Late on the appointed night from inside my nice warm kitchen, I could see their car lights coming up the driveway. I efficiently called the crew … (6 comments)
top mn home stager: What Is In Your Tool Bag?
- 04/04/07 05:21 AM
As a Home Stager & Interior Redesigner, I carry a number of tools in my Re$ale Design tool bag. Here is a list of my personal favorites: One 16 foot FatMax retractable tape measure by StanleyOne 25 foot retractable tape measureOne small carpenter's level with attached magnetic stripOne FatMax Laser Level kit One medium weight claw hammerOne light weight ball-peen hammerTwo needle nose pliersOne slip-joint plier Makita 12V Cordless drill with light and a variety of bits - slotted & phillips -all sizes Two batteries for above Battery chargerStud finderHot-Glue guns and lots of sticks for each -both low and high temperature Staple gun- … (19 comments)
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