I have a twentysomething friend who recently moved into her first apartment. The day of the move, she texted me: what is the best cleaner to use on… Read more “Mr. Clean is Kinda Cute”
Author: nmusolf
I am a writer, wife and mom living in southern Minnesota. I have written fiction and non-fiction and my work has also appeared in numerous Chicken Soup for the Soul books, Woman's World magazine, the Chicago Tribune and the Christian Science Monitor.
Big hair, big shoulder pads, big times
I’m quite often nostalgic for the 1970’s, the wonderful decade that gave us Starsky and Hutch, disco and a shampoo called “Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific,” but I have… Read more “Big hair, big shoulder pads, big times”
The best things in life might be free, but groceries cost a freakin’ fortune!
Our bank was recently bought out by another bank. Frankly, I don’t understand how any of that high finance stuff works, like Elon Musk having enough money… Read more “The best things in life might be free, but groceries cost a freakin’ fortune!”
Readers aren’t necessarily leaders, but they sure have fun
Surveys that ask, “What are your hobbies?” have given me the chills for years. Other people always seemed to have interesting hobbies like skydiving or ghost hunting… Read more “Readers aren’t necessarily leaders, but they sure have fun”
Five Zillion Shades of Gray
Have you heard some businesses are considering blocking real estate websites on company computers because apparently a LOT of employees while away far too many hours at… Read more “Five Zillion Shades of Gray”
Everyday Carry or You Can’t Take It With You
I watched with interest as my husband readied himself for work the other day. After getting dressed, he assembled a pile of things to bring with him.… Read more “Everyday Carry or You Can’t Take It With You”
It sure must be dark in there
It seems like you can’t turn on the news without hearing at least one story about the infrastructure lately, which isn’t much of a surprise. Take a… Read more “It sure must be dark in there”
Everyone’s best friend, especially in the winter
Most of the time I’d describe myself as a people person. Except around this time of year when winter starts dragging, the cold makes my nose run,… Read more “Everyone’s best friend, especially in the winter”
I’m not sure what I just heard
I recently heard that the iconic 1960s rock song “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” was supposedly meant to be called “In the Garden of Eden” but the songwriter was so, shall… Read more “I’m not sure what I just heard”
Sometimes you’re better off not knowing
I’m currently reading a historical novel about Andrew Jackson. It’s a nice change from my usual movie star autobiographies and makes me feel like I’m expanding my… Read more “Sometimes you’re better off not knowing”
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