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The Apple Tree | March 9, 2022

Last week, the New York Post put up a graphic that identified North Dakota as “the best state at solving Wordle.” I’m not sure my participation is helping those numbers, but I absolutely love Wordle because…
Parking Like You’re the Only Car on the Lot | March 2, 2022

We have reached the point in winter in which North Dakotans adopt the age-old adage, “Dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening, and park like you’re the only car in the…
Squirt International | February 23, 2022

Last weekend, my ten-year-old played in the Squirt International hockey tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. The “Squirt” in “Squirt International” refers to the age group in which he skates – specifically, fourth- and fifth-graders. My son,…
No Mom Like a Hockey Mom | Levity Brevity, February 17, 2022

Another little story – this one called “No Mom Like A Hockey Mom.” I wrote this one after my friend told me her son only scores when she’s in the bathroom.
Hop, Skip, and a Jog: The Amanda Kosior Running Story | February 16, 2022

This is typically the time of year when I take up running. I am right type of person for running as I own a pair of sneakers, belong to a class of bipedal organisms, and say…
Keepin’ Busy | Levity Brevity, February 15, 2022

I like to write little stories (usually called Flash Fiction), and figured I’d post a few of them here. This one is called “Keepin’ Busy” and is based on a true story.
How to Spot a North Dakotan | Levity Brevity, February 13, 2022

I like to write little stories (usually called Flash Fiction), and figured I’d post a few of them here. This one is called “How to spot a North Dakotan.”
Picky Eating | February 9, 2022

Our six-year-old recently announced that he is a vegetarian. As a self-professed vegetarian, he has determined that his diet will be thus: Chicken nuggets Hot dogs, bun optional Hard-boiled eggs White carbs (all) Babybel cheese Ice…
Everything in the World, in part | February 2, 2022

It was my birthday last Saturday; I turned 42 years old. I like being 42. I wish I had been 42 when I was 32, you know what I mean? Actually, if I’m wishing for things,…
Hot tub | January 26, 2022

It is cold. Cold, cold, cold. Obviously, it’s not a surprise that we have low winter temperatures in North Dakota (“Warmer than Outer Space!” is my favorite weather-related headline); however, I still shrivel up like a…

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