I wasn’t planning on writing anything else about our move because, honestly, who wants to read that – but the whole thing was such a wild ride that Kyle basically insisted I record it here for posterity. So, here we go:
Tag: Bismarck
Squeegee | NNoTW July 22, 2021
We are moving; and between packing up and saying goodbye to our current house, renovating and unpacking our new house, working at my job, and doing the bare minimum at parenting, I have reached my complete maximum mental bandwidth. Read on.
The politics of cake | NNoTW July 1, 2021
Our friends hosted a family birthday party for their ten-year-old last weekend. The jury is still out between my sons as to the second-best part of the soiree (right now it’s a tie between the slip-and-slide covered in dish soap and “playing” in general), but they both have agreed that the number-one spot goes to the cake.
There is no E in Amanda | NNoTW June 3, 2021
This week’s story is about my feelings on gasoline, and this week’s news has penguins, ‘Prizm’ers, and parties. Read on.
Country Quiet | NNoTW May 27, 2021
This week’s story is about the sound of silence, and this week’s news has hikers, bikers, and birthdays (oh my!). Read on.
Good Ranch | NNoTW May 20, 2021
This week’s story is about ranch dressing, and this week’s news is about pen pals, teen suicide prevention, and a food pantry vegetable garden. Read on.
Look, a goose | NNoTW May 6, 2021
This week’s story is about the animal kingdom, and this week’s news has kid-friendly outfits and pie. Read on.
The write stuff | NNoTW April 15, 2021
This week’s story is about writing, and this week’s news is about a big deal of a small town, a leftover lunch program, and a glamorous prom. Read on.
No bother | NNoTW April 8, 2021
This week’s story is about staying out of trouble, and this week’s news is about healthy families, a new kidney, and a garden of healing. Read on.
Box Set | NNoTW April 1, 2021
This week’s story is a tale of two infomercials, and this week’s news has friendly fire departments, a Fueled Force, and a four-time award-winning artist. Read on.
Hockey Tournaments | NNoTW March 25, 2021
This week’s story is about Hockey Moms, and this week’s news has free food, free braces, and and a shipping-container-turned-cabin built with free materials. Read on.
The Lawn Ranger | NNoTW March 11, 2021
This week’s story is about the first time I mowed our lawn, and this week’s news is about a new definition of a “LOAN,” a black-footed ferret, and a bunch of North Dakotans competing on a national scale. Read on.
Goot Girl | NNoTW February 18, 2021
This week’s story is about Andes Mints, and this week’s news has a lot of LEGOs, volunteer grandparents, and barn gnomes. Read on.
Crab | NNoTW February 11, 2021
This week’s story is about a Crabby Valentine’s Day, and this week’s news is about a 40-year volunteer, a room full of prom dresses, and Hygge. Read on.
A Girl, an Engine Block Heater, and the South Forks Plaza | NNoTW February 4, 2021
This week’s story is about my job at the Shirt Shoppe, and this week’s news has not one, not two, but three articles about cats. Read on.
Bar Harbor is for ice cream | NNoTW January 12, 2021
This week’s story is about a trip to Bar Harbor, and this week’s news is about a red panda named Bo, a fundraiser named Danette, and a teacher named Jo. Read on.
The Farmer Hello | NNoTW December 24, 2020
This week’s story is about Country Waving, and this week’s news is about carolers, Christmas stories, and a Great Conjunction. Read on.
A tale of three chickens | NNoTW December 17, 2020
This week’s story is about our Fart Car, and this week’s news is about a really big fez, free lunch, and a pile of jammies. Read on.
Casserole Batter Rye Bread | NNoTW December 3, 2020
This week’s story is about Mississippi Pot Roast, and this week’s news is about a pretty impressive tip, Closet 701, and Lyd’s Kids. Read on.
The Tempo | NNoTW November 19, 2020
This week’s story is about my Ford Tempo, and this week’s news is about a sensory garden, 1,300 pairs of socks, and a lot of Thanksgiving turkey. Read on.
