COLUMNS
Column - Sidewalk people unsettling
A sure sign of spring, more certain than that first robin, is the appearance of the cartoon people.February 05, 2010
Column - Add years to your life
At the annual convention of the Minnesota Newspaper Association last week, one of the keynote speakers was Dan Buettner, New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Zones.February 05, 2010
Column - 1910: Recorder reported 414 births and 175 deaths
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.February 03, 2010
Column - The nose can become a time machine
Certain smells can transport a person to the past quicker than any science-fiction time machine.January 29, 2010
Column - Mistakes can be laughable
It’s amazing what happens when you accidentally switch one little letter in a word.January 29, 2010
Column - 1960: Mayor to receive annual salary of $500
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.January 27, 2010
Column - What can we do? Contribute 
The Haitian earthquake is like seeing a preview of the end of the world.
Like the 2004 Asian tsunami, this Haitian catastrophe has the awful power to leave us utterly speechless. There are no words to describe it.
January 22, 2010
Column - Lutefisk - with a twist 
By now, you’ve probably heard enough about lutefisk. About its jelly-like texture, unique aroma and distinctive taste.
But here’s a twist: Have you ever grilled it?
January 22, 2010
Column - 1960: 223 area residents draw unemployment 
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
January 20, 2010
Column - 'Blood' is a riveting movie 
These days, I don’t recommend many current movies. That’s because, for my money, they’re too expensive to go to at the theater, and a lot of heralded films turn out to be big disappointments.
January 15, 2010
Column - Miracles of technology 
It’s a strange world we’re living in: Modern technology is improving our lives and giving us opportunities we never even dreamed of before. Yet, at the same time, it’s obvious that things are progressing faster than we know how to deal with them.
January 15, 2010
The tragicomedy of the egged car 
Call me crazy, but my idea of fun isn’t throwing eggs at cars when it’s 20 degrees below zero. But apparently, someone doesn’t agree.
January 13, 2010
Column - 2000: Brian Helberg bowls perfect game of 300 
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
January 13, 2010
Column - Security lapse reflects wider breakdown 
The inability to prevent that would-be terrorist from boarding a jet plane recently does not surprise me at all.
By Dennis Dalman , January 08, 2010
Column - College frustrations 
As a senior in high school, thinking about going to college can be very exciting, but frustrating.
By By Jordan Peterson, Student Intern , January 08, 2010
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Weighing in
This morning, I was on my way to my Weight Watchers meeting and for once, I was not really looking forward to going. I had talked myself into not being disappointed when I stepped on the scale. I didn't have a very good week...remember, I couldn't get full. I was constantly eating and didn't do much
Posted by: fatgirl on May 20, 2009 at 1:20 PM | Confessions of a Fat GirlStill hungry
Do you ever have those days that no matter what you eat, you can't seem to get full? Today was one of the those days for me. Seriously, as I write this, my tummy is still growling at me even though I just ate a small snack not more than 15 minutes ago. I ate my breakfast (yogurt and a Vitalicious m
Posted by: fatgirl on May 15, 2009 at 10:05 PM | Confessions of a Fat Girl
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