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I finally went to the doctor today because I just can't handle whatever is going on with my shoulder. Did I fall or have an injury of some sort? I don't think so. Was I in an accident? Not that I recall. Am I just imagining it with my normal fifty and seasoned body? I wasn't sure. Here's the thing: I am a klutz. Always have been. I can trip over my own two feet on a good day. A few years back, I sprained my ankle so badly I had to wear a boot. Want to know how? I was running around the corner...

I have to be frank - I can't write my usual upbeat, humorous blog post this week. My mind has been swirling with thoughts that are making it hard to find the funny. And honestly, maybe that's okay. Maybe we all need to sit with the heavy stuff sometimes. In case you didn't know, I live in Minnesota. And in case you hadn't heard, it's been a little heavy around here lately. The hostility, anger, and sadness feels reminiscent of 2020 and George Floyd. I find myself mourning what this world has...

Happy 2026 to you all! And yes, of course, as we start a new year, we all do that thing where we look at our lives and say, "What can I do differently or better this year?" If you haven't had that thought, good for you—your life must be more organized than mine! So here I am, going into a new year, fifty and seasoned, with a whole list of things I want to do, think, see, or just try and tame. I am not a big one on resolutions. I've read that the vast majority of resolutions don't make it past...