Monthly Archives for August 2011
Nerves, excitement, tears mark first day of school
By JACKIE BORCHARDT - Star-Tribune staff writer Standing outside Park Elementary School, Cooper Castle watched kids scuttle past and through the front doors. He shuffled his weight from one foot to another — nervous yet excited for his first day of … Continue reading
Gone fishin’
In the two years I’ve lived next to the North Platte River, I have not gone fishing. I’ve floated the river (three times). I’ve run past it at least twice a week. I’ve eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner on its … Continue reading
Empire State of mind
I visited college friends in New York at the end of last month — my first real vacation (not tied to work or family obligations) in a year. I had a few must-do’s but I left the weekend up to … Continue reading