Author Archives: Sandy

Memorial Day, a day to honor those that sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy and for our country. I attended the Burnsville Event at the City Hall this morning, it is sponsored by the Garden Club. It was great to … Continue reading →

“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. ”      – Audrey Hepburn   

There is hope in dreams, imagination and in the courage of those who wish to make those dreams a reality.  by Jonas Salk

“I alone  cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to make many ripples.” Mother Teresa

I just attended the Tribal-State Relations Training and learned a lot.  The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa hosted this event that involved  Tribal Leaders and MN  House of Representative Members. We have eleven tribes in Minnesota- four Dakota and seven … Continue reading →

The door to the human heart can be opened only from the inside. Anonymous Happy Valentine’s Day!

Listening to the impeachment hearing this past week has brought back terrible memories of January 6th. The vote in the Senate today was more than disturbing and depressing. Looks like Trump was right, he can commit murder and get away … Continue reading →

The vicious attack on the U.S. Capitol this past Wednesday creates lots of opportunities for reflection. First, the fact that so many of these people in the attack came prepared to engage in violence while some carried the United States … Continue reading →

I hope you have been enjoying the holiday season. While COVID has placed restrictions on some of our normal celebrations, I have been impressed with the creativity that families, religious institutions, and the media  have shown to make  celebrations possible … Continue reading →

While COVID  has forced us to celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday a little differently this year, there is still much that we have  and for which we should be grateful. This small prayer can help us focus. THANK GOD FOR LITTLE … Continue reading →