Category Archives: Health

Shattered Glasses

Posted on April 21, 2022 by minndixiemom

You tasted sweet on weary lipsAnd soothed a blistered soul,You numbed a pained, tormented heart,And filled a massive hole. You wrapped your arms around me,A comforting embrace.Pinot, riesling, cabernet,All washed away the angst. Wine drove me quickly to the nightTo … Continue reading →

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Health is Health: Putting physical and mental health on the same plane could eliminate stigma

Posted on January 27, 2022 by minndixiemom

For years, I’ve been in the “eliminate stigma” camp when it comes to mental illness and addiction. After all, I struggled with undiagnosed ADHD, non-hyperactivity, and general anxiety disorder from childhood into adulthood. Along the way, I self-medicated with alcohol. … Continue reading →

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Mom’s 86th Birthday: Celebrations in Quarantine

Posted on April 9, 2020 by minndixiemom

The COVID-19 pandemic is hurting us all. To date, more than 14,000 thousand people have lost their lives in the United States alone, leaving families immersed in grief and despair. Thankfully, many others have won their battles, or escaped affliction … Continue reading →

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Fundraising: “That’s not a fun job”

Posted on September 18, 2014 by minndixiemom

On the way to school Wednesday morning, one of the radio hosts talked about cancer. “Ms. V.B. had cancer,” said Sophia, 7, referring to Tracy Van Buren, her joyful, spirited kindergarten teacher who succumbed to cancer in March 2014. She was … Continue reading →

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The Climb to Preikestolen

Posted on July 19, 2014 by minndixiemom

Spiritually, I believe God is always close. Geographically, I believe there are locations, wonders of the world, in which He grants us all even greater access to His majesty and mystery. Preikestolen is one of those places. My sister, Heidi, … Continue reading →

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Rolling down the (Flint) River

Posted on July 7, 2014 by minndixiemom

When you leave the office, leave the office You work hard Monday through Friday. If you’re like me, you often forget to leave the daily grind at the office and focus entirely on family when the weekend arrives. Fortunately, I did … Continue reading →

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Uphill — off the bat

Posted on May 17, 2014 by minndixiemom

Seriously? My third 5K of the year was my worst to date. The first stretch was uphill. That about did me in right off the bat. Oh, the cramps! Don’t get me wrong. I really enjoyed participating in the second … Continue reading →

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EB’s hunt for the perfect egg (and honorary CEO)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by minndixiemom

Why did the chicken cross the road? To show the possum how it’s done. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Moving on to the meat of this post: What it takes to develop a better egg. The best egg. The Eggland’s Best … Continue reading →

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Eggland’s Best CEO: The cluck is ticking

Posted on September 25, 2013 by minndixiemom

Time is running out. The cluck is ticking and Sept. 30 is the last day to vote in the Eggland’s Best CEO contest. In my original Eggland’s Best blog post, I assured Charlie Lanktree that, as one of the contest’s 12 … Continue reading →

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Eggland’s Best: Karen Petersen for CEO

Posted on September 9, 2013 by minndixiemom

Charlie Lanktree is the long-time CEO of Eggland’s Best eggs. He’s done a phenomenal job. According to an article in Forbes magazine, Eggland’s Best has flourished under Lanktree’s leadership. At present, the company has franchised farms in 30 states and the … Continue reading →

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