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Partsman: He’ll know what you need by the look on your face

I grew up working in my dad’s automotive service station, as did my brothers. He would often send us out on an errand to pick up some parts he needed for a job. When we were younger, we’d go on … Continue reading

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Hear the ‘North Dakota National Anthem’ and a few other tunes

We had singer/songwriter Gordy Pratt in the office earlier this month to perform a few tunes, such as his “(Your State Name) National Anthem,” which you can listen to below. Pratt was here to perform at a local event and also … Continue reading

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Looking for a new iPod stereo

Two years ago, my mother gave me a Griffin Amplifi iPod speaker system for Christmas. It was fantastic and I used it happily almost every day since. That is, unti Tuesday night, when it broke. I was reaching for the … Continue reading

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Tom Waits among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

The next inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced today, and I was happy to see Tom Waits was among the artists who will be honored this spring. Waits is a bit of a different sort … Continue reading

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Free ticket to Everyday Sunday/John Reuben concert

I have a ticket here to the Everyday Sunday and John Reuben concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Zebedee Center, 214 Fourth St. S.E. The concert will also feature live art painter Eric Samuel Timm and special guest DJ Steve … Continue reading

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Songs worth sharing: Two great Weezer numbers

Ben Rodgers seems rather partial to Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” video. Here are two of the band’s songs, and videos, that I think are better. First, “Keep Fishin’,” which includes the Muppets, and as such is naturally awesome. The second is … Continue reading

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Song worth sharing: Letter to me

I’m going to be gone until Monday. Until then, here’s a song that I’d wish I could have heard back when I was in high school — especially the line “And I’d end by saying have no fear, these are … Continue reading

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Songs worth sharing: Deer gun opener

Here’s a couple of songs for Friday’s opening of deer gun season. The first is a well-known one in these parts, “Da Turdy Point Buck.” The second is one that fewer souls know, “The hunting song,” by Tom Lehrer.

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Song worth sharing: When I get where I’m going

Some time today, a truly great man will be laid to rest in a small cemetery outside of Newbury, Kan. His name is Joe Glotzbach, and he was a father, teacher, mentor, Scout leader, church leader and friend. The number … Continue reading

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Song worth sharing: “Photograph” by Charlie Robison

Here’s a wonderful tune about the incredible value of family portraits, especially long after the people they show are gone.

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