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What the Hell am I Doing, Drinking in LA?

“I know that life is for the taking, so I better wise up, and take it quick.” – Bran Van 3000 I have had some pretty crazy adventures, done some crazy things in my lifetime. – I had my own custom wedding gowns featured in a major regional wedding show at the age of 18. [...]

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DIY “Random Light” Lampshade

Remember our friend Stephanie, who spent the summer of 2012 on a reality show? Though she’s a chemist, she quickly became known for her craftiness, always making stuff, designing furniture, etc. As she puts it, she imagines that she may be an interior designer in an alternate universe. Very much in touch with her crafty [...]

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Happy Anniversary, Yankee!

Seven years ago today, I married the coolest guy on the planet. At the time, pretty much nobody knew about it – we had been planning a big, “proper” wedding for August. Well, then I had to see a doctor here in America to get my thyroid checked up on, and the bill came in [...]

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DIY Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation

A few months ago, Porter and I spread out “enabler” tendencies beyond our house. If you’ve read my tornado book, Twisted: A Minneapolis Tornado Memoir… you may recall my friend Peter the ROCKSTAR. After the tornado, he came to our rescue with landscaper equipment and busted his butt to help us dig out from all [...]

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