Who’s the real turkey?

Who’s the real turkey?

When November rolls around, our thoughts naturally turn to birds—and one bird in particular: the turkey. According to the National Turkey Federation, 94% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, and 87% of those households make turkey the centerpiece of their holiday...
Perils for Pedestrians

Perils for Pedestrians

When we hear the words “traffic safety,” most of us envision motor vehicles and the long list of risk drivers (and passengers) face on the road. But there’s another much larger group – think all of us – at risk due to unsafe behaviors. Whether you’re out for an easy...
Mixed Feelings and Opportunities

Mixed Feelings and Opportunities

As I write this in late August, I’m juggling mixed feelings. Today’s forecast is for  quintessential “feels like State Fair weather.” A cool morning headed for summer-like highs that sends a clear message that the season is about to change. And, while like most...
Dueling Realities

Dueling Realities

Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of people use the phrase “two opposing things can be true at once.” And while that saying may be new to many of us, it’s actually been around for a long time in the worlds of psychology and conflict resolution. In fact, the most famous...
Life’s Real Risks are on the Road

Life’s Real Risks are on the Road

A good friend of mine is getting ready to make a life-saving kidney donation to someone she knows from college. She recently shared that she’s been asked many times about the risk involved and whether she’s afraid of any potential consequences to her own health. Her...
Keep Calm and Mind the Orange Cones

Keep Calm and Mind the Orange Cones

We’re all familiar with the old adage “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”  Those words never ring so true as during summertime on Minnesota roads when journeys can take on a meaning well beyond the idea of savoring each moment. In my...