Live It! - April 2014 issue

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APRIL / MAY 2014

IT’S ALL THE RAGE

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Spring of change ...Spring is often a season of change. A time to refresh, remodel and rearrange. The staff of

Live it! magazine has been rearranged a bit as we move through spring. Reporter Ashley White

(pictured with me, at right, in the photo below) has moved out of the area to be near her love

— must have been that last series she did on relationships! — and is no longer an integral

part of the Live it! staff.

We will miss Ashley a great deal as she was very in-

strumental in helping Live it! magazine develop an iden-

tity over the course of the last two years. We are hopeful

Ashley will still be able to do some freelance work for Live

it!, but only time will tell. If not, her articles in this issue

may be her final Live it! hurrah! We wish to thank Ashley

for sharing her time with us and wish her nothing but

the best in all her future endeavors.

We welcome Dan Burdett to Live it! magazine. Dan

has written for Live it! in the past and had already been

working on our cover story for this issue when changes

started to occur. Dan shows great enthusiasm and is ex-

cited to expand the horizons of Live it! We look forward to

a new working relationship together.

Dan’s cover story takes us down another avenue of change. “Juicing” has become all the

rage with people looking to cleanse their bodies and live a healthier lifestyle. He shares his per-

sonal experience with us and gives us some insight to how change can affect us.

If a new hobby is what you are looking for this spring, the china painters in west central

Minnesota share their story with us as they celebrate 30 years of enjoying their rather unique

hobby. They are always looking to mentor new hobbyists sharing their love for the art.

Ryan over at the library shares an interesting list of books that can inspire us and help us

all transition through spring into summer, now that spring has finally arrived, and Ron’s

“spirits” column reminds us that it is time to play ball. If you need a bit of help getting into

shape this spring, Jon shares some tips on how to prepare our bodies for the upcoming sum-

mer season. And, Claudette again shares her inspiration on how to heal our bodies and rid our-

selves of guilt and shame as we move on with our lives.

If you have a topic you’d like to see in Live it!, send your story idea to [email protected].

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Spring in west central Minnesota …

it really is a beautiful thing …

Live it! Sharon BomstadLive it! Editor

“Love through the Ages” feedbackOn Burt and Donna Sundberg, elderly couple:

In regard to the Valentine article fea-turing Burt and Donna Sundberg … hewas head of the Willmar Public Libraryfor many years and helped and touchedmany lives. His gentle, intelligent na-ture earned him the title of being thebest boss I have ever had. Many Godblessings wished upon them.

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This was such a great article and wewant to show it off!!

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article in @Liveitmag w/ @Ashley_WCTinterviewing. We’ll be looking forward tothe next issue! #classy

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Another great Live it! Magazine by ourstaff and contributors. Thank you SharonBomstad, Ashley White, Anne Polta, GaryMiller, Kayla Prasek, Michelle Gauer,Dennis Benson and Jacinda Davis.

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28 What’s happenin’? Music fills the air

3 Reader’s mailbag: Share your thoughts with us

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What’s inside

Painting tomorrow’s heirlooms today 6

6 China painting a timeless craft

12 Does juicing leave you hungry?

15 Juicing recipes for a healthier you

Features

1515 Why do people juice?

20 Style it!: Fashion trends for spring

22 Eat it!: It’s tea time, and how about a scone?

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CHINA PAINTERSfind beauty in patience, timelessness of craft

CChina painting may be somewhat of a lost art, but anactive group of women in the Grove City area hope to re-verse that trend and make a new generation aware of thebeauty of this timeless craft.

“Some people might say it’s dying, but I don’t thinkso,” says Corrine Nelson, a 25-year member of the WestCentral Minnesota Porcelain Artists group. “Chinapainting is a historic art in many places of the world.They’re painting tomorrow’s heirlooms today.”

This year, the West Central Minnesota PorcelainArtists group is celebrating its 30th anniversary in theGrove City community. The group meets from 9 a.m. to3 p.m. on the second Monday of the month from April

through November at Trinity Lutheran Church in GroveCity. While most of the women have been attending foryears, the group always accepts new members and willteach them the basics of china painting, also calledporcelain painting.

Group members come from as far as Alexandria, St.Cloud and St. Paul, according to Rennie Malinski, one ofthe original officers of the group. Rennie has been chinapainting for nearly 40 years and owned a porcelain artbusiness, Rennie’s China Closet, in downtown Litch-field. She closed the store after 10 years last summer forhealth reasons.

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“There’s always something new to learn, and you can beinspired by so many things. I just really enjoy it.”

Two or three times a year, the Grove City group hosts in-depth seminars with guest artists from across the country.These seminars give the group a chance to study their artmore deeply and learn new techniques.

Some members also represent the group at the Min-nesota World Organization of China Painters conventionevery year. This year, the show will be held in Austin inOctober. In the past, west central Minnesota artists havetaken home some of the convention’s top awards, Renniesays.

“We have some beautiful artists in our group,” she says.“Some of us have demonstrated in other states. We’ve cer-tainly been a very active group.”

While both Rennie and Corrine say that almost anyonecan learn the art of china painting, it does take some tech-nical skill and one other important virtue: patience.

Porcelain painting is done in layers, with the first layerpainted the lightest. After each layer, the piece is fired in akiln “so that the glaze opens up and the paint sinks intoit,” Rennie says. After it’s fired, the artist will lightly sandthe piece and then paint it again, this time with darkercolors. This process can be repeated as many times as nec-essary to finish the piece.

“I once had a vase I fired 15 times,” Rennie says. “Itdoes take patience. Sometimes, it’s only when you thinkyou’re done that you notice something else it will need.”

Brushes and paints are set out alongside St. Cloud artistLucille Johnson’s work at her display table during thechina painting celebration Aug. 17 at Trinity LutheranChurch in Grove City.

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In the eight months that the group meets every year, it’sfairly typical for a member to only finish three or four majorpieces, Corrine says. It may not be a quick process, but eachfinished piece can remain a cherished treasure for years ifproperly cared for.

“If you take care of it, it can last forever,” Corrine says. “Ilike to set tables, and now I can use my own dishes that I’vemade myself. I have so many pieces that I can’t reach all ofthem anymore.”

Traditionally, china painting is done on plates, cups, saucersand trays. However, this type of painting could really be doneon any white, glazed porcelain surface. Rennie and Corrinehave known some artists to paint wine goblets, toast racks andeven coffee pots.

Most often, china painters choose to de-pict scenes from nature: birds, rivers,lakes, trees and flowers. Much of thesepaintings are done freehand, althoughsome artists will sketch out patterns withgraphite paper first.

Rennie’s favorite scene to paint is one that, even after 40years, she admits she still hasn’t mastered yet: a rose.

“After all these years, I still can’t paint a rose like I want to,”Rennie says. “I do a lot of roses, but I haven’t gotten to thepoint I want to yet.”

But whether she ever masters the intricacy of the rose or notis irrelevant, and that’s the whole point of china painting, shesays. It doesn’t matter if it’s perfect – what matters is the factthat you created a piece of art with your own two hands.

“So many people don’t know that they could make some-thing that nice by themselves,” Rennie says. “You can gainself-confidence from painting these beautiful pieces.”

Corrine has not only found self-confidence from chinapainting, but also a hobby that brings her a sense of content-ment. She encourages others to try it for that reason.

“It gives you so much satisfaction to see the final product,”Corrine says. “Everyone can do it. You just have to learn to goslowly, lightly and with discipline, and soon you will begin tofeel the joy and peace in yourself.”

Mark your calendarOn Aug. 16, the West Central Minnesota Porcelain

Artists group will be having a 30th anniversary cele-bration at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grove City.There will be demonstrations, displays and items forsale. The public is invited to celebrate the art of chinapainting with the group.

Almost anyone can learn the art ofchina painting, it does take some techni-cal skill and one other important virtue:

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Many people are uncomfortable questioning their finan-cial adviser. They either do not want to ask orthey find it rude to ask. If you have a question,ask it.

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Plus, sometimes it feels as if the financial ad-viser is talking in a foreign language with all of those tech-nical terms.

When you get overwhelmed and start asking questions,does the financial adviser listen and try to answer them tothe point where you feel comfortable or do they not get an-swered and you end up feeling more confused than you didbefore the meeting started?

Many financial advisers feel that they are teachers educat-ing their clients in the ways of investments. As I am sureyou have heard, everyone has different learning styles. Doyou and your financial adviser match up so that you learnsomething when you are in their office?

You have the right to ask your questions and get them an-swered. Speak up for yourself and remember that this fi-nancial adviser is there for you.

✔ Do you know how your financial adviser gets paid?Now here is an interesting question. He or she is a profes-

sional and I imagine you might have wondered a time ortwo how their paycheck is funded. This is probably some-thing you may want to ask. This is allowed and encouraged.When your financial adviser is letting you know about thefees and expenses of the investments you have, he or sheshould also be letting you know how they get paid.

✔ Does your financial adviser service youraccounts no matter what your account balance is?

If you are a client, you deserve your financial ad-viser’s attention. It does not matter how manyzeros are on your account. When that financial ad-viser accepted you and your family as clients, he orshe became your financial resource. You are as much as aclient as anyone else in their business.

Make sure that when you do need their attention you arerespectful of their time. Make an appointment so that allparties involved can be prepared and have the time to fullyexplore that situation.

✔ When was the last time your financial adviser con-ducted a review of your beneficiaries, goals and went overyour financial plan?

One financial exercise that you should do every year atyour annual review is check your beneficiaries on your in-vestments, insurances and your legal documents. This ispart of reviewing your financial plan. It is important tomake sure that everything is set up the way you need it tobe. Do you have an ex-spouse listed as your beneficiary?Have you forgotten to add a child? Do you have a deceasedbrother named as your executor? These are things thatmust be addressed. When you are gone, all that is left is thelegal documents you put into writing. Make sure they arewhat you want and remember that fair is not always equal.

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ITHE HUNGER GAME

It’s Wednesday and I’m miserable.An older gentleman is demolishing a

cheeseburger mere feet from where Istand in that little nook at Cash WiseFoods in Willmar. It’s a place where menof a certain age congregate over coffeeand lunch, and I have no business there.

But I know that burger. It’s toothsome,palatable and delicious in a way only agreat burger can be. I can’t help myself.I’m transfixed.

He looks up — I’m sure sensing myfrantic stare — and glances casually inmy direction before the allure of thatwondrous and juicy meat redirects his at-tention. Fearful I may actually drool, Iconvince myself the pain of this momentis not a sane test of my willpower.

I break my hypnosis.With a booming stride, I disappear into

a crowd of shoppers, muttering to myself. I’m so hungry.

BY DAN BURDETTPHOTOGRAPHY BY RON ADAMS


The experimentTwo days prior to my momentary meltdown, I began a

five-day liquid diet. I became intrigued by liquid diets — specifically juicing

— after viewing a documentary last year on obesity. Atthat time, I was consuming too many starch-heavy pastaand rice dishes. On my best days I felt sluggish, and I waslooking for ways to infuse my diet with healthier options.I was curious about the idea that liquid diets allow con-sumption of the daily recommended servings of fruits andvegetables without the constraints of planning an elabo-rate meal.

After consulting last fall with a doctor, I implementedjuicing as a part of my diet. I started slowly, juicing onceor twice a month for a day at a time to detoxify. As I be-came more familiar with the process, I wondered aboutturning to a liquid diet as my sole form of sustenance foran extended period of time and documenting the venture.

This is my testament …

The prepFor this little experiment, I decided to use a NutriBullet

to prepare my meals. I had purchased one around Thanks-giving of last year to add some variety to my juicinghabits. I immediately began to prefer it over my tradi-tional juicer, as it not only extracts the juice but com-pletely breaks down the ingredients into a shake.Comparatively, a juicer simply extracts the juice and spitsout the remainder of the ingredients as a multicoloredpulp. That pulp, Mayo Clinic states, is rich in fiber andcontains numerous vitamins. But it’s also nauseating to the senses and invariably wound up in the trash. That

seemed extremely wasteful to me. I also like that the Nu-triBullet comes with an extensive recipe book that assistsin determining the best ingredients to combine for tasteand nutrition.

I settled on four recipes I thought would offer the mostbalanced approach to my venture: The Immunity Mix,The Vita-Berry Blast, The Protein Powerhouse and TheMix and Match. (The ingredients and reviews for eachrecipe can be viewed on Page 8). I priced up the ingredi-ents and was about $30 under the $100 budget I had previ-ously secured for this little experiment. I would be livingoff about $14.20 worth of fruit and vegetables each day. Irotated the recipes daily, committing to one shake forbreakfast, one for lunch and one for dinner. I also decidedto drink two 12-ounce glasses of water between each meal.

The walking deadI was brimming with confidence when I made my first

shake Monday morning. In all honesty, I thought my ex-periment would be a cakewalk; nothing that day led me tobelieve otherwise. Three shakes, a couple chest pumpsand an alpha roar later, I was on my way. I felt cleansedand alert. I was eager to see what the next day wouldbring.

Dan Burdett mixes up a shake that would be his noonmeal. Dan went on a five-day liquid “juicing” diet, usingfour primarly juicing recipes that would make up his mealsfor the duration — one shake at breakfast, one for lunchand one for dinner.

When I awoke Tuesday, I was perturbed. I had slept eighthours the night prior, but I felt tired and anxious. The drawnlook on my face was nothing new, given my late-night workschedule and the fact I’m the parent of a toddler. I mean-dered, unenthused, to the kitchen and devoured my break-fast.

Almost immediately I was energized and nourished. I feltlike I was over that initial hump and in charge, like a drillsergeant in mid-cadence. That feeling never left me, and I fellasleep that night the moment my head touched my pillow.

Then Wednesday came. It was awful, a putrid day. I was famished when I awoke.

Breakfast did little to cure this ill. I had to run numerous er-rands before work, and everywhere I turned I saw food, Ismelled food, I craved food.

The Subway and Jimmy John’s signs on First Street inWillmar were blinding with temptation.

The aroma from the fire pit at Grizzly’s punctuated mysenses as I wandered to Dollar Tree. What a tease.

And then that dreaded burger. Good Lord, make it stop. A going-away lunch was held that afternoon for a colleague.I didn’t attend because I couldn’t stand the thought of a

dozen co-workers demolishing plates of Mexican food beforeme as my stomach growled, a few leafy greens and a mangoits only friends. I was ravenous, my lunch offering little tothwart my cravings.

I got to work that afternoon, and it was a busy day. An im-pending storm forced early deadline. I consumed dinner withfury and buried myself in my work, thankful that I would behome an hour early. When the paper rolled off the presssometime after 11 p.m., I scurried from the building towardmy frozen car. The two-mile drive home felt endless. Icrawled into bed, a beaten man.

The next morning, I was deeply atypical: My muscles wereweak, my joints aching and I still hadn’t shaken this gnawingsense of hunger. I felt like some alien creature had seized con-trol of my hypothalamus and was emceeing an endless ravefrom within my ample skull. I was working the day shift andfocused on getting to the office and then home as soon as pos-sible. I thought of nothing but work, attempting to block outthe demonic growls rising from within my angry belly. WhenI devoured my last shake that evening, I was animated overthe prospect of my journey ending a mere 16 hours later.

This is the endAt 11:30 Friday morning, my doorbell rang. Tribune

photographer Ron Adams had arrived to document me inthe final stages of my experiment, preparing and consum-ing my last shake.

I beckoned Ron inside with a toothy grin.As Ron snapped away, I crossed the finish line. The

shake, consumed with vigor and via three immense gulps,couldn’t have tasted better.

After Ron left, I curiously weighed myself. I’d lost 11pounds over the course of about 100 hours. I’m not surefrom where; maybe it was merely water weight.

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So why do people juice?People who juice usually fall into one or more categories based

on the reason they choose to juice.The Juice Cleanser uses a juice concoction with the goal of

detoxing the body and giving the gut a rest.The Juice Faster is typically looking to jump-start their weight

loss by using fruit and vegetable juices as their main source of nu-trition for up to a few days, weeks, or even months.

The Juice Snacker enjoys freshly squeezed juice with a meal orsnack, and occasionally replaces a meal with only juice. This juicersimply likes juice or feels that fresh juice is a healthy addition totheir diet on occasion.

The bottom line? When enjoyed in moderation, fresh-squeezedjuice is a tasty way to obtain vitamins and minerals in liquid form.However, the best way to lose weight and promote optimal healthis to eat a well-balanced diet that comprises all of the food groups.

— Becky Hand, Licensed and Registered Dietitian; SparkPeople.com

The recipesThe Immunity Mix

50 percent spinach1 orange with rind1/2 a lemon and 1/2 a lime, both with rind1-inch chunk of gingerSprinkle of sea salt2 tablespoons of raw organic honey

Calories: 287Purpose: To boost the immune systemReview: So green in color it appears nuclear, this shake is a tough one

on the palate. The taste and consistency of the meal are OK, but thelemon and lime add a distinctly acidic tone that makes swallowing ardu-ous and sends the taste buds into a tizzy.

The Vita Berry Blast

50 percent spinach1/2 cup of blueberries1 cup of strawberries1 banana

Calories: 214Purpose: Combined ingredients ward off cancers, heart disease and

virusesReview: The awfulness of this shake’s brownish color cannot truly be

articulated, but it tastes wonderful. I found the texture to be to my likingand the shake reminded me of frozen yogurts I’ve enjoyed in the past. Areal treat, once you get past that awful color.

The Protein Powerhouse

50 percent spring greens1/2 avocado1 cup of raspberries1/2 mango10 cashews

Calories: 694Purpose: To keep you energized for hoursReview: The cashews were a nice touch.

The avocado gave the shake a thick, paste-like texture that I wasn’t a fanof, but the shake was mostly enjoyable. It filled me up on day one of myexperiment. By Wednesday, its powers had weakened.

The Mix and Match

50 percent spring greens or spinach1 apple1 orange1 banana1 pearA mix of avocado, blackberries, honeydew, raspberries or strawberries

can also be used in this shake, though I used none of these ingredients.

Calories: Varies Purpose: Detoxifying and balanceReview: A nice shake. I felt the ingredients were complimentary, and

the texture was consistent and mostly smooth.

The first place I checked was that annoying little pouchunder my chin but there he remained, in all his stubbled glory.

I sat down on the couch and thought about my adventure. Inmany ways it felt anticlimactic. I hadn’t really achieved muchfor all the pain and suffering. That said, the neurons in mybrain were in overdrive, and I felt energized for the first timein two days. It also rapidly dawned on me that it doesn’t hurtto know your limitations — and the allure of a corpulent steakor hearty burger is ultimately one I can’t ignore.

In this instance, I went with the burger.

Dan Burdett is the new lead writer for Live It! He can bereached on Twitter @danburdett1 and via email [email protected].

An avid “juicer,” Tabatha Peterson of Willmar puts to-gether a juice blend of fruits and vegetables.


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BY ASHLEY WHITEPHOTOGRAPHY BY DENNIS BENSON

‘Just like ice cream’ Protein shakes with health benefits

NNot even two years after opening their store, the fourfemale owners of To Your Health have already helpeddozens of people lose weight and shrink their waist-lines — just by replacing regular meals with nutri-tious, protein-packed shakes.

To Your Health, a health and wellness shop locatedat 501 First St. S. in Willmar, offers more than 35 fla-vors of protein shakes, as well as a selection of energyteas and aloe “shots” to support healthy digestion. Thestore also offers wellness evaluations, nutrition classesand regular weight-loss challenges.

Owners Sue Gimse, Mary Mootz, Ronna Schuellerand Del Steinbeisser have all been using the productssold at the store for several years. They believestrongly in them, and for good reason: Combined, thefour women have lost a total of 140 pounds from theshakes.

The shakes are loaded with vitamins, minerals andprotein, making them a substantial meal replacement.And with flavors like Snickers, Cookies and Cream,and Mango Madness, these shakes make dieting seema little less like, well, dieting.

Del Steinbeisser, from left, Sue Gimse, Ronna Schueller andMary Mootz are the owners of To Your Health in Willmar.&Q A


“They taste just like ice cream, thick and creamy butwithout all of the added calories or fat,” Ronna says. “Youalmost feel guilty drinking them, because they taste sogood.”

In this issue of Live it!, the four owners sat down withus to give readers the scoop – get it? – on these tastyshakes.

Live it!: How healthy are these shakes? Can anyoneuse them?

Mary Mootz: Each shake has 21 essential vitamins andminerals and 24 grams of protein. The shakes range from230 to 250 calories. So basically, you’re getting the nutri-tional value of a 1600-calorie meal in a 250-calorie shake. Ican’t stress the nutritional aspect enough. That’s what thisproduct is all about: the nutrition.

Ronna Schueller: The shakes can help people loseweight, maintain weight, gain weight, and we also haveone for athletes that helps with muscle repair. Beforeusing the product, we recommend bringing it to your doc-tor and having him take a look at it. I brought it to mydoctor, and he said, “Yeah, everything in here is wonder-ful. Go ahead.” He has been very pleased with my results.

Live it!: What benefits did you see personally aftertrying the shakes for a while?

Sue Gimse: I had migraines, and I actually saw my mi-graines get better. Part of it, I think, was that I was justgetting better nutrition. Overall, I have more energy too. Iused to go home over lunch every single day and take a20-minute nap. Now I don’t do that, and I don’t miss it.

Live it!: How soon will people start seeing resultsfrom the shakes?

Del Steinbeisser: You can start seeing results after onlya week. You see the best, fastest results by drinking twoshakes a day, along with regular exercise.

Live it!: How important is protein in a person’s diet? MM: Protein feeds your body. We all need protein in

order to function, and protein iswhat powers your muscles, includ-ing your heart. Protein will burnfat as well, as long as you getenough of it in your diet. If you’renot getting enough of it, yourbody will pull it from other places.That’s how people get sick, because they aren’t gettingsufficient protein to sustain themselves. For people whodon’t get enough protein in their diet, this is a good wayto supplement that.

Live it!: What’s the benefit of trying these shakesover some of the other diets available?

DS: For me, it’s a no-brainer. I tried Weight Watchers, andyou have to count every point. This I just know is automati-cally 250 calories. If you have two a day, you know that’s 500

calories and you canadjust the rest ofyour day accord-ingly. It’s easy math,and the shakes tastegood, too.

SG: We encouragepeople just to try it

and see for themselves. Give it at least seven days, and thensee how you feel. You’re going to feel better.

To Your Health is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9a.m. to 2 p.m. select Saturdays. A new weight loss challenge recently startedand meets on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Call the store at 320-222-4325 to register.

“You almost feel guilty drinkingthem, because they taste so good.”

- Ronna Schueller, co-owner To Your Health

Customers at To Your Health, a health and wellness shoplocated at 501 First St. S. in Willmar, can enjoy more than35 flavors of protein shakes, as well as a selection of en-ergy teas and aloe “shots” to support healthy digestion.


BY RYAN MCCORMICK

At long last, winter has begun its re-treat. It’s finally safe to start dream-ing about gardening, cookouts andthe great outdoors without havingthose dreams blow away with the ad-vance of yet another blizzard.

As you begin your summer projectplanning, consider checking out someof these books at your local library.

Whether you’re a seasoned greenthumb or just looking for somethingnew, there are a number of gardeningpossibilities. With Janit Calvo’s book“Gardening in Miniature: CreateYour Own Tiny Living World,” yourbackyard will have never been morewhimsical. Along with suggestionsfor what plants to use, Calvo givestips for creating your own miniaturegarden furniture, animals and more.

If you’re not familiar with minia-ture gardening, it’s a lot of fun andthe creative possibilities are nearlyendless.

If gardening for sustenance is moreyour thing, consider Chris McLaugh-

lin’s “VerticalVegetableGarden-ing” or JoelKarsten’s“Straw BaleGardens.”Both methodsclaim to pro-duce larger har-vests and fewerweeds.

In my experi-ence, the best wayto enjoy a garden is with a mouth fullof food.

Try “How to Grill” by popular TVhost Steven Raichlen. This book, fullof drool-inducingphoto-graphs,features100recipesand vary-ing tech-niquesfor thenovice tothe expert. “BBQ Makes EverythingBetter,” by Aaron Chronis-ter and JasonDay, containsa cuts tutorialas well as awide variety ofrecipes, includ-ing “The BaconExplosion,”which the au-thors suggestmight be the mostdownloaded recipe of all-time.Desserts are also included in thisbook if you’re looking for a sweetway to finish off a summer evening. For more hands-on projects, try

Todd Davis’ “Handy Dad: 25 Awe-

some Projects for Dadsand Kids.” Thisbook includesplans for classicsummertime fa-vorites such astree houses,water-pressur-ized rockets,and slip andslides, none of which, of

course, need to be limited to dads (orkids for that matter).

For something more long-term,perhaps Ted Moores’s “Canoecraft:An Illustrated Guide to Fine Wood-strip Construction” would be worthinvestigating. By this time next year,you could be getting ready to paddlethe beautiful lakes of KandiyohiCounty in a boat you made yourself.

Of course, if your idea ofa summer project leansmore toward a glass oflemonade, a lawn chairand a good book, librarystaff would be morethan happy to help youwith that too. With anever-expanding col-lection of books andebooks, you’re sure

to find something you’ll enjoy.Swing by your library anytime.

Ryan McCormick is head librarian at the Will-mar Public Library. For more infor-mation on these, and hundreds ofother titles, swing by the WillmarPublic Library. The librarians arethere to help you find your new fa-vorite author. Check out the library’sblog at turningpages.areavoices.com.

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Books can help get us ready for summer

BY JON HAEFNER

As we end one of the coldest winters on record it’s timeto begin preparing your body for the upcoming summer.If you’re like most people, your New Year’s resolution hasalready been lost in your busy day-to-day activities. Mostpeople struggle to find time to get to the local gym inorder to maintain or achieve their weight loss goals. Theless time you have, the easier it is to find excuses to skipyour workouts. After all, doesn’t a great routine require anhour at the gym? Actually, the answer is NO.

Oftentimes people achieve the quickest results with theshortest workouts. The harder you exercise the more calo-ries you burn every minute. Your workouts should not beslow, long and tedious. The workouts should be at a fast,

furious pace that speeds up your metabolism for hoursafter your workout has ended. Current research showsthat a short, intense exercise programs can burn fat whileyou’re sleeping and improve your cardiovascular fitnesseven more so that jogging long hours.

These short, intense workouts are called HIIT, or highintensity interval training. The routines are simple andvary every time you work out. The routines are oftenbased on what’s available at your local gym, so plan ahead.Most gyms offer group training or HIIT, and the trainingstaff can help set up a program for you. As always if youhave any underlying concern, consult with your medicaldoctor or chiropractor prior to beginning your workout.

Here is an example of a HIIT program done in our gym:30 seconds of work followed by 30 seconds of rest:* box jumps* sled push/pulls on the turf* plyometric lunges* push presses* uphill sprint on the treadmillRepeat 5 roundsIt’s important to remember that everyone’s ability to get

that “beach body” will come at a different pace. Eatinghealthy and adding protein to your diet is a great start.Work out with a friend or in a group class so you can allpush each other together. Try five to six days of shortburst exercise training.

And remember: You can have results or ex-cuses. Not both.

But, most importantly, have fun.

Jon Haefner, DC; Meridian Disc Institute; Total Fitness; 320-214-0044


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Short, high-intensity workouts work well

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Spring has finally arrived, whichmeans it’s time to switch out the drabwinter clothes for the fun, brightclothes that come with the warmerweather. It also means an excuse forgoing shopping, to update last year’sspring wardrobe.

What trends should you be lookingfor as you head to your favorite stores?Let’s break down the top 10 trendsfor this spring.

First up is pastels. Thisspring, every pastel colorimaginable is on the racksin every silhouette,which means you canpick the color whichflatters you the most inthe pant, dress or topthat is equally as flatter-ing. From a mint-greenblazer to a lilac sheathdress to a baby blue bomberjacket, don’t miss out on thistrend this spring.

Second on the list is boxy, croppedjackets. Leather motorcycle jacketswere all the rage last fall — and willstill work this spring. This non-leatheroption will work well with all the layer-ing that always happens during thespring. The boxy, cropped silhouettecomes in a wide array of prints and tex-tures, and pairs well with a fit-and-flareor body-con dress, dress pants, skirts

and jeans. It’s perfect for the office, anight on the town or a day spent shop-ping.

The sheer button-down was a popu-lar item last spring and stuck aroundthrough the summer and fall. Thisspring, spice it up with a contrast-colorbutton-down. Rather than continuingthe sheer trend, these button-downsare a classic cotton with a fun twist.

The collars and cuffs are contrast-ing colors or textures, helping

spice up your work outfitwithout forcing you to go toofar out of your comfortzone.

Wide-leg trousers areback. On the runways, thelegs were very billowy, butto make them work on a

frame that isn’t a 6-foot-tallsupermodel, look for a pair

with a smaller flare and ahigher waist to elongate your

frame and not seem overwhelmed byfabric.

Bomber jackets also make a come-back this spring, but this time thesporty layering piece is edgier with col-orful prints, luxe textures and fabrics,and sporty detailing, like mesh weav-ing and perforations. The bomber is agreat way to make a girly dress feel alittle tougher or complement the ath-letic side of dressy shorts.

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The trendy skirt hemline this spring is the tea-length. A tea-length skirt hits right above the ankle and is usually an A-lineshape, coming off as very ladylike. To help modernize the tea-length skirt, pair it with a cropped top to offset the length andmake you look taller. Or, to make this skirt length appropriatefor work, try a sleeveless tea-length dress.

A wardrobe staple that won’t be going anywhere this springis the spring sweater. While spring knits are boldly printed orinventively cut this season, they’re still just as easy to pair withtailored pants, cute skirts or dressy shorts. For something a lit-tle different, throw a lightweight sweater on over a light dress.

One of the boldest trends this spring is the tuxedo-meets-athletic-striped trouser. These tailored trousers have tuxedodetailing with an athletic stripe down the side.For a modern yet refined look, go for a stream-lined (read: skinny) silhouette in white with acolored stripe down the side and pair the pantswith a casual top.

The trendy top for this spring is the shiftblouse. This top is almost like a dressy versionof a T-shirt, but it’s so much more sophisti-cated. The almost-elbow-length sleeves andboxy silhouette keep the top flattering and ver-satile, making it easy to pair with a pant or any length skirt.Exciting prints, luxurious textures and different necklines canmake this a fun piece to have in your closet.

Collarless coats are also a trend that can help with your lay-ering this spring. These coats are long and streamlined butlack a collar and lapel. If you want a piece that is a little bitsafer, go with a neutral or solid color. But if you’re looking totake a risk with this coat, choose a fun print or embellisheddenim. This piece works with dress pants or a pencil skirt forthe office, or leather leggings or a body-con dress for datenight.

Choose one or two trends to try out this spring and liven uplast year’s spring wardrobe. Remember most of these piecescan easily be transitioned into the summer months, so don’tbe afraid to spend a little more on a couple nice pieces.

SScones are biscuit-like pastries that are often formed

into round shapes and cut into wedges, then baked.Scones can be savory or sweet and are very commonwith breakfast, but are also served with tea or coffeeany time of the day and are very popular in coffee-houses.

They originated as a Scottish quick bread in the early1500s. Once made with oats and griddle-baked, today’sversion is more often made with flour and baked in theoven.

As for the origin of the word “Skone,” some say itcomes from the Dutch word schoonbrot, which meansbeautiful bread. Others say it comes from Stone ofDestiny, where the Kings of Scotland were crowned.

The popularity of scones was an essential part of thefashionable ritual of taking tea in England when Anna,the Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861), one late after-noon, ordered the servants to bring tea and some sweetbreads, which included scones. She was so delightedby this, that she ordered it every afternoon and whatnow has become an English tradition is the “AfternoonTea Time” (precisely at 4 p.m.).

We have our own traditions now in America with“High Tea” or “Afternoon Tea Time.”

The versatility of scones in their flavor profiles al-lows them to be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner orsnack time. From chocolate, caramel, pumpkin, cran-berry, cherry, blueberry, apple, blackberry, lemon,strawberry, cinnamon, bacon, tomato, cheese or onion,the combinations are limitless.

They are also great to make-ahead. I bring them onvacation every summer, making the dough ahead,forming them and freezing it so all I have to do is bakethem when we are ready.

You can also vary the shapes and sizes of scones. Themost common is an 8-inch or 9-inch circle cut into 10to 12 wedges or by using a circle-biscuit cutter in vari-ous sizes. I also like to make what I call mini-bites,forming a 16-inch-by-4-inch rectangle and cutting itinto four 4-inch squares and then cutting each squareinto four triangles, which equals 16 mini-bites.

Any way you serve them up scones are always a bighit. Tea-time, coffee-time, lunch-time or dinner-time… enjoy them as a treat anytime.

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Double Chocolate-Orange SconesMichelle Gauer’s entry in the Pillsbury Million Dollar Bake-Off; placed as

one of 100 finalist winning recipes; cooked in April 2010 in Orlando, Fla.

By Michelle L. GauerServing size: 12

Preparation time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Scones:2 cups Pillsbury BEST all-purpose flour1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup Hershey’s baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold Land O’ Lakes butter, cut into ½-inch pieces3/4 cup whipping cream1/4 cup Smucker’s sweet orange marmalade1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup Hershey’s mini chips semi-sweet chocolate1 tablespoon raw turbinado sugar, if desired2 ounces Hershey’s semi-sweet baking chocolate or 1/3 cup mini

chips semi-sweet chocolate

Orange butter:1/2 cup Land O’ Lakes butter, softened1/4 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons Smucker’s sweet orange marmalade

Directions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large cookie sheet with cooking

parchment paper. In a large bowl mix the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa,baking powder and salt with a whisk. Cut in 1/3 cup cold butter, using apastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

In small bowl gently stir the cream, 1/4 cup marmalade and vanillauntil mixed. Make a well in the center of the crumb mixture; add creammixture to the well. Stir with a fork until crumb mixture is moistenedand dough is sticky. Gently stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips. Form thedough into a ball.

On well-floured surface roll or pat the dough into a 9-inch round,3/4- inch thick. Using a knife dipped in flour, cut the dough into 12even wedges. Place the wedges 1-inch apart on a cookie sheet andsprinkle them with raw sugar. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until the edgesare set. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool 30 minutes.

In a small microwavable bowl, microwave the baking chocolate, un-covered, on High for 30 seconds until softened; stir until smooth. Driz-zle diagonally over scones.

In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and powdered sugar with forkuntil light and fluffy. Stir in 2 tablespoons marmalade. Serve withscones.

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Dried Cherry-Almond SconesBy Michelle L. Gauer

Serving size: 18Preparation time: 30 minutes Total time: 55 minutes

Scones:2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup chilled butter, diced1 large egg2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract1 cup dried cherries, or Cherry Craisins1/2 cup sliced almonds, toastedegg wash (1 egg plus 1 tsp. water, beaten), optional2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted, for sprinkling

Icing:3/4 cup powdered sugar1 tablespoon milk


parchment paper. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder,salt and cinnamon with a whisk. Cut in diced cold butter, using pastryblender or fork, until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

In small bowl gently stir the egg, cream, vanilla and almond extractuntil mixed. Make a well in the center of crumb mixture; add creammixture to the well. Stir with a fork until crumb mixture is moistenedand dough is sticky. Gently work in cherries and 1/2 cup sliced al-monds. Form the dough into a ball.

On a well-floured surface roll or pat the dough into 1/2-inch thick-ness. Using a 2-inch diameter circle biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out cir-cles. Rework the leftover dough to cut remaining scones. You will endup with around 18. Place the scones 1-inch apart on a prepared cookiesheet, brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar and sliced al-monds. Bake 15 minutes or until the edges are set. Remove fromcookie sheet to cooling rack.

In a small bowl combine the powdered sugar and milk. Drizzleacross scones and serve or allow the scones to dry before storing.

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Caramel-Butterscotch SconesThese are similar to the Caramel Scones at Starbucks.


Preparation time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour

Scones:3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon baking powder1 pinch nutmeg1/2 cup cold butter, cut into ½-inch cubes3/4 cup whipping cream1 large egg1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla1/2 teaspoon butterscotch or rum extract1 cup butterscotch chips

Topping:1 large egg white, whisked1/3 cup butterscotch chips, finely choppedPowdered sugar, optional


parchment paper. In a large bowl mix the flour, granulated sugar, salt,baking powder and nutmeg with a whisk. Cut in the cold butter, using apastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl gently stir the whipping cream, egg, vanilla and but-terscotch extract until mixed. Make a well in the center of the crumbmixture; add cream mixture to the well. Stir with a fork until crumbmixture is moistened and dough is sticky. Form the dough into a ball.

On a well-floured surface, roll or pat the dough into a 16-inch by 4-inch rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Using a knife dipped in flour, makea cut through the dough every four inches, forming four 4-inch squares.Cut each square diagonally both directions into four triangles, cutting 16triangles in all. Place them 1-inch apart on cookie sheet. Brush with eggwhite and sprinkle with chopped butterscotch chips. Bake scones for 13to 15 minutes or until edges are set and slightly browned. Remove fromcookie sheet to cooling rack. Serve warm or cooled.

Strawberries & Cream SconesSubstitute other fruits in this scone recipe such as blueberries, raspberries, or rhubarb.



Scones:2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder3 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into ½-inch cubes1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 cup diced strawberries1/4 cup strawberry preserves3/4 cup whipping cream1 tablespoon raw turbinado sugar, if desired

Lemon glaze:1 tablespoon lemon juice3/4 cup powdered sugar


parchment paper. In a large bowl mix the flour, granulated sugar and saltwith a whisk. Cut in the cold butter, using a pastry blender or fork, untilmixture looks like coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl gently stir the lemon zest, strawberries, preserves andwhipping cream until mixed. Make a well in the center of the crumbmixture; add cream mixture to the well. Stir with a fork until crumbmixture is moistened and dough is sticky. Form dough into a ball.

On a well-floured surface, roll or pat dough into an 8-inch circleabout 3/4-inch thick. Using a knife dipped in flour, cut the dough into10 even wedges. Place the wedges 1-inch apart on a cookie sheet. Sprin-kle with raw sugar, if desired. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until edges areset and middles bounce back. This is a very moist scone. Allow thescones to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before removingthem to cooling rack. While the scones are cooling, make the lemonglaze. In a small bowl combine the lemon juice and powdered sugaruntil you achieve a thick icing. Drizzle over the scones and serve.


Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll SconesThese are one of my favorites!



Scones:2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt14 tablespoons cold butter, cut in ½-inch cubes, divided2 large egg whites4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided3/4 cup pumpkin puree (I use canned pumpkin)1/4 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon pure vanilla1 tablespoon ground cinnamon2 large egg yolks1 tablespoon raw turbinado sugar

Glaze:3/4 cup powdered sugar1 tablespoon milk, if needed


parchment paper. In a large bowl mix flours, baking powder, baking sodaand salt with a whisk. Cut in 12 tablespoons of cold butter, using a pastryblender or fork, until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl gently stir the egg whites, 2 tablespoons maple syrup,pumpkin and buttermilk until mixed. Make a well in the center of thecrumb mixture; add the cream mixture to well. Stir with a fork until thecrumb mixture is moistened and dough is sticky. Form the dough into aball.

On a well-floured surface, roll or pat dough into a rough 20-inch by8-inch rectangle. In a small bowl melt the remaining 2 tablespoons ofbutter, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and cinnamon. Brush all but 1 tea-spoon of the mixture onto the rectangle of dough. Starting with the endclosest to you, roll the dough like you would a cinnamon roll. Once youhave a round log, carefully shape (flatten) the dough into a rectangle logthat stands about 1-1/2-inches high and about 3-inches wide with theseam side down. Using a knife dipped in flour, cut the log in half and di-vide each half into 8 triangles.

Place the triangles 1-inch apart on a cookie sheet. Whisk together the1 teaspoon filling mixture with the egg yolks. This gives it a nice goldencolor. Brush the scones with remaining mixture. Sprinkle withturbinado sugar. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are set. Removefrom cookie sheet to cooling rack.

In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and remaining 1 table-spoon maple syrup. Use milk to thin out if necessary. Drizzle acrossscones and serve or allow the scones to dry before storing.

Bacon & Sun-Dried Tomato SconesGreat with soup or salad!



Scones:3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, not oil packed2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed1/4 teaspoon garlic salt3/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes8 slices bacon, crisp cooked, drained and crumbled1/4 cup sour cream2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons milk1/2 cup mozzarella cheese


parchment paper. Place the tomatoes in a small bowl and add enoughboiling water to cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well and chop thetomatoes.

In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, basil, oregano and gar-lic salt with a whisk. Cut in the cold butter, using a pastry blender orfork, until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the tomatoes andbacon.

In a small bowl, gently stir together the sour cream, eggs and milk.Make a well in the center of the crumb mixture; add the cream mixtureto well. Stir with fork until crumb mixture is moistened and dough issticky.

On a well-floured surface knead the mixture 10 to 12 times. Dividethe dough into two equal portions. Pat or lightly roll each dough half toa 7-inch circle. Cut each circle into 8 equal wedges.

Place the wedges 1-inch apart on a prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 5minutes. Sprinkle tops of scones with cheese. Bake 7 to 8 minutes moreor until tops are lightly browned. Serve warm. Top with additionalcrumbled bacon if desired.


- Spirits! -

BY RON SKJONG

It is my hope that by the time you read this article OldMan Winter has gone back to sleep and we are once againenjoying the warm breath of spring. Hopefully, by now,green grass is calming our senses and the flowers that wereshivering and huddling underground have bravely pushedtheir colors above ground, giving us our spring flower show.

Along with the sights of spring, I want to hear the soundsof spring. I hope we are now hearing the summer songs ofthe birds, the crack of a bat on a baseball, the smack of a ballhitting a well-oiled ball glove and, as we walk, the happysounds of our children playing outdoors.

Yes, finally, let’s play ball!Ah, the memories of play-

ing baseball with mysons bring joy tomy heart. Ourdaughter was agymnast andwhile she flippedand jumped, we hit,threw and ran thebases. I loved play-ing catch with mysons. Getting that baseball glove oiled and setting the pocketwas a rite of spring. We enjoyed the aroma of the leatherglove, the smell of the freshly mowed grass and that wonder-ful smell of the lilac bushes that were in our backyard.

The rhythm of playing catch was and still is very satisfyingto me — along with the joy of once again being able to dig inour garden. I guess the farm has never left me, and thethought of getting my hands dirty and planting somethingexcites me.

Back to baseball. Baseball was our gift from the season ofspring. We played for hours — laughing and learning skillsthat I hope our sons will pass on to their children. Of course,when we finished playing we had to enjoy some sort of bev-erage. For me that meant a beer and for our sons, at leastuntil they were older, that meant a can of pop. Now we allenjoy a cold beer.

I expect any kind of poll would show that the choice ofbeer during spring would be a lager. Lagers are easy to drink,light in flavor and hops, and finish with thirst-quenchingcrispness. What’s not to like?

Brewed full strength or as a light beer, these beers ask to beconsumed — now! If you are a lager fan, go for it. Sit on the

grass or in your favorite patio chair and reach for a Stella Ar-tois, grab a Bud or clutch a Coors Lite. Smile and enjoy thegolden color and the smooth cool clean taste of a lager.

And let’s not forget about wine! I enjoy a clean tasting white wine paired with cheese dur-

ing this time of the year. Three nice and affordable (under$10 per bottle) California wines to enjoy now are a Pinot Gri-gio, a Sauvignon Blanc and a Moscato. Turning Leaf ’s PinotGrigio is fruit forward with hints of apple and pear, and has apalate cleansing finish. It goes well with a mild cheddarcheese.

My Sauvignon Blanc of choice is Simply Naked (Un-oaked). It has a juicy re-freshing tangerine firsttaste, finishes with a sat-isfying bit of pineapple

and it pairs nicely with aGouda cheese.

For you sweet winelovers, Fetzer’s nicely bal-anced Moscato with itspeach flavors makes a greatcompanion with some

creamy blue cheese. For those of you who, after a hard day in the garden or at

the ball field, desire a cocktail, you are so lucky. Imaginethis: sitting in your backyard or your patio with no shoes onand enjoying a Vodka Gimlet. This drink is easy to make(vodka, lemonade and lime juice with a garnish of a slice ofcucumber and some basil leaves) and with its straightforwardtaste and eye-catching appeal, it will lift your spirits and easethose aching muscles.

Another easy and often overlooked spring cocktail is aScrewdriver. Splash some vodka in orange juice and you havesimple perfection in a glass. And you get your vitamin C.

After the winter we’ve had this year, we have earned theright to celebrate spring with a brew, a glass of wine or an eyecatching cocktail. So, get out there — take a walk, play someball, dig in the dirt, fire up that grill, sit back and enjoy yourfavorite beverage. You’ve earned it.

As always, eat and drink responsibly but laugh with reck-less abandon.

Cheers!

Ron Skjong is a lay minister at the Church of St. Mary in Will-mar, is married and has four grown children. During the time hewas stationed in Germany, he was introduced to the wonderfulworld of German wines and from that introduction, a lifelong pur-suit developed to find that perfect bottle of wine.

Finally, let’s play ball!


BY CLAUDETTE LARSON, LICSW

By the time you read this column, the grays of winterwill have left us. In its place, blue skies, deep greengrasses and a multitude of colors will be created by springflowers.

Nature is no more beautiful than in early spring. Per-haps made even more beautiful because of the discomfortwe have lived through before it arrives.

The recognition that we have weathered the cold stormslong enough and, that if we are patient, color and warmthcan come back to the landscape once again, is comforting.This reminds me of a Buddhist proverb that I have oftenused in counseling:

The lotus flower blooms most beautifullyfrom the deepest and thickest mud.

To me, this proverb illustrates more than just the re-siliency of the human spirit. This proverb encourages usto understand that past pain, tragedy or “baggage” can beused as compost from which we can grow stronger, wiserand healthier lives on a deeper level than we have experi-enced before.

If only we can release ourselves of the shame and guilt ofthe past, we can become more whole and happier than weimagined possible.

Yet in order to overcome the past and heal ourselves ofissues of guilt, shame or regret, we must do the healingwork set before us. We cannot simply “move on” or ignorethe impact that struggle has played in our life. We mustbuild the insight and understanding of how the past im-pacts us in the present.

Has it played a role in our self-worth? Has our self-worth played a role in our behavior or the

choosing of friends or partners in our life?Has the choice of partner or friends in our lives created

unhappiness or dysfunction for us?To know different, is to do different.

“I am a lotus flower, delicate, fragile, yet strong,floating, unfolding and blossoming into the life where I be-

long” — Anonymous

Claudette Larson of New London is a licensed independentclinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping individ-uals, couples and families work on personal growth and positivereal-life solutions.

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What’s happenin’April - May 2014

Take 6April 5

Collegeville, 7:30 p.m., Humphrey Theater, St.John’s University; the a cappella group takes on jazz,R&B, gospel, blues, pop and more.

Blue Eyes BandApril 6

Glenwood, 3 to 7 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom; winterdances open to all, music by Tim Patrick and the BlueEyes Band.

‘An Evening of Culture’April 4-6, 10-13

Willmar, 7:30 p.m. April 4-5, 10-12; 2:30 p.m.,April 6 and 13, The Barn Theatre, 321 Fourth St.S.W., downtown; “An Evening of Culture” by MarkLandon; $20 adults, $10 students 18 and under; call320-235-9500.

Dave and JeffApril 10

Willmar, 6 p.m., Jazz ’n Java; 913 Business 71 N.;music by Dave and Jeff followed by sing-along withhouse band.

‘Letters Home’April 12

Collegeville, 7:30 p.m., Humphrey Theater, St.John’s University; The Griffin Theatre Company’splay puts the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraqfront and center by bringing to life actual letters writ-ten by soldiers serving in those countries.

Burt Lundberg TrioApril 24

Willmar, 6 p.m., Jazz ’n Java; 913 Business 71 N.;music by the Burt Lundberg Trio, followed by sing-along with house band.

‘A Broadway State of Mind’April 24

Willmar, 7:30 p.m., WEAC; the West Central Con-cert series presents “A Broadway State of Mind”; $20at the door.

Rebecca DavisApril 24

Dawson, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium; Daw-son-Boyd Arts Association presents concert pianistRebecca Davis; $10 adults, $5 students.

ForcesApril 25

St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium, Col-lege of St. Benedict; Elizabeth Streb and

her Extreme Action Company com-bine dance, boxing, rodeo, the cir-

cus and Hollywoodstunt-work to create abristling, muscle-and-motion experience thatcombines daring withstrict precision.

Steve Hammer-schmidt familyMay 1

Willmar, 6 p.m.,Jazz ’n Java; 913 Business 71

N.; music by the Steve Hammer-schmidt family, followed by sing-

along with house band.

Compagnia T.P.O BlueMay 2-3

St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. May 2, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.May 3, Gorecki Theatre, College of St. Benedict;straddling the thin line between art and play, it weavessound, dance, storytelling and visual spectacle into animmersive, magical, and hands-on theater experience.

Willmar Area Symphonic OrchestraMay 4

Willmar, 3 p.m., WEAC; spring concert conductedby Steven Ramsey, featuring Young Artists Competi-tion winners.

Jerry O’HaganMay 4

Glenwood, 3 to 7 p.m., Lakeside Ballroom; winterdances open to all, music by the Jerry O’Hagan Or-chestra.

‘Urinetown, the Musical’May 7-10

Willmar, 7:30 p.m., Ridgewater College theatre; thetheater department presents “Urinetown, the Musi-cal”; general admission tickets $5, call 320-222-7605.

Dumb and DumberMay 8

Willmar, 6 p.m., Jazz ’n Java; 913 Business 71 N.;music by Dumb and Dumber (Wendell and Dave),followed by sing-along with house band.

Main StreetMay 16

St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m., Gorecki Theatre, College ofSt. Benedict; Arena Dances presents Main Street, anew work commissioned by CSB; it is an explorationof growing up in a small town and is partially inspiredby St. Joseph.

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