Author Archives: ojhoff

Treasures

Posted on May 10, 2012 by ojhoff

I’ve mentioned this before, in one of my many blogs. I live in the most geographically boring county in Minnesota. Hubbard doesn’t even warrant a mention in books of Minnesota geology. And yet, this is where my grandfather started his … Continue reading →

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New Metaverse Adventure

Posted on April 6, 2012 by ojhoff

I make commercials for my business in a virtual world.  My friend Geo Meek is a videographer in that world, and does the camera work.  He is, by the way, for hire if you need an affordable commercial or infomercial … Continue reading →

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Belated Holiday Reflection

Posted on January 28, 2012 by ojhoff

December mornings in northern Minnesota can be brisk. Services at Aardahl Lutheran Church begin early. This past year, as we approached the shortest day, the dim light of dawn was still apparent when cars pulled into the churchyard. People greeted … Continue reading →

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minor disappointment

Posted on October 30, 2011 by ojhoff

My grandfather liked to grind opals. He also enjoyed experiments, gadgets, discoveries. How jubilant he would have been to learn that his daughter, my mother, had created cabochons that resembled opal, out of casting resin and Christmas glitter flakes. But … Continue reading →

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The Color Red

Posted on September 8, 2011 by ojhoff

I copied and pasted a list of requested content titles from my favorite site that buys articles, and the one that caught my eye was Ten Ways to Wear Red. In a very short time way too much sarcasm was … Continue reading →

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This year at the county fair :(

Posted on August 31, 2011 by ojhoff

My Very Good Friend loves to honor veterans and showcase their brave deeds.  I have war heroes galore in my family tree.  Her philosophies and mine do not concur but I have managed to sidestep that fact, and she and … Continue reading →

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Recycled Cultures?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by ojhoff

Well, so there was an article on yahoo titled In Nordics, ethnic tensions beneath placid surface…or something like that. Normally I don’t respond to news articles but I couldn’t resist telling the following story: My grandfather went to Sweden on … Continue reading →

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Pea Soup

Posted on August 5, 2011 by ojhoff

I should have picked my peas two days ago.  A few of them were beyond prime.  However, I found  a recipe that included a pinch of sugar to compensate and the peas were fresh from my garden.  The mint was … Continue reading →

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June Poles, May Day, and Trailing Arbutus

Posted on May 16, 2011 by ojhoff

On a whim, which is how I do a lot of things, I “liked” a Facebook group called the Maypole of Merrymount.  Swedes, including  Bemidji area residents of Swedish descent, put up what is called a majstang, or sometimes a … Continue reading →

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Art’s Barn

Posted on March 4, 2011 by ojhoff

How proud my dad Art was of his barn! He told the story many times about how he was discharged from the Navy after the war and all he wanted to do was come back home and farm. His first … Continue reading →

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