Dr Wingnut

Year: 2014

  • Worse

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    And today, the magic number in Grand Rapids, MN at 08:00 AM was -27F.  The Black Beauty was a little fussier this morning, and took a few minutes to decide to get going, but I did like Louie Anderson suggested, and talked to her very nicely, and she eventually started.  I guess that half a…

  • Cold

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    Amazingly, my car started this morning in Park Rapids, even though the temperature was -21 F.  I spent the day with the foresters, cruised timber with the timber program lead, assisting with a couple of plots; and saw how they work with the data for the timber sales.  Very interesting.Also had some discussions with them…

  • Goodbye Winston

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    Faith is walking to the edge of the light you have… and taking one more step.Banner hanging in Ossipee Community Church, Merrifield, Minnesota; seen at Win Borden’s funeral

  • Winston W. Borden

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    My friend Winston died on Monday after complications from bladder cancer.  I last saw him in August on my way back to the cities.  He told me that the cancer patients were all the ones who seemed happy when he was waiting for treatment.  I shall miss him, treasure his friendship, and reread his book…

  • Example

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    Example is the lesson that all men can read.Gilbert West

  • Danger

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    A danger foreseen is half avoided.Thomas Fuller

  • Do your best

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    Let every man be occupied in the highest employment of which he is capable and die conscious that he has done his best.Sidney Smith