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Tofflemire: The ages of cool - or not
My daughter is a cool mom, or so she says. She likes to interact with her sons’ friends and believes they find her entertaining.
RELATED CONTENTTofflemire: Please pass the popcorn 
I texted my nearly 40-year-old daughter some weeks back to tell her that “The Smurfs” movie was at what we affectionately call “the cheap theater.” I also told her that I would not go with her to see it. “That’s just smurfy,” she replied.
RELATED CONTENTParenting perspectives: Suddenly, I see that I've 'arrived'
My pastor likes to tease people during Sunday services. It’s his thing. I usually describe him to others as a spiritual adviser and standup comedian.
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: Women, we still have a long way to go
Women belong in the House – and in the Senate. That’s an old line from a long time ago – a time when I subscribed to Ms. magazine and stood shoulder to shoulder with women across North Dakota at the state Capitol as we fought for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ real scary TV
During my summer staycation, I watched some scary television: aliens from outer space in “Falling Skies,” disturbing hoarders, a teen werewolf, and B- and C-list celebrities in rehab with Dr. Drew. But the most frightening program for me was TLC’s “Toddlers & Tiaras.”
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: Grandma’s sporting life
I love watching my oldest grandson play baseball. First, because he’s good at it.
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: Is Bugs Bunny too violent?
Warner Bros has brought back the Looney Tunes characters on the Cartoon Network. Apparently in the new versions, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are roommates. What?
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: Tiny grandpup makes big impression
The likelihood of my having more grandchildren is iffy at this point in time. But I do have a new grandpuppy, and he’s the cutest thing on four legs.
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: Grandmother going girl-crazy
My older grandson, with his early-Zac Efron-like haircut, is a good-looking kid. And I don’t think that’s just the opinion of a prejudiced grandmother.
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: An itchy trigger finger
How many times in the course of our daily lives do we wish we could hit the rewind button to avoid hurtful words said in anger or handle a situation differently?
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Parenting Perspectives: Grandma a spoiling machine
“I’m hungry,” my grandson announced as he left the park playground – not an unusual announcement from this growing 6-year-old.
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: Grandmas unite - take pride in title
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. So wrote the Bard of Avon.
RELATED CONTENTFor kids, promote lessons on aging
My 6-year-old grandson and I were returning to his home after a trip to Kmart. My mind wandered, and I drove right past the driveway.
RELATED CONTENTA few tips for USD visit
Not to put any undo pressure on the University of South Dakota. But take it from a reporter who has years of experience on this subject: When it comes to a conference site visit, the only thing you can do is screw it up.
NDSU coach’s wife recovers from stroke
It seemed like just another Sunday morning in late November. Jason and Lynn Miller, a young couple with a young child, were going about their business.
In Year 2, ‘Summit Plan’ staying on track
It was 18 months ago when the “Summit Plan” was part of The Summit League’s name change from the Mid-Continent Conference. It was an initiative to upgrade facilities, budgets and staffing at every school.
Coaching carousel in motion
It was about one year ago when North Dakota State football fans were wondering when they were going to lose their head football coach.
Thundar gaining fame nationally
He’s a quiet, intellectual kid whose major study of field at North Dakota State is mathematical-based. But that’s not important right now. In fact, we don’t care what his name is.
RELATED CONTENTVukelich inspired in life
The football was deflated from its pumped-up heyday. It was a yellowish color that had player autographs from the 1965 North Dakota State national championship team.
Playing UND risky venture for Salukis
Dale Lennon spent 23 years at the University of North Dakota, both as a player and a coach. This week, he was pronoun challenged.
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