Comments for North Dakota Realized

Comment on Debra Marquart, Author by Shelly Noll

Shelly Noll — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:36:47 +0000

Your excerpt is quite poignant. I enjoyed hearing the dichotomy of yearning for home and branching out for new ground. I think that everyone who leaves home for college feels this. I know this was my experience also.

Comment on Christine Hoper Hovde, North Dakota Poet by Shelly Noll

Shelly Noll — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:51:41 +0000

I love the idea of spotlighting the creative side of North Dakota. Anything that emphasizes its beauty, especially the artistic sense of place and people is in the A+ category for me… and it definitely reflects the North Dakota I imagine.

Comment on North Dakota musician Brooks West by Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:20:35 +0000

I’ve always loved your music, Brooks! it’s wide-openness reminds me of the vast nd plains. it’s great to listen to the evolution of your music. savor the roller coaster tummy-tingling thrills & depths of “the motion.” enjoy “the freedom of your selfish solitude.” you are always connected. ND will always be here for you. we love you. keep writing!

Comment on North Dakota musician Brooks West by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:02:41 +0000

This is truly a wonderful website, making me so glad to be part of North Dakota. thank you!

Comment on North Dakota musician Brooks West by Mark

Mark — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:13:24 +0000

One of my personal favorites!

Comment on North Dakota musician Brooks West by Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:09:01 +0000

LOVE this song so much.

Comment on Veterans Day by Kevin Tobosa

Kevin Tobosa — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:18:54 +0000

Kevin – our hearts go out to you and your family on news of your father’s passing. I’m honored to have had the opportunity to speak with him and your mother. Both were bright, interesting people who sacrificed much for the security of our country and our way of life.

Comment on Shearing School – Hettinger, ND by Kevin Tobosa

Kevin Tobosa — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:39:11 +0000

Dave, Shelly & Clint,

Your comment about self-sufficiency is an excellent point. While we can’t all learn every trade, it is important that our nation doesn’t lose these skills. I know I have more than a few pieces of wool clothing that keep me warm during the North Dakota winters!

Thanks for your comments!

Kevin Tobosa

Comment on Shearing School – Hettinger, ND by Dave, Shelly & Clint Hahn from Montana

Dave, Shelly & Clint Hahn from Montana — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:05:10 +0000

This was our son Clint’s second year attending this school. He came away with more that a few new techniques to try out. Curt and Wade teach the students in such a way that when they leave the 3 day school they are ready to go to work. And work he did! Clint sheared near 3000 sheep in his first year. We’d like to take this opportunity to let the people who organize this school know how much they are appreciated.

Kevin – you did an excellent job covering this event!!! The photography is exceptional, great videos, and the article is very well written!! Thank you so much for getting this information out.
This is about more than shearing sheep. What needs to be ‘realized’ is that as a nation, we need to strive to be more self sufficient. Our young people need to learn and appreciate the value of work. To depend on others to do our work for us only produces a weak, needy people.
It was encouraging to see the number of students double from last year. Proof – there are still people out there who aren’t afraid of hard work! Thank you!!

Comment on Veterans Day by Kevin Garvey

Kevin Garvey — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:25:47 +0000

It was after my own service in the military and after I had served as Commander in my local American Legion Post that I was allowed to hear some of the stories that both Mom & Dad told about their WW11 experiences. They were just as harrowing as some of the ones I have chronicled from a Coast Watcher in the Philipines, a Navy enlisted on the California at Pearl and a starboard side gunnery officer from a WW11 Navy Ship. Jim & Vivian Garvey are my parents and I’m proud of them.