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Journal Writing Project: Spring Means Green, Usually

By Ashley Bue

Fri, Apr 5th, 2013
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By Ashley Bue

With spring comes warmer weather, blooming flowers, and green grass, usually. It is already April and snow still covers the ground but do not despair, spring can still come in a different form. Spring can be anything you make it. This year choose to go green. Start plants in your house for a garden, reduce our energy, and buying locally are all ways to make your spring green.

Probably the simplest way to feel spring is actually here is to see green plants growing. All growing plants take is a little sun light, water, dirt, and of course, seeds. With a little bit of tender love and care those small seeds will grow into large plants. Once they are large enough to be planted in your garden, these plants will provide delicious vegetables for your family this summer and fall. Along with seeing plants grow, your family can reduce their use of energy by hanging your clothes outside to dry and shutting of the television. Hanging clothes outside can be a fun and easy way to reduce your energy use. As a young child it was always mine and my mom’s project to hang up the clothes outside to dry on the warm spring and summer days. This simple project reduced our energy use and it got me outside away from the television. Children can sit in front of the television for hours and still not be bored so instead take your children on a walk through the park or go on a bike ride on the trail. Finally, while you have your children outside and enjoying the fresh air stop at some of the local businesses or farmer’s markets. By stopping at these businesses or markets, you are supporting the local economy and reducing your pollution by not driving the long distance to get the products you need. These are just a few ideas for ways to develop your green habits this spring.

Spring has come so let’s make it a memorable and green one. There is no time to waste this spring; each day that passes is a missed opportunity.

Ashley Bue is a senior at Lanesboro High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its fourteenth year.

Journal Writing Project - April Fish Day

By Megan Kiehne

Fri, Mar 29th, 2013
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By Megan Kiehne Hold still, there’s something crawling up your back! Gotcha, April Fools! Happy April Fools’ Day everyone. I hope you have been on your toes for those tricksters you know. Every year on April first we celebrate April Fools ..... 
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Journal Writing Project - Failure, Yet Again?

By Cody Hendrickson

Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
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By Cody Hendrickson I know it is March Madness and all, but March gets me in the mood for one thing; baseball. Our Minnesota Twins began Spring Training at the beginning of this month and let’s just say that they aren’t the team they were last ..... 
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Journal Writing Project - Taking time for ourselves

By Kristina Mengis

Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
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By Kristina Mengis As our senior trip to Washington D.C. and graduation quickly approaches, it seems like there are so many things that need to be accomplished in a little amount of time. Every day it seems like I have a million more things to do, ..... 
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Time flies when you’re having fun

By Kirsten Ruen

Fri, Mar 1st, 2013
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All my high school career leading up to this year I have heard multiple graduates say, “Senior year goes by in a flash. Make sure you cherish every single moment!” I didn’t think it was true. How could nine months fly by in a snap? Every other ..... 
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Journal Writing Project: Peter Pan syndrome

By Erin Woods

Fri, Feb 22nd, 2013
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By Erin Woods I’ve been battling myself lately. The thing is, I am a senior in high school and as I was growing up, I always had EVERYTHING figured out. I knew that I wanted to go to Winona State University for a degree in sports medicine and the ..... 
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How is my community unique?

By Cody Hendrickson

Fri, Feb 15th, 2013
Posted in Harmony Journal Student Writing Project
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My community is unique in many ways. Harmony is a place of many things to do. It has an elegant public golf course, a top ten cave in the United States, and don’t forget its ever so popular Amish community that thousands of visitors come visit eve ..... 
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Journal Writing Project: College basketball and sleep

By Mike Walsh

Fri, Feb 15th, 2013
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As I sit here thinking about a topic to write about, the only topic that continues to surface in my head is college basketball. By the way, I should let everyone know that is it Wednesday at lunchtime, and yes I am just beginning to write my articl ..... 
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With giving comes love

By Ashley Bue

Fri, Feb 8th, 2013
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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, all that is on people’s minds is the holiday festivities. Whether one is single or in a relationship, a person can find love but not the way he may. No awkward first dates necessary. All a person has ..... 
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