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Inside this Issue
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Black Hills Woman Scholarship Winner
From the Editor
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Revamp Your Routine Lifestyle
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Decision Time in Aisle One
Humor
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Julie Rasmussen Artist Profile
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Guts, Grace & Glamour
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Kids Headed Off to College? How to Survive & Embrace Family
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Local Style Fashion
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Woman in Business
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Mom of the Moment
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Alexa Harn
2019 Black Hills Woman Scholarship Recipient By Tracy Bernard
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From the Editor
I couldn’t be happier to announce the winner of this year’s Black Hills Woman Scholarship, Ms. Alexa Harn. Alexa attends Hill City High School; she is a good student and is active in several sports, Young Life and a variety of other activities. Alexa has demonstrated a willingness to take on leadership roles within these activities as well. Lindsy Wathen, Hill City Varsity Volleyball Coach, says, “Alexa is organized, mature, gracious and kind. She maintains an optimistic attitude and is a hard worker.” Alexa has chosen to pursue nursing at the University of South Dakota. Alexa says she chose nursing because she wants to help people heal and live better. “I was inspired by my dad to choose a nursing career path; he was a registered nurse for about 14 years. I would sometimes go to work with my dad and watch how he and the patients interacted. I loved the smiles on the patients’ faces when he gave them the care and support they needed,” she says. Congratulations to Alexa and all the applicants to the scholarship. We are fortunate to have so many bright and motivated young ladies entering adulthood and dedicated to their betterment and applying it to family, faith and community.
From the Editor
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Revamp Your Routine by Brittany Pruess
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Lifestyle
We are in the era of "work-life balance." We want to be
If you are feeling unproductive and uninspired…
efficient with our time and our energy. Many are diving into
Sign up for a new class or check out someplace you have never
the process of creating morning and night routines, finding
been. Although you may find value in a routine in order to get
structure in their schedules, and time-blocking down to the
your creative juices flowing, sometimes that very routine can
tiniest detail. Women want their lives to run smoothly and
leave you with a lack of creativity and excitement. What is so
they want to be able to show up for the people and events
neat about human nature is that whenever we experience
that matter most to them… on cue… no matter what. While
something new or foreign to our normal way of being, we gain
it is extremely important to have clarity on what is important
perspective and knowledge from that experience and bring it
to us and to maintain a structured schedule in order to show
to the work we do and the life we live.
up for them, when we are too rigid with our routines, we lose sight of what it means to LIVE life.
To break the barriers of boredom in your life, be bold enough to dive into something new. It does not have to be an extensive
Breaking up the pattern of our routines in small, yet impactful,
commitment (such as a 6 month workshop), but rather it
ways can bring life back into our days, as well as creativity
can be a small endeavor. A few local options include taking
and growth. Our lives have a well of untapped potential
a social dance lesson from National Dance Club or a pottery
just waiting for us to create space and opportunity in order
class from Prouty Pottery, attending a play put on by Black
to experience its nourishment and rejuvenation. We must
Hills Community Theatre, visiting a local art gallery (the Dahl
shake up our routines and engage with spontaneity to fully
Fine Arts or Suzie Cappa Art Center), or taking a cooking class
understand the pleasures we can find in the lightness of living.
from Someone’s in the Kitchen. As you dive into these unique
If you are feeling over-committed and undervalued…
adventures, you will take what you need to be inspired and creative in the work you complete on a regular basis.
Consider canceling an appointment and walking to your next destination. Life is too short to spend it chasing the mouse
You may also consider taking a new route to work to
and never getting the cheese. If you are feeling the stress
experience a fresh perspective of your city, or if you are looking
of your overburdened schedule, and, perhaps, the lack of
for a bigger impact, consider booking a flight to a place you
acknowledgment of the tasks you complete either at work
have never been. When you switch up your environment, your
or in your personal circle, take a moment to evaluate your
senses are required to become engaged. This engagement
commitments and eliminate the unnecessary obligations that
will fill you with energetic enthusiasm to grow your creative
are causing you to feel overwhelmed. Then, thoughtfully plan
repertoire to include the new ideas you have experienced.
out your next few days and find pockets of time to slow down and savor the commute to your commitments. Walk to work
If you are feeling tired and depleted…
and fill your senses with the space around you. Appreciate the
Switch up your food choices and sleep an extra hour.
scents, sounds, and sensations that make life so serendipitous.
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Sometimes all your body and mind need are a reboot and a little extra rest. Knowing what foods your body receives well is a fantastic way to keep your vehicle functioning properly. However, if you are feeling a bit sluggish, try switching up your dietary selections slightly. One of the best ways to keep your body guessing is to eat seasonal options. Doing this also helps your body stay in sync with the shifts in the environment. If you already mix up your food selection, add water with fresh lemon and mint to your daily routine for an added boost of energy. When you are feeling depleted, it is also important to incorporate a few more hours of sleep into your day. Look at how you can adjust your routine and cozy up under the covers for extra z’s. If you are feeling extra daring, I encourage you to take an impromptu siesta. You may be surprised how energizing and exciting your day becomes when you hit a moment of snooze midday. Who does that? You do! Listen to your body and embrace the rest, lovely lady. Another great way to revamp your routine is to embrace a restorative practice to replenish your mental and physical energy. Consider taking a restorative yoga class from a local studio, scheduling a spa treatment, or simply being intentional about focusing on your breath for 5 minutes. It can be tempting to hit the gym or squeeze in another commitment, but when your vessel is truly fatigued, these activities may actually cause more harm than good.
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Routines are vital for consistently showing up for the commitments and the people who are important to us. We value our schedules for the stability they bring to our lives and their ability to provide clarity to the day ahead of us. However, our habitual routines are only beneficial if they are incorporated into our lives. The moment they become our lives, we are no longer living. If you are feeling overcommitted, uninspired, or completely depleted, I encourage you to shake up your schedule, rotate your routine, and embrace the life you have been blessed with! You may be surprised what life looks like on the other side of ordinary. BHW
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Decision
Time in
Aisle One
By Dorothy Rosby
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Humor
I
have to put off getting my produce, dairy and
frozen foods until I’ve loaded everything else into my grocery cart. Otherwise, my milk will curdle and my perishables will perish while I stand here trying to decide between whole wheat, crushed wheat, honey wheat, honey bran, sunflower, hazel nut and twelve grain bread. Shopping for groceries — or anything else — is challenging for the indecisive. I finally choose twelve grain and head to the most difficult department of all: Personal Care. Before me lies a display of toothpaste as far as the eye can see. I prefer gel to paste, but what do I need more? Enamel care, tarter control, cavity protection, extra whitening or breath freshening? Don’t answer that. I’m exhausted and I still need shampoo. Do I want keratin repairing, volumizing, neutralizing, chelating or clarifying? I choose clarifying because I could use some clarity about now. I take a deep breath and prepare to spend the rest of the afternoon in the hand lotion aisle. That’s how long it’s going to take me to decide if I want lotion that firms skin and gives radiance, hydrates hands and strengthens nails, protects from the sun and won’t wash off in water, or provides advanced
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therapy. I pick the last one because therapy is just what I need after choosing toothpaste and shampoo. I’m paralyzed by too many choices. Fortunately, I have some coping mechanisms. Unfortunately, none of them help. 1) I put off grocery shopping until all that’s left to eat in our home is flour and ketchup. 2) When I can’t decide between two items, I buy both. I have two sweaters that look exactly alike, except one is purple and one is blue. And I have another set of duplicate sweaters, one blue and one pink, for the same reason. My closet looks like I live with an identical twin. 3) I pick a favorite and stick with it, no matter what new options are presented. For example, I always choose the same brand of vanilla yogurt. Boring? Maybe. But have you seen the yogurt aisle lately? 4) Faced with too many decisions, I choose… nothing. I’m not alone. In one study of the socalled paradox of choice, two psychologists found that customers presented with six varieties of jam were more likely to buy one than those who were offered 24 varieties. They were more likely to run screaming from the store. I’ve now made it to detergent. Do I want liquid or
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powder? Do I need detergent with bleach, without bleach or
choosing my car. By the time I get to the checkout line, my
with bleach alternative? Do I need it to dissolve quickly, deep
defenses are worn down like a dieter’s resistance in a donut
clean or fight odors? And if I choose deep cleaning, will my
shop. The only thing that keeps me
clean laundry smell bad?
from grabbing a handful of comfort candy bars in the checkout aisle is I
I’ve been at the grocery store nearly an hour, and with the
can’t decide which ones I want.
exception of a loaf of bread, I still don’t have any food. Uh-oh. I forgot one thing. God help I pick up my pace. I hurry passed the baking aisle; I don’t
me! I need a birthday card.
bake. I skip the dog food; I don’t have a dog. I dash past baby food; I don’t have a baby either.
(If you’re looking for Dorothy Rosby, she’s still at the grocery store.)
I stand confidently in front of the canned veggies. I like beets,
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but not pickled beets, and I like my canned tomatoes diced so I don’t have to do it myself. But then…I round the corner at canned soups. There is a cream-of-something soup for every day of the year and almost that many pasta choices: rotelle, cavatelli, farfalle, fusilli, mostaccioli, penne, rigatoni, ziti. Huh? And Mother Nature can’t be beat for variety. I want apples – I’m just not sure if I want Gala, McIntosh, Red Delicious or Granny Smith. I need lettuce, but do I want romaine, red leaf, Bibb, or iceberg? I haven’t been this overwhelmed since toothpaste. Finally, weary and confused, I head to the dairy aisle for milk (skim, 1%, 2%, whole, lactose free, chocolate, almond or soy), butter (salted, unsalted, low fat or regular) and cheese (too many to mention.) I have now spent more time picking groceries than I spent
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Artist Profile Julie Rasmussen, Writer
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Artist Profile
Hippie Dippy Bulls**t is a humorous memoir of spiritual
book for others, because that shift is actually quite painful
growth. In it, I logically ask if “New-Age Spirituality”– and
- our fearful egos don’t just let go of our lifelong beliefs
things like the concept of the ego, the Universal Law of
overnight, even if they aren’t serving us anymore. It can
Attraction, reincarnation, and “good vibes”– are really just
feel like a miserable tug-of-war in your mind, between old
hippie dippy bulls**t… or do they actually hold the truth of
and new beliefs, for quite a while. Hippie Dippy Bulls**t is
where we come from, why we’re here, and what happens
there to help others feel a little less crazy and alone.
when we die? It’s an engaging tale about awakening to a practical new understanding of God, and our existence,
You talk about the Black Hills in your book. Why did
outside of religion.
you include those portions? I spent my teenage years in the Black Hills, and I will
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always proudly call Rapid City my hometown. There’s no way I was going to write my life story and not work Mt.
How did your journey to professional writing begin?
Rushmore, Shotgun Willie’s, and Penis Rock (you’d better
What called you to it?
read the book if you don’t know what that is) into it. Plus,
Well, I wrote some pretty riveting stories about the
some of what I wrote about happened while visiting Rapid
cafeteria cornbread while I was on the newspaper staff at
City. There are people and places in the book that locals
Stevens High back in the late 80s (when I showed up for
will recognize. Also, referencing local Native American
class). And later in life, I mastered the art of writing killer
culture and beliefs in my story helped me explain some of
good Christmas cards. So, the spark probably started
my points well. We could learn a lot from them.
somewhere in there. Truthfully, I had no conscious intention to become a writer. Though I have a journalism degree,
Share a little secret…name one thing you edited out
I’d mostly worked in marketing or as an entrepreneur in
of this book.
my adult life. I just started going through this spiritual
Ha! Ya, right! Nothing! I left no subject out… psychics,
experience a few years ago and a calm, firm voice inside
swearing, religion, drag queens, orgasms, aliens, and Taco
my head (it was seriously very Field-of-Dreams-like) said,
Bell… they’re all in there.
“Write this down. It will become a book.” So, I did. Best not to argue with the calm, firm voices in your head, I figure.
You chose to self-publish. Are you glad you went this route? Would you recommend it to others?
I understand why the voice told me to write it down… now
I am glad I self-published in that it allowed me to get the
that the book is out there, I’m finding that many people
book out there, circulating, when I was ready. Amazon
are going through the same shift I did - out of religion, into
really changed the face of self-publishing and gave it
spirituality. I ended up writing a hand-holding comfort
credibility; and many independent stores are great about
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working with Indie authors, if the book looks polished
a career out of it, be prepared to spend some money
and sell-able (tip: do your research on how to not look
promoting it and become your own under-paid, full-time
self-published). In the first nine months, I got Hippie
publicist, salesperson, and road trip buddy for a while…
Dippy Bulls**t into 90 stores in 10 states, just by walking
but think of that as part of the adventure!
in and asking if they’d carry it (I have a rare advantage with my book in that it sells in gift stores, boutiques, and
At the end of the day, word of mouth is what sells a book,
metaphysical stores… not just in book stores).
so I do believe that a great Indie book can achieve what any other book can.
I would recommend self-publishing to others if you have a clear vision of what you’re hoping to do with your book.
How long did you take to write the book to completion?
If you just want to see your story in print for friends and
I wrote it as I was experiencing it, over a period of about
family, and you have the money, go for it. Hell, do it for
eighteen months. Editing, layout, and getting it into print
yourself and enjoy the process! Cross it off the bucket list!
took another four months.
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To remedy writer’s block, I: I accept it and give myself permission to walk away for as long as it takes. I go have fun and focus on anything else for a while – I’ll go the mountains for a day, try to communicate telepathically with my cat, or binge watch old Fred Astaire movies. Anything. Writer’s block is just the mind saying take a break. It’s not a bad thing… unless you obsess over it. What tips or advice do you have for other aspiring authors? Be your truest self. Authenticity sells. Original storytelling sells. Don’t write fluff and don’t write boring crap just because you experienced some adversity in your life. Yawn… we’ve all had adversity. Whatever your story, dig deep to tell it cleverly and be uniquely you! THE PERFECT GIFT IS
What authors have inspired you?
unique, thoughtful, and made with love
My two favorite authors are David Sedaris and children's book author Roald Dahl. I pay as much attention to smart comedians as I do writers – I love Trevor Noah, Eddie Izzard, and Jerry Seinfeld. The best spirituality authors I’ve read are Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, and Deepak Chopra. Hippie
Dippy Bulls**t is definitely a unique combination of all those influences… detailed storytelling, humor, and spirituality. What’s a common trap for aspiring writers?
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you won’t be everyone’s cup of tea…
or believe in astrology, tarot, or
and that it’s ok. Don’t get discouraged
crystals to be spiritual. It’s much
if everyone doesn’t like you – you’re not
more about understanding that we
guacamole or Tom Hanks. You’ll find
are more than our human bodies,
your people. It’s all good.
that there are no coincidences, and that we can deliberately co-create,
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Have you written any unpublished
with God/the Universe/Steve (call it
or partially written/totally
whatever you please), our desired
abandoned books?
life experiences by being more
Not yet. My next book is percolating,
purposely aware of our thoughts
but it’s not quite ready to come out
and emotions. Those other things
in words. I know I’d like to write more
are purely optional. I don’t own any
on what modern day spiritualism is.
crystals and my yoga pants have
You don’t have to be vegan, do yoga,
been to Smashburger waaaaay
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more than they’ve ever been to yoga class.
did my first “official” book reading and talk at Hay Camp Brewing Co. this spring and was thrilled to be speaking
Where can we buy your book?
in front of old and new friends in my beloved Black Hills.
Online, you can buy it on Amazon or at TatteredCover.
I have more speaking events and book readings scheduled
com. It’s also available in the Black Hills at Mitzi’s Books in
this summer in Colorado, New Mexico, and California. Also,
Rapid City. My website, Hippiedippybs.com, has a listing of
as the book is currently available in mostly western states,
all the independent stores where it can be purchased. It’s
it will be finding its way east this fall. I’ve surrendered to
$14.95 for the paperback and $6.99 for Kindle.
the exciting, unknown journey of where all this will take me… which is really the point of the whole book. To infinity
You’ve been busy promoting your book – what’s next?
and beyond, my friends! BHW
I’m really excited to have just finished recording the audiobook of Hippie Dippy Bulls**t, which will be available soon on Amazon, Google Play, the Apple Store, etc. I
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#SLAY
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Hashtag slay. That’s Chief Master Sgt. Rochelle
Hemingway’s mantra for the current chapter of her life as the new command chief responsible
for the health, welfare and morale of Ellsworth Air Force Base’s (EAFB) 3,200 enlisted airmen.
She has guts, she has grace, and she has plenty of glamour, too. Hemingway, 46, brings 28 years of service to EAFB, where she started in March. Originally from Indiana, Hemingway moved to the Black Hills from Arizona, where she lived with her husband, Dominic—who has served in the Air Force for 30 years—and her 9-year-old son,
Andrew. They will join her at EAFB this fall, but until then, she’s treating it like a deployment. For Hemingway, now is the time to settle into her new role. She is only the second female to serve as a command chief at EAFB. “I’m still pinching myself that I was selected for this honor.”
“My primary job is to provide sound counsel and
advice on the health and welfare of our airmen,” she explained. “Throughout my career, I’ve
always created mantras to get me through, and #slay is what I plan to do at Ellsworth.”
This mantra has depth, as each letter stands for
a principle that Hemingway will focus on during her time at EAFB.
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“S” stands for “state of readiness,” as airmen must be ready to deploy at any time. They must also be resilient, maintain a warrior mindset, and uphold training requirements.
“L” stands for “leading out loud.” Hemingway served as a medical technician throughout her years in the Air Force, being deployed to Africa, Curacao, Jamaica and Vietnam on humanitarian missions, which tested her leadership skills. She practices transformational leadership, modeling the behavior that she expects from her airmen, with the hope of motivating and inspiring them.
“A” stands for “a sense of community.” “We’re a family here,” said Hemingway, “and my goal is to make everyone feel welcome and valued. It’s about sharing our stories and making those personal connections.” Last, but not least,
“Y” stands for “you are built to last.” “We are here to protect our nation,
which means we must always give our maximum effort,” she said. “We take an oath of enlistment, and my job is to help everyone stick to it.”
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For Hemingway, leadership also means helping her fellow airmen work through grief. When she served as a first sergeant, her squadron experienced the death of a fellow airman in Afghanistan, and two others were seriously injured. “I took on the business of coordinating a dignified transfer so people could pay their respects and properly grieve,” she said. “In those situations, you find out who you are as a person—and I was a pillar of strength.” Hemingway said she always thanks newly enlisted soldiers for deciding to serve.
Chief Master Sergeant Rochelle Hemingway with her husband, Chief Master Sergeant Dominic Hemingway
“Sometimes people don’t realize we will die for our country. What could be more honorable than that? I do everything I can to help nurture that commitment and desire to serve among the airmen.” When she’s not working, Hemingway sticks to a routine that helps ground her. She rises at 4 a.m. each day to run and lift weights. “If I don’t work out, I’m not the best version of myself,” she said. She packs healthy food—think fruits and vegetables—to eat throughout the day at work. In the evenings, she enjoys reading—especially books on leadership. Her guilty pleasures? Shopping at Macy’s and Nordstrom and getting manicures.
Chief Master Sergeant Rochelle Hemingway with her husband, Chief Master Sergeant Dominic Hemingway and son Andrew
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Above all, Hemingway enjoys connecting with others and helping them become the best they can be, personally and professionally. What is her advice for females thinking about entering the male-dominated military world? “You must work really hard. Nothing is given to you, so you must create good habits and know your job; you should always be progressing, not digressing. Also, take your time. It’s fine if you decide to wait to have a family. Build yourself up and invest in yourself first.” “I believe there are seasons in life,” she said. “You’ll have a time where you’re accelerating, then plateau and dip down. That’s okay. Your season will come again.” BHW
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Hassle-Free Meal Ideas For Your Busy Family by Merissa Alink
It’s beginning to warm up outside and that means that busier days and less time spent inside are on the horizon. But a family still must eat! So just how do we feed our family when we just want to be outside and we would rather not spend extra on our air conditioning costs as we heat up the oven to cook?
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There are a few great solutions to this problem. Here are some simple ideas on how to handle too-hotto-cook summer days. These meals and ideas are perfect for the days when you don’t want to heat up your home during the day by turning on the oven.
The Beautiful Slow Cooker One good option is slow cooker meals. You won’t heat up your kitchen and you still will get a great filling meal. The only downside to this solution is the meal will be a hot dish so if you are already warm you may not feel like eating a hot meal, but it’s a great option for those busy days. Some favorite slow cooker meals are: • Steak • Meatballs • Taco Meat • Any variety of soup made with fresh garden vegetables • Pulled pork, BBQ shredded beef, or anything that can be easily added to a sandwich
Make It Now, Eat It Later Another option is to make up some freezer meals. Even though you do have to heat up the oven to make most of those meals, you could try and make as many of them as possible at night when it is a little cooler in the house or when you can open the windows and let in some cooler air while you are cooking. We love doing make ahead meals at our house
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(especially for things like sides,
Easy Refried Beans (made in the slow cooker with the extras frozen)
breads, and snacks. Favorites in our
Soak a large bowl full of pinto beans overnight (with double
home are:
Homemade Sausage Patties
place in the slow cooker the next day with water to just cover the beans. Add garlic, or other spices as desired.
Use at least 2-3 pounds of ground beef or
Cook on low for at least 8 hours in the slow cooker, stirring
turkey and combine it with your family’s
occasionally until the beans are soft and can be mashed.
favorite spices and herbs. For ground turkey,
Mash up the beans and let them cool before placing in
add a little salt, garlic powder, basil, oregano,
freezer bags. Pull them out of the freezer and thaw before
marjoram, and onion powder. For beef, add a little salt, garlic
enjoying in your favorite burrito meal or simply warm them
and onion powder. Form into patties and fry on the stovetop
up in the microwave with some shredded chicken and cheese
until cooked through. Place in the freezer and reheat to enjoy
for an easy, filling lunch.
as needed.
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the amount of water than of beans added). Rinse, and then
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Slice and Bake Cookies Make your favorite cookie recipe for any kind of drop (not cut out) cookie. Take the dough out of the bowl and roll it up into a log shape about 2 inches wide using plastic wrap. Freeze the cookie log. When you are ready to bake, simply slice the cookies off of the log, place on a greased cookie sheet, and bake for a few minutes longer than you would the regular cookie recipe. Bake only the number of cookies that you need so that you can enjoy fresh cookies anytime without the effort of mixing up the dough each time.
A Few More No-Bake Meal Ideas • Taco Salad – with cold refried beans and salsa • Cold Pasta (make the evening before when it’s not hot and refrigerate) – with a sharp or aged cheese and fresh veggies mixed in, topped with a vinegar based dressing. • Tacos – with cold refried black beans and fresh garden veggies • Anything Grilled! • Chef Salad And of course, there is plenty of fresh garden produce this time of year to feast on! Be sure and make frequent stops at the Black Hills Farmer’s Market on the days that they are open to be able to indulge in the freshest in-season produce. Hopefully you’ve been able to find some great inspiration in this article for when it’s just too hot or busy to turn on the oven during the day and put in much effort in the kitchen. BHW
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San Francisco, CA
This multi-part destination series will feature the fascinating cities you can experience through nonstop flights offered in Rapid City. Discover the amazing adventures each of these major cities have to offer, as well as the allure of worldwide travel through direct services.
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companies like Gap, Inc., Levi Strauss & Co., Fitbit, Uber and Lyft. San Francisco’s dining scene is one of the best in the country. Satisfy your comfort food cravings or take in fabulous fine dining; there’s something for everyone.
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If you’re going to San Francisco…. make sure to check out these famous sites. Golden Gate Bridge – The world-famous Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco Bay to Marin County. Recognized as one of the modern wonders of the world, it was opened in 1937 and, at that time, it was the longest suspension bridge ever created. Number one on every visitor’s list, you can travel across the 1.7 mile bridge by walking, car, or by bicycle. Golden Gate Park – The Golden Gate Park is the third most visited park in the United States. Make sure to explore its over 1,000 acres of picturesque space. Discover all it has to offer – gardens, museums, art, flowers, trees, lakes, birds and wildlife. Chinatown – Experience the largest Chinatown outside of Asia in downtown San Francisco. Covering 24 square blocks, Chinatown is rich in both culture and cuisine. San
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Francisco's Chinatown restaurants are considered to be the birthplace of westernized Chinese dishes like Chop Suey while they also introduced and popularized Dim Sum to American palates. Union Square – Don’t miss the most visited neighborhood in San Francisco. Shop their highend outlet stores, stay in their luxurious hotels, eat delicious foods in their cafés, view beautiful pieces of art, and party like a local in the hopping nightlife scene. Fisherman’s Wharf – Waterfront marketplaces, fishing boats, sea lions basking in the sun, seafood restaurants and sourdough French bread bakeries; what’s not to love? Fisherman’s Wharf has everything a seafood lover could want. And don’t miss Pier 39, a shopping center and popular tourist attraction located at the edge of Fisherman’s Wharf. Alcatraz Island – Previously the site of the first lighthouse built on the Pacific Coast, and most famously a federal prison, Alcatraz is now a national park and one of San Francisco’s most popular attractions. Only a mile and a half from Fisherman’s Wharf, the prison housed famous criminals like Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. Take a tour and see how the prisoners once lived. Lombard Street – Known as the “Crookedest
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Street in the World,” Lombard Street is one of San Francisco’s most popular landmarks. Walk or drive down the scenic street and experience the eight sharp hairpin turns. Ghirardelli Square – Have a bit of a sweet tooth? Then you need to check out Ghirardelli Square. Originally the chocolate factory of the Domingo Ghirardelli family during the 1800s, this famous San Francisco landmark is a chocolate lover’s dream. Professional Sports Teams – Whether you’re a basketball, baseball or football fan, San Francisco Bay area has a team for you. Depending on the time of year you visit the area, take in a game of the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers or Giants or the Oakland Athletics or Raiders. Victorian Homes Tour – It’s not a trip to San Francisco without a tour of their stunning Victorian homes, many of which are featured in famous television shows and movies, including Full House and Fuller House, Party of Five, Mrs. Doubtfire and Princess Diaries. Don’t forget to bring your camera when you visit the “Painted Ladies” on Postcard Row. BHW
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Pedicures Should Pamper AND Protect Your Piggies by Heidi Bell Gease
Warmer spring weather has many of us breaking out the flip
And getting a pedicure from a person who hasn’t been trained to
flops and planning for pedicures. But before you book an
use proper techniques and clean tools can leave you with more
appointment to beautify your toes, there are some things you
than a tacky paint job. It can also result in infections and foot
should know.
fungus.
For starters, pedicures should only be performed by licensed
“Services should not hurt, injure or put you at risk of infection,”
professionals (cosmetologists or nail technicians) in a licensed
said Kate Boyd, the Commission’s executive director. “If you are
salon, according to the South Dakota Cosmetology Commission.
not comfortable with what you see in a salon, the best thing to
Licensed professionals must complete education hours, pass
do is leave.”
exams and pay an annual licensing fee. State cosmetology law sets health and safety standards to keep
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customers safe. The Commission enforces those standards. Georgia Linn of Black Hawk, a cosmetologist and state inspector, visits every salon, booth and school in western South Dakota at least once a year on behalf of the Commission. Visits are unannounced, but salon professionals know the safety and sanitation standards on which they will be assessed. “Disinfection is probably the most important thing when you’re trying to eliminate contamination,” Linn said, noting that salons must use hospital-grade disinfectants. “If you’re not cleaning your files or your pedicure tubs or your implements, there’s just that chance of spreading germs.” Linn says there are things you can look for to protect yourself. One biggie: nail tools should never be reused unless they have been disinfected. “Watch where they take their tools from. Do they come from a clean separate container? Are they individually wrapped? Or did they come out of a drawer?” Linn said. And if there’s nail dust on a file, it’s not clean. “You should just stop right there. Or ask them to open a new file.” Your nail technician should not use a multi-sided buffer block unless it’s brand new, as those can’t be disinfected. Another red flag: callous removers that resemble cheese graters, which can easily go too deep and damage skin. Don’t be afraid to speak up if something doesn’t seem right. “It’s okay to stop the service if you don’t feel comfortable,” Linn said. Better yet, do some homework first. Ask for referrals.
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Observe the salon before you book. Ask to see licenses, which
on proper disinfection techniques so they can safely serve the
must be posted. And remember: just because a salon is busy
public. In cases when salons or individuals refuse to comply
doesn’t mean it’s in compliance.
with guidelines, the Commission can take disciplinary action by
You can look on the Commission’s website at https://dlr.sd.gov/
suspending or revoking a license.
cosmetology/ to verify licenses and see which salons have failed inspections. Many failures are for license violations but others
And while there are always some salons that don’t pass
are for sanitation reasons (dirty foot baths, toenail clippings in
inspection, there are far more that do. Linn said people shouldn’t
drawers with tools, etc.).
worry about getting a pedicure from a reputable professional. “Just educate yourself,” she said, and pay attention.
A facility that passes inspection receives a Certificate of Passed Annual Inspection card, which should be posted in the
The Commission recommends the following for anyone planning
establishment. A facility that fails inspection is allowed a short
a pedicure:
time to correct the violations before being re-inspected. If sanitation problems are not resolved, the Commission tries to work with salon owners to educate them and their employees
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Do Not: • Shave legs 24 hours before pedicures. This can make you
more susceptible to infection. • Allow cutting of calluses and ingrown toenails. • Allow a nail technician to use implements that have been used on previous clients. • Allow a nail technician to perform waxing services.
Do: • Observe salon cleanliness and sanitation practices. • Inform the technician if you have health concerns or medications, such as diabetes or a compromised immune system. • Be aware of guidelines and ask questions. For more information, visit the cosmetology website or call the Commission at 605-7736193. Now that you’re in the know, bring on sandal season! BHW
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As you prepare to see your adolescent off to college, you flashback to all your child's milestones, special moments, and fun times you've shared together. It feels like only yesterday your toddler said his or her first word. Soon after, you dropped your child off for his or her first day of kindergarten, prepared your preteen for puberty, and took your teen shopping for the high school prom. But now, in what feels like an instant, your young adult is headed out into the world, more or less on his or her own. This is a turning point at which you no longer have much oversight or say in your child's life. This can be both scary and exhilarating for parents and kids alike. You'll worry about your adolescent's safety and well-being. But you'll also revel in your child's enthusiasm, excitement, and dreams for the future. Parents' feelings about their own life without their child's daily presence and parenting responsibilities are often met with a mix of emotions as well. Many parents look forward to this point in their lives and a freedom they haven't enjoyed in nearly two decades. Some parents may even feel conflicted or guilty for looking forward to 'me' time. At the same time, many parents (even those same parents) feel a sense of loss. After all, they've devoted 18 years to caregiving and raising their child. Many parents lose their sense of self while raising a family. In fact, being a parent can become one's identity. As a result, parents may feel an even greater loss when their kid heads away to college.
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SURVIVAL TIPS So how do you survive this transition? Learn to embrace it. A heart-to-heart. Write a letter or talk to your adolescent when you see him or her off to college. A letter is best because your kid can save it and read it again to absorb and ponder what you have to say. You've already taught your child the importance of manners and doing his or her schoolwork. So skip that stuff. Instead, offer wisdom about life and your appreciation for your adolescent's wonderful characteristics. Also, avoid dumping on your child. It's okay to say you're going to miss your kid. But don't overdo it and leave your child feeling guilty or responsible for your pain or loss. Connection and space. Decide how to keep the connection with your adolescent. Phone calls, texting, email, video chat, and getting together in person offer ample opportunities to maintain your relationship. But don't overdo it. Your young adult needs time and space to experience his or her newfound independence and blossom. Explore. You now have a lot more free time. Don't let that downtime become an avenue to needlessly worry or mope. Instead, be proactive and set out on a mission of self-discovery. Have you thought about going back to school, work, or changing your career? Now is s a good time to explore your options. How about a new hobby, volunteer work, or focusing on your fitness and health? You can also broaden your horizons. Try out different music genres, visit art and history museums,
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Family doctors treat a wide range of conditions for all ages and stages of life. 2
THEY KNOW YOUR PERSONAL AND FAMILY HISTORY OFTEN BECAUSE THEY ARE TAKING CARE OF MULTIPLE GENERATIONS OF YOUR FAMILY
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go to plays and sporting events, or explore cultural restaurants or cooking. Travel. Plan something exciting. Consider a trip to someplace you've always dreamed of going. Or perhaps plan a long road trip or multiple weekend road trips throughout the year. Whatever you choose will help busy your time with the planning, give you something to look forward to, and remind you of the upside of an empty nest or one less child to raise. It gets easier. Remember, whatever grief, loneliness, worries, or self-doubts you experience, they're a normal part of this transition. With each week and month that passes, it'll get easier, until one day, you wake up and discover you've fully embraced your new life and feel true joy for your child's newfound independence. BHW
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“Mountain biking is such a confidence booster; I am seeing more and more women out riding than ever before,” explains Emily Wheeler, race director for the Black Hills Back 40 & Shorty. Emily started mountain biking when a few women from her neighborhood asked her to join them on their morning rides. “When I started out riding, I had a really old mountain bike I had bought for $179! After the first summer, I decided to purchase a new one. A nice bike does make a big difference in ease of riding and climbing hills, and just makes the rides more fun.” The world of mountain biking can be intimidating, but over the past few years, more and more women are getting outside and rediscovering their love of biking. It’s a fun way to exercise and reconnect with nature. According to Wheeler, “We have such a variety of trails in the Black Hills, from the Mickelson Trail to logging roads to technical single-tracks. Someone just starting out should know the level of trails they want to start out riding on. For example, Hanson Larson Memorial Park has some great less technical trails, which are easier until you get the hang of it.” To ease into the sport, a good option is to participate in an outdoor event. The upcoming Black Hills Back 40 & Shorty on June 20th is a local charitable mountain biking race with three distances to choose from. Participants have the option to ride 40 miles (the Back 40), 20 miles (the Shorty), or 10 miles (the Mini). The event is open to all ages and abilities of riders. Wheeler explains, “For some reason, women’s participation in events is much lower in mountain biking. We usually only get a handful of women at the Back 40. We’d like to see that change and encourage more women to ride!”
Briefly describe the organizations you work for, your roles and the journey that led you to the organization. After graduating from SDSU with a degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, I started working at the Rapid City YMCA as the wellness director. I still work there part time teaching a group exercise class on Photo Courtesy of Mark Warren Woman in Business
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Tuesday mornings. One of the programs I planned as
director of the Black Hills Back 40 & Shorty race. When Chad
the wellness director was a training group that prepared
and his co-founders, Phil Busching and Joe Kieffer, created
participants for the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon or
the event, they had a vision to support mountain biking in
Half Marathon. I decided to give the race director, Jerry Dunn,
the area while being able to give all the money made on
a call to see if my group could get a group race discount. He
the event to various charities in the Rapid City area. Nancy
gave the discount and that’s how I met him. I continued my
Busching, who has also been instrumental in helping to
running and my work at the YMCA for about three more
organize the Back 40 event every year since its start, explains
years until I decided I was ready for a career change. Jerry
it best: “Mountain biking is a great way to stay fit and not put
offered me a position as his assistant. Two years later, Jerry
so much wear and tear on your body. You can enjoy it for
asked me to take over the event. I became the race director.
life! It is super fun and it distracts you from the awesome
The next fall, we started another race called Run Crazy Horse.
workout you are getting. Being in nature is good for the soul.
Last spring, Chad Meyer, one of the founders of the Back
The Black Hills have some of the best trails in the country.”
40, called and asked if I’d be willing to take over as the race
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Why do you believe it is important for women to be involved in mountain biking and other confidence boosting activities? I think especially outdoor physical activities are important for women because it offers a distraction from everyday life….mentally, you have to focus on the trail and obstacles along the way. It’s a great way to meet new friends, and it's a confidence booster because it’s such a great feeling to master a trail, get up a hill you couldn’t the day before, or ride down a tricky slope for the first time. BHW
Since its start eight years ago, the Back 40 race has raised over $100,000 for local charities, including Black Hills Habitat for Humanity and Cornerstone Rescue Mission, and this year all proceeds will be donated to Black Hills Trails. I love organizing events, and becoming the RD has been a fun way for me to be involved in a mountain biking event. With a growing event and wanting to see it grow more, it was a good fit for my 10 years’ experience organizing marathons.
Describe one of your favorite moments you’ve experienced since becoming the race director of Black Hills Back 40. I would say my favorite moments are being at the finish line of the events. The participants have so many inspiring personal stories and things they have overcome in training and finishing the race. I love being able to congratulate runners at the finish.
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What is the hardest part about being a mother? The constant game of catch up can be overwhelming. There is always another load of laundry or dishes needing to be started. Sweeping and vacuuming seem to consume my life some days. I get one mess cleaned up, only to turn around and see that Charlie got into the fridge again (think chocolate syrup all over the floor). All of this while trying to guide these young boys into future young men. Not to mention being a career focused female while trying to do all the things. Uffda, mommin' ain’t easy!
What is the best part about being a mother? A love greater than myself blossoms the moment I find out I am expecting. Our oldest son struggles with school and to watch his confidence grow the last 3 months has been amazing. Being their cheerleader no matter what circumstance they face is my number one priority. When I see them succeed at something they have been working at, it brings me to tears.
Tell us your favorite story about one of your kids. First, I would like to say my stories are way better in person when I can imitate their voices. I feel I tell stories all the time, as the life of a boy mom is never dull! Currently, my favorite happening is Charlie (2) yelling, “AWEXA PLAY BABY SHARK!” Then getting mad because she cannot understand him. Help a mom out, Amazon, and add a toddler Alexa to the mix.
What is your favorite time-saver? I spend a good deal of time thinking about all the things that could save me time. In the end, I am running around every single
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day to get it all done as disorganized and as non-time saving as a person can get.
What is your favorite sanity-saver? On the Border, happy hour once a month. Seriously. Making time for a mental break with friends or my spouse. It relieves stress and helps me stay positive while at home instead of bringing negative energy into our family life. Try it. Best happy hour around!
What is your philosophy on discipline? I find that in today’s world the threat of the “spank” doesn’t hold the teeth it did when we were growing up. We certainly feel defeated at times when it seems we have done everything and a behavior continues despite our efforts. What has proven to work best in our situation is loss of privileges concerning screen time and other activities. Not only taking it away, but then setting a plan to earn it back.
What is your favorite parenting must-have? Snacks. Always snacks everywhere. Never ever run out of snacks. Not sure if this is my favorite, but it's definitely a game changer if not taken seriously.
If you knew then what you know now, what would you do differently? Being a parent can cause stress and distance in your marriage. We were all raised differently and you truly never know how your partner’s parenting beliefs will line up with yours until you are in the weeds. I strongly recommend pre-parent guidance counseling. It can
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mentally and emotionally prepare you for the journey of
keep him out of every cupboard, pantry, fridge, you name
parenting together and save the disagreements that may
it! I was able to take the strap off a Kavu purse and string it
arise later.
from the pantry handle through some cupboards, making it impossible for him to get in. Mom vs. Toddler. I can’t tell you
What advice do you have for new parents?
the score, but I think he is winning.
Do not let the highlight reel of social media be the standard to which you compare your parenting milestones. Every
I could have won the worst mother award when:
child is different. I can assure you every baby cries during the
I was on the phone with my son’s principal two hours before I
night, every toddler voices a timely swear word while you
was notified of being selected for this article. He had punched
are braving the public, and you will exit Target one day with
another student for saying, “Batman is horrible.” I guess we
a screaming 7-year-old. Find the joy in your chaos and know
take our comic book characters a tad bit too seriously.
that time accelerates once you have children in your life.
Name a time when you felt like a parenting genius. Our two-year-old is constantly challenging us with ways to
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