There should be a “Good People Day.” A day set aside to just think of those people in our lives that are good people. Maybe a day would be too short to think of all the people we would like to say “good for you” to, but we could try. 

Right now on the top of my list would be the NRHEG Girls’ Basketball team. They’re great. 

Ñot only are they good basketball players, they are genuinely good human beings. Their attitudes and personality goes well beyond saying. They didn’t just win respect for their work ethic, but also for how they conducted themselves and what they earned. 

A medal or a trophy can stand as a proud symbol of ones' accomplishments. Yet, the trophy they present as a person will long be remembered as the real trophy they have won. That's not to say that having a coach who cares about "his girls" doesn't make it better. Awesome is a big word. Attitude is even more so. I am so proud of our girls, their coach and their parents.

I've been working on a family book that features stories my uncle Paul Hanson used to write. He was one of my “good people” too. He had a philosophy of life which he extended to his children and children’s children. 

One thing he insisted on was that the kids all take bookkeeping as a subject in school. He said whatever you do in life you will always need to keep good books/records. Though the kids resisted, they all came back to tell him it was one of the most important things they learned. 

His bookkeeping went beyond keeping good personal and business records. He also recorded events and thoughts that came to mind in his life. By no means was he obsessive, just methodical. His thoughts and writings are cherished family memories.

Sharing his life stories was such a pleasure. They are some of the good guys like Ed Shannon, from the Albert Lea Tribune, and others who help us remember what good times, even some bad times were. It may seem like a meaningless thing now, but I am so very sorry for the things I didn't record now and so glad for the things I did. How many times have we thought — “I should ask Mom or Dad, Grandma or Grandpa, or uncle about something. But wait, they aren't here to help.

Actually, how well do you know you? You might find it interesting to know some things about yourself you didn't realize. You are an interesting person. Your life may not be what you thought it would be. 

My mother always says, “For all the things I haven't done or all the words I haven’t said, how important is it?” If it is really important, what are you waiting for? Isn't it time you really got to know you? It is time to do the things you really want to do with no regrets.

 Would you find it interesting to meet your neighbor? How about meeting someone close to you? Sometimes we don't realize who we really are.

Just for the fun of it, fill in the blanks with the first things which come to mind.

Pretend that you are filling in the NRHEG Star Eagle “Meet Your Neighbor” form. My favorite hobby is _____. My dream vacation would be to ____. The best thing about small town living is ____. The last good book I read was ___. My favorite TV show is ___. My favorite food is ___. My favorite activity growing up was ____. My biggest pet peeve is ____. The best advise I have ever received was___. Something about me that would surprise people is ___.

Then think about other things that may come to mind such as.... My first pet was ___. My chores growing up were ___. My favorite toy was ___. My biggest surprise was ___. I remember my grandmother as being ___. My favorite things about school were ___. I earned my first dollar by doing ____. My first car was a ___. It cost ___. My favorite song growing up was ___. My favorite song now is ___. The musical group that first comes to mind is ___. My first crush was on ___. My first date was with ___. My first kiss was with ___, and when ___. I met my mate when ___. My best wedding memory is ___. I remember my parents as being ___. My siblings as being ___. The person who made the biggest impression on me was ___. The first president I really remember is ___. My first home away from home was ___. Something I wished for as a kid and never got (and is no longer available) was ___. The trouble maker of the family was usually ___. Our families claim to fame was ___. Awards I won ___. My proudest moment ___. My most embarrassing moment ____. I regret _____. I am glad I did ___. My favorite movie was ___. My favorite book is ___. My best friend growing up was___. My best friend now is ___. If I could make a wish come true it would be ____. I am happiest when ___. Something that got me in hot water and I never forgot was ___. A secret I kept was ___. Something only I know about me ____. Longest trip I ever took was ____. My favorite food is ___. And the list can go on. Recognize yourself? 

I hope that you now know more about who you really are!

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Birthdays and anniversaries:

• Thursday, March 29th: Taran Waalkens, Heather Lyn Shearman, her 7th; Dylan Lee Ingvaldson, his 6th; Becky Johnson, Amanda Bergerson, Judy Strenge, Dorene Richards, Bruce Jensen, Linda Seykora.

• Friday, March 30th: Leah Brittan Morstad, Grechen Jensen Ray, Darrell Hanson, Kim Roberts Sletten, Aiden Michael Berg, his 6th; Matthew Cornelius, Fern Robertson Sommers.

• Saturday, March 31st: Jinny Nielsen, Hannah Haroldson, Melissa Collins, Carlson LaShawn Ray, his 5th; Jill Anderson, David Hemingway, Ross Johnson, Shane Johnson, Doug Hunt, Joanne Neuhart, Mollee & Joseph Tscholl, their 4th.

• Sunday, April 1st, April Fools Day! Madison Hanson.

• Monday, April 2nd: Harold Wayne, Leanna Burns, Deb Nelson, Luke Miller, Joyce Tufte Sorenson, Sonja Larson, Teresa Jensen, Kaleb

Smith, Dwight Schewe, Greg Nelson, Matthew Halla, Genevieve Wayne, Bill & Pat Draayer, David & Shelly Mangskau, Brian & Lois Nelson.

• Tuesday, April 3rd: Solvieg Sorenson, Linda Goodnature, Mikayla Moon, Joanne Christensen, Randy Kronberg, Patty Slater, Jase Dean Knudson, Kevin Born.

• Wednesday, April 4th: Daryl Paulsen, Jena Richards Thompson, Erik Smith, Rachael Nicole Roades, Erin Elaine Peterson, Nathan Spande, Theresa Kasper, Danny Larson, Don Larson, Ann Michelle Larson, Diane & Dave Broskoff.

Surprise somebody. Call someone. Send a card and make their day. Little things mean a lot.