ecmurtaugh, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

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Guest Column: You won’t be disappointed with ACT play

After viewing the final dress rehearsal of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers,” I’ve decided it is a play that can make just about anyone giggle from deep ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:29 pm

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Erin Murtaugh: Slow down and look out while on the road

I love seeing children outside and being active. It makes me much happier when I see them out and about, rather than sitting inside on ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, October 6, 2016 9:33 am

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Erin Murtaugh: There are many wonderful things about fall

Happy first day of fall! I thought I’d share my favorite things about this wonderful season. Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, September 22, 2016 11:15 am

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Erin Murtaugh: Tips for having a successful school year

The new school year is back in full swing. Since I am no longer in high school, I decided I’ll share five tips I think ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, September 8, 2016 9:25 am

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Erin Murtaugh: Try these tips to have a good school year

With Albert Lea area schools starting yesterday, and many area college campuses starting this past Monday, I thought I would touch on some things I ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:07 am

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Erin Murtaugh: Don’t forget how truly lucky people are

Last winter, I wrote a column on a lesson I learned from a photographer named Jeff Newsom on the topic of death and dying. Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:26 am

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Erin Murtaugh: Come together and love in times of tragedy

Whenever there is tragedy, my heart aches. No matter who it involves, or where it is in the world, I feel saddened over it. I’m ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, June 23, 2016 9:47 am

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Erin Murtaugh: Favorite things about Albert Lea in summer

With the first day of summer approaching, I was thinking about what makes Albert Lea so great in the summertime. Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, June 9, 2016 9:51 am

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Try to fit some reading into life every day

Did you know that last month was National Reading Month? Also, March was Dr. Seuss’ birthday month, which also kicks off the month with Read ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:17 am

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Above all, be kind when talking with others

Be kind. Please be kind to others. I was conversing with a woman, and she stops and said “Has anyone ever told you that you ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, March 31, 2016 9:34 am

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A guide to choosing your pick for president

Politics. There, I said it. Frankly, I’m fed up with how this presidential election season is going. I’m tired of hearing about it, and I ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, March 17, 2016 9:17 am

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My 5 favorite things about spring season

With the weather we’ve been getting this week, it might not seem like it, but spring is finally here. I love spring for so many ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, March 3, 2016 9:30 am

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Happy birthday to a longtime, great friend

On Feb. 9, someone very special in my life celebrated a very special day. One of my best friends, Madison Christine Mickelson, turned 20! Madison ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, February 18, 2016 9:16 am

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Lessons learned while traveling solo to Oregon

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a wedding photography seminar. I have read a lot of articles about how traveling alone ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:44 am

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Remember always that life itself is a gift

Oh, the year is so young. We are only 21 days in, yet I feel like there has been so much loss and tragedy in ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:32 am

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