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Spring is here and that means it's time to explore spring fashion. Not only is it a fashion shoot but it's Fargo's newest reality show, Red River Shore. We also include all of our regular sections like Eat Like an Athlete, Shape It Up and Conversation with... We hope you enjoy the magazine and have a happy and healthy life.
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SPRING FASHION ISSUE
Plus...
Pg. 28
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Shakin’ in our 3 year
anniversary! Pg. 6
Dr. Superwoman -is what we call her. Find out why. Pg. 14
Out Of The Darkness - One woman’s amazing story of her struggle with suicide. Pg. 40
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THURSDAY
I write more articles than I care
to count every month. However, no
matter how many stories I write,
there’s always one that I take on
as my pet project. I devote myself
entirely to that article. I interview
numerous sources. I try and find out
everything I possibly can about the subject.
This month, that article is our article on
suicide, “Out of the Darkness.”
Buffy Riddering shared her incredible
tale of her struggle with suicide. Her first
attempt was when she was 8 years old. Can
you imagine that? 8 years old! When I was
8, my only problem was that I wanted to
stay up until 9 p.m. Imagine dealing with the
issue of ending your life before you can even
do multiplication.
The knowledge that people face this
issue at such a young age shocked me. I
hope it shocks you too. This is a tragic thing
to learn. Nobody is safe from the pain of
suicide. Whether you’ve had to conquer
those hopeless feelings, are dealing with it
right now or you’ve felt the pain of losing
someone to suicide, the simple fact is that it
has effected all of us in one way or another.
Do me a favor: Remember this fact. Every
year, there are almost one million suicide
attempts in the US. So, next time you’re at
West Acres, take a seat on one of the benches.
Look at each and every person that walks by
you. The chances are that some of them have
had thoughts of ending their life.
The reasons behind those thoughts vary
significantly but the one main reason that
is common among all suicidal people is that
they want their pain to end. For one reason
or another, the pains of this world have
beaten them down. Have you added
to that pain? Sure, maybe you haven’t
directly added to that person’s pain,
but what about someone else? Have you
ever said something that might have hurt
someone more than you realized? Maybe
it’s not something you said; maybe it’s
something you didn’t say. Oftentimes,
people who are suicidal are dealing with
loneliness and depression. A few simple,
kind words may save a life.
As our world becomes busier and
more hectic. As we become more and
more divided over issues. Let’s not forget
that we’re all in this together. We are
all united by the simple fact that we’re
living and dying together. Stand together
and let’s love each other.
ettereditor.from the L
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Russ Drake uses an ‘old school’ mentality for training. That’s right, he makes his clients go streaking through the streets just like Will Ferrell does in the Old School movie.
K, we’re obviously joking. His ‘old school’ approach basically means that his clients can
expect and will see results. This personal trainer at Valley Fitness and Magnum supplement
distributor, asks his clients to leave all outside influences at the door and come mentally
ready to push the limits. Drake asks that they never walk away from the gym thinking they
could have given more. Drake summed up his love of fitness and healthy quite well. “It has
always made sense to me and because of that I have been able to help others break it down
and understand it.” This old school trainer shared his tips with us.
Russ DrakeWITH
10 Stride • March 2013
UPfact...
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It can be easily mixed and
tastes delicious!
Fitness TipMake fitness a lifestyle choice before deciding on “lofty” goals. If you
don’t make fitness a lifestyle, inevitably you won’t achieve the lofty
goals you set.
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14 Stride • March 2013
superwomanDR.
esides being the new
owner of Moeckel Family
Dentistry, wife, mother
to two young boys and
triathlete, she makes time for
friends and family, oh, and she even
maintains a healthy diet. While you
think she possesses supernatural
powers, Dr. Moeckel said the
secret is to, "surround yourself with
an amazing team of people.”
She's a great advocate for proving
that fitness can become part of your
life at any stage. She didn't grow up
competitive, nor did she grow up a
hardcore athlete, instead she was
considered the brainy kid. It took
her until she was in dental school to
jump on the workout bandwagon.
Her father-in-law would invite
her on runs and she remembers
thinking, ‘He's like 60 and he can
run and I can't!’ She was then asked
to run a 10k with a friend. She
thought, 'what the heck' and began
training. She began by running
one mile, then two, eventually five
and to top it off, she ran the entire
length of her first 10k.
Being the addiction it is, she
continued on with her fitness
endeavors and raced a half
marathon. She never intended to go
beyond running until she ran into
an injury and began cross training
with swimming and biking. Her
cross training evolved into a love
for triathlons, which she avidly
participates in today.
Aside from maintaining a healthy
diet, a healthy family and a solid
training schedule, she is a new
business owner and a dentist, never
skips out on her training schedule
and even makes time for her family
and friends. To say the least, she's
a fantastic multi-tasker. She even
rode her bike and ate while we sat
down for a chat with her. Who do
you think felt lazy during that one?
a healthy conversation with By Kylee Seifert Photography By J Alan Paul Photography
Dr. Marie MoeckelWe convinced this Superwoman to put down her cape for an afternoon and spend some time with Stride.
When life gives you a full healthy plate, eat it up and then bike it off in your office over lunch and breaks. At least,
that’s what Dr. Marie Moeckel has resorted to. One thing is for certain, this Superwoman doesn’t make excuses when it
comes to fitting exercise into her schedule.
B
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Superwoman demonstrated
her time saving abilities during the conversation as she
rode bike in her office. Her staff is
planning on getting a small trampoline in the basement for her to use on lunch
breaks.
What is your favorite part of participating in a triathlon? Training. It gives me a reason to keep going. I have
a racing season, an off season and a ramping up
season. It keeps me focused. I train January through
April. Once racing season starts I switch training
up a bit.
I love biking. Biking makes me feel like a kid.
Getting on there (the bike) and going super fast. I
love swimming, training wise. It also makes me feel
like a kid. I am a horrible swimmer. I’m working
on it. But there is a moment in the race where you
know you’ve got it. I made it through this and that
and I’m almost through the finish line and I’m going
to make it.
What is the key to staying healthy with such a busy schedule? Eating! Eating is the most important thing… and
sleeping. If you aren’t eating right or sleeping,
you might as well not workout. It is just going to
negatively effect you. We (her and her husband)
subscribe to emeals.com and I am so excited about
that. It is so easy and we don’t have to think about
it.
We basically stick to clean eating. I don’t do
vegetarian because I would never get enough
protein. It’s more so that we don’t eat processed
things. I make natural food and use natural
seasonings. My weakness is when I don’t have time
to do something, I will go eat out and because I’m
so busy I don’t like to eat all the time. I drink a lot
of Boost.
the conversation
What motto do you live by?“Losers find excuses and winners find a
way.” My son makes excuses for everything.
“Mom, I can’t do this because of this or
I can’t do this.” There is an excuse for
everything if you look for it. If you are trying
to get something done, you find a way to get
it done. I never think about how not to get
something done. That’s where having a good
team of people comes in handy. I always find
a way.
What is your workout schedule like? My goal is to swim three days a week, bike
three days a week and run three days a week.
I just started getting into weight training
and training at the Power Center at Sanford.
They make me work hard and do things that I
don’t always want to do. I enjoy doing brick
workouts. I like getting one long workout
in one day. I’ll go and bike, swim and run for
awhile to get it all in.
How do you maintain a healthy family? My husband! We’ve been very blessed. We
have kids who are reasonably good and we
have great grandparents. We moved home to
be closer to them. We do what we can but
accept that we can’t do everything. My kids
go to day care, go to school and have after
school care. We have our time with them and
when we have our time with them, that’s
what’s going on. When you go home, you
go home and when you’re working, you’re
working. We minimize what we try to do at
home. We’ve been doing everything for so
long and it’s so nice to finally not have to do
so many things. It’s about finding ways to not
do so much at home.
Talk about your motivation. I tell people I’m going to do things, so I have
to. The more people you tell, the more you
have to make sure you do it. I hold myself
accountable for that. My husband knows
I’m a racer, my boys know I’ve always been
a racer and they would be confused if I
didn’t. I know when I am not working out.
My husband has gotten to a point where he
knows when I’m working out and when I’m
not. He says, “If it’s between you working
out and not working out, I’m going to get you
out the door because you after your workout
is much better than you not working out.” It
just becomes a way of life. You can’t function
without it.
“If you aren’t eating right or sleeping, you might as
well not workout.”
>16 Stride • March 2013
www.royaljewelersfargo.comDOWNTOWN FARGO | (701) 232-2491
SmartEAT
TogetherHard.......PLAY
NDSU EXTENSIONSERVICE
Julie Garden-RobinsonPh.D., R.D., L.R.D.
Julie is a professor and food and nutrition specialist with the NDSU Extension Service
FOR MORE...visit www.ndsu.edu/eatsmart or like us on Facebook by searching for “Eat Smart. Play Hard. Together”
Mom, I’m growing corn, strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkin and cabbage in my garden. Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables are good for my pet,” my daughter
said as she showed me her computer
game. She was 7 at the time. I waited
for her to decide what outfit her
virtual pet dog should wear for the
day.
“Fruits and vegetables are good for you, too,” I replied.
“I can save money by growing my own fruits and vegetables,”
she noted as she read some
tips in the online storybook.
“You’re really growing a rainbow of colorful produce. You already have red, orange, yellow and green ones. Are there any seeds for purple fruits or vegetables?” I asked.
“No, but you can buy plums at the store. Look how big that green cabbage is! I’ll try to harvest it!” she exclaimed as she
manipulated the computer mouse and
inspected her garden.
GROW Good NutritionKids who help grow a
garden are more likely to sample the produce. Whether you start seeds now and plant your own garden later this spring or buy your fruits and vegetables at a grocery store or farmers market, plan to include a variety of colors in your menu.
Scientists are regularly reporting new health benefits associated with fruits and vegetables. People who eat more generous amounts of
fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including strokes, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and possibly heart disease and high blood pressure.
steps 71) Choose a container. Be sure your container has drainage holes so extra water doesn’t pool at the bottom and damage the roots. If you want to grow tomatoes, peppers or eggplant, gardening experts usually recommend 5-gallon containers. Smaller pots work well for green onions, lettuce and herbs.
2) Add “potting mix,” not plain soil from your yard. Your soil needs to drain well.
3) Choose seeds or plants. You can start your own seedlings in egg cartons or even an old cake pan. Fill the container with potting soil, add seeds and cover with about half an
inch of soil. Cover with
a clear plastic bag, place in a warm, sunny area and water regularly. When the seedlings have four or more leaves, they are ready to transfer into the final pot.
4) Find a sunny spot for your container. If your plants aren’t doing well in the spot you chose, move
the container to a better place.
5) Water often and fertilize according to the directions on the fertilizer container. Container gardens need to be watered more than regular gardens, ideally at least once every morning.
6) Add enough water on top of the soil so it begins to leak out the bottom.
7) Be sure to pull weeds regularly. Weeds compete for space, water, nutrients and sunlight.
ARE YOU EATING A RAINBOW?As you may remember from grade school, “Roy G.
Biv” is an acronym to help us remember the colors
of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue,
indigo and violet. Try to eat from the spectrum of
colors every day. For more information, see “What
Color is Your Food?” available at www.ag.ndsu.
edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn595.pdf. For gardening
information, visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture
to a Container Garden
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Grilled Foil-wrapped Vegetables
-3 medium onions, peeled and quartered
-4 c. water
-1 bunch broccoli flowerettes
-2 small yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices
-1 red pepper, cut into ½-inch strips
-Lemon juice (2 Tbsp. total)
-Pepper and salt (regular or seasoned salt)
-Butter (3 Tbsp. total)
Prepare vegetables as described. In a saucepan, boil water and then add onion pieces. Allow the onions to cook for three minutes and then drain thoroughly. Divide all vegetables into six portions and place on pieces of heavy aluminum foil. Sprinkle each portion with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and dash of pepper and salt. Top each with 1½ teaspoons of butter. Wrap packets tightly and grill over hot coals for about 30 minutes. (You also can cook this recipe in a preheated 375 F oven for about 20 to 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.)
Makes six servings. Each serving has 120 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 14 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 180 milligrams sodium.
2MonthTwo
2013 Fargo
Marathon
Questions?
Jamie Krabbenhoft’s
Story
Stride reader, Jamie Krabbenhoft shared her story about training for the Fargo Marathon.
OUR EDITOR, ANDREW JASON,
BREAKS DOWN HIS SECOND
MONTH OF TRAINING FOR THE
MARATHON AND TELLS YOU
HOW TO AVOID INJURIES.You sick of running yet? I hope not because you still have a lot of miles to put into training before you’re ready for the marathon. By now, most intermediate training plans should have you running around 15-20 miles every week. Those miles can take a toll on your body. There are some important precautions that you can take so you don’t find yourself sidelined by a pesky injury.
I am preparing for my first full marathon! My journey has been a long
and hard one. I started training for what I thought would be my first full
marathon back in 2010. Unfortunately, my running (and my life) came to a
screeching halt when I was bucked off a horse I was training and broke two
vertebrae in my back. I was told I was very lucky that the compression fractures didn’t sever my spinal cord. I spent over a year in braces and physical therapy. I started and stopped running more times
than I can remember because of the pain. I would lose hope for a while, but then the desire to run would come creeping back. It took almost three years, but I
am now in the middle of a full marathon training program again, the pain is
tolerable and I am more than a little excited to cross that finish line in May! Because my running was taken away
from me and I had to fight to get it back, I now truly appreciate each time my foot
hits the pavement. That’s my story, see you at the finish line!
For more information on the Fargo Marathon, go to
www.fargomarathon.com. The excitement goes from May 16 - 18. Sign up soon, because
prices go up March 31.Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].
By Andrew Jason
I realize I stressed this last month as well but it’s very important that you purchase quality running shoes.
A general rule is that you want to replace them every six months or every 400 miles. Listen to your body though. It’ll tell you when to replace your shoes.
You don’t have to run everyday of the week to train for a marathon. My program only has me running
two days a week. The more miles you put in running, the more likely you are to injure yourself. Having that extra time in between runs allows your muscles to recover. However, make sure you’re doing plenty of cross training like swimming, cycling and jumping rope. Only running three days a week isn’t going to do you any good if you’re sitting on the couch the other days.
One of my problems is that I’m impatient. On Sundays when I’m doing my long runs, I don’t like to waste an hour and a half of my
day off so I try and do my run as quick as possible. This is a sure fire way to injure yourself. When I start increasing the speed on the treadmill, I have to tell myself to slow down. You’re going to get the same endurance running at a slower speed. Try and increase your speed on shorter runs.
I am rarely held up by injures. I credit much of this to the fact that I give myself plenty of time to warm up and cool down before
and after a run. It’s important you don’t shock your body by jumping into a run. I try and walk briskly for five minutes before running. After a run, I try and walk a minute for every mile I’ve ran. For example, if I ran seven miles, I will walk for seven minutes to cool down. It’s important that you give your muscles and heart time to recover.
Running in the winter can be a dangerous chore. Be extra careful when you’re braving the weather outside. Especially be careful on
turns. Those are often the times that you can wipe out easily. They sell running cleats that are great for running in the winter. They will give you plenty of extra traction. You can purchase these from Beyond Running in downtown Fargo.
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Now Serving
By Kylee SeifertPhotos by J. Alan Paul Photography
Triathlete, Dana Cirks, knows you can’t outrun, outbike or outswim
a nasty diet. As a fairly athletic adult, he used to think he could eat
anything he desired. Until he started packing on pounds that were
not in his benefit. He decided it was time to find a better way to
fuel up in order to maintain the stamina and strength he needed.
He did his research and now follows a diet that has allowed him to
dominate his age group in many races he’s participated in.
DANA
eatwith
like atriathlete
CIRKS
22 Stride • March 2013
Trivia Time...All of the following are true about Triathlete, Dana
Cirks, except...A. He was able to bench press 465 lbs. and squat 650 lbs. during college.B. He has always maintained a healthy diet.C. He was the smallest kid in his class growing up.D. His favorite time to train is in the rain.E. He has participated in over 30 triathlons and a half IRONMAN.
Turn the page to see the answer.
“While racing in a triathlon in Bemidji, I recently had a crown put on my tooth. While swimming I felt something hit my lip when I was breathing only to realize later it was my crown being blown into the lake. This was the first time I won my age group therefore I had to pose for a picture after the race…with no front tooth!”
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Favorite Quote
“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find
it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the
power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion.
Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential.
Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
and the answer is....If you picked “b,” then you were correct. Dana Cirks’ list of accomplishments is impressive but he didn’t start correctly
fueling his body for optimal health until just a few years ago. As a MSUM Dragon
football player, he was a strong power lifter but could barely run half a mile. In 2005 a friend asked him to join him for a triathlon, Cirks had to inquire what a triathlon was. After almost falling dead
on the shore after the swim portion of the race, he swore off triathlons for life. Then the adrenaline of crossing the finish line kicked in and he was
hooked. Thirty plus triathlons and a half IRONMAN later, Cirks is in the best
shape of his life and credits much of it to his healthy diet. Follow along to snag
some nutritional tips from a runner, swimmer and biker all in one.
Diet I pretty much stick to foods higher in protein and whole grain foods with a lot of fruit. I avoid saturated fats as much as possible.
Hydration Water with electrolytes. I try to drink consistently on the bike as it is hard to drink while swimming and water stops can be far and few between on the run. FRS drinks (an all natural sports drink used for elite athletes) for long workouts because they provide me with antioxidants to help sustain energy.
MotivationI refuse to be the guy that says, ‘I can’t do that anymore’ because of my age. I want to be as fit or fitter when I’m 70. I use this time, especially biking and running, to get a lot of thinking done. With my busy life of being a father of three boys and having a full time job, it is sometimes tough to find the time to sort out work and family.
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Top Workout Pick
A brick workout (two or more of the triathlon disciplines such
as bike followed up by a run.) My favorite is a 40 mile bike ride
followed up by a five mile run. It is a good indicator as to whether or
not you are ready for a race depending on how quickly you recover
from the bike ride while running.
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Dana’s Daily Diet
BreakfastOatmeal and yogurt or a fruit smoothie. I will often sprinkle in some
protein powder in them.
Snack 1Yogurt with walnuts
mixed in.
LunchA dry turkey sandwich
while getting a bike ride in over lunch.
Snack 2 Kefir cultured milk
smoothie and a banana (I tend to carry one on me when I’m biking.)
DinnerChicken breasts
(prepared various ways) with rice pilaf, or baked
salmon. I generally avoid condiments and
keep my dinner the lightest meal of the day.
Power SnacksFRS drinks, Cliff Bars,
Pomegranates and Hammer Gel.
a facelift The newest addition to the FM area improving fitness, health and community.
This is a community affair and Courts Plus couldn't be more excited to invite men, women and children of all ages to their new and renovated facility. “We wanted to give our members a club to be proud of and to have a portion of the club open to the community… to turn it into almost a hybrid of a community center,” explained Sales Director, Mike Peschel. The $4 million project funded by Fargo
Parks has created an environment striving to offer a sense of community to the FM area.
For Courts Plus Community Fitness Center
a warm welcome Members and non-members enter into a warm and inviting renovated entry way. They can scan their entry card here or pay for a day pass. The play area is $2 per day for unlimited play for kids, non-members can pay $7 for a daily use pass and it’s $5 for kids under 17, this includes group exercise classes.
Photos by Andrew
Jason and Lacey Finke
By Kylee Seifert
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liquid recovery Stop by the new smoothie bar to grab a delicious refreshment and enjoy it in the newly remodeled lobby area. Or sip it while browsing through their new 'Pro Shop,' which offers stylish tennis and athletic gear.
kids zone The club has extensively expanded on their children’s facility. Their new playground, interactive gaming room and birthday rental room allows for a much more active childcare center and helps veer away from TV watching or excess napping.
Courts Plus is located at 3491 University Dr. S, Fargo, ND. To find out more about the new upgrades go to courtsplus.org.
sweat sanctuary Courts couldn’t be more excited to now offer three fitness rooms. Two of the rooms housing their group exercise classes, and one devoted to cycling. This new group exercise room features beautiful windows and a sound system that will add intensity to any of the 85 to 90 group exercise classes they are now offering per week.
Credits:Artistic Director: Kylee Seifert
Assistant Artistic Director: Andrew Jason
Photography by: J. Alan Paul Photography
Hair by: Stacey Costain; Tousled Hair Studio
Makeup by: Nicolette Rose; Kiss N’ Makeup
Men’s clothing - A.K.A, Strauss Clothing
Women’s clothing - Proper & Prim and One
World Imports
Text by: Kylee Seifert
Photoshoot Location: Fargo Country Club
RED RIVER
SHORE!Have you h
eard the buzz throug
hout
FM about the newest reality
show, Red
River Shore? It’s based out
of our
great city. It captur
es love, heartbreak,
intrigue and exciteme
nt. Don’t miss a
moment as the cast, C
ookie, Lena Lovebug,
Ole D and “The Intimid
ation” welcome
you into the thrilling
events of their
lives. This first episode fo
llows them
as they enjoy a date
. Read on to find
out if ‘enjoyable’ is
the right word for
how the date goes.
A proposed script for Fargo-Moorhead’s own reality show with a fashion twist.
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R
ED RIVER
SHORE!Ole D Lena Lovebug
Cookie
“The Intimidation”
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“The Intimidation”: Sweater: Ben Sherman, Pants; Halsey, Shoe; Wolverine
Ole D: Shirt; Stone Rose
Lena Lovebug: Dress: One World Imports, Stella Blue
Cookie: Dress: One World Imports, Alythea
ACT ONE, Scene 1: The Meeting
The happy couple, Ole D and Lena
Lovebug, have decided to set up two of
their friends on a blind date. They have
planned a full day at the Fargo Country
Club to enjoy a date of fun, food and
drinks. They enter and they say their
“hello’s!” Cookie sweetly greets her friend
with a hug. Ole D reaches to shake
his friends hand, while “The (self-
proclaimed) Intimidation” goes in for a
pound of approval of his blind date.
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ACT ONE, Scene 2 : Omelettes or
chicks?
Things seem to start out alright. As
Ole D and “The Intimidation” wait
for their omelettes, Ole D asks what
his friend thinks of his date, Cookie.
“The Intimidation” is too concerned
about his omelette to respond. The
girls also discuss their options as
they fill up their brunch plates.
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“The Intimidation:” Tee; Red Jacket, Jeans; Citizens of Humanity, Shoes; Bed Stu
Ole D: Tee; Howe, Jeans; Citizens of Humanity
Lena Lovebug: Proper & Prim: Top; Under Star, Skirt; Olivaceous
Cookie: Pants; Proper & Prim brand
ACT ONE, Scene 3: Putt, Putt and a
Hole in One
Break time for the crew. The girls play
a game of mini golf and giggle a
bout
their cute dates while waiting for the
boys to change. Meanwhile in the locker
room, “The Intimidation” gives Ole D an
earful of his game plan. He tells
Ole
D that he clearly impressed his
date,
Cookie, and how she obviously finds
him irresistible.
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Cookie: Proper & Prim: Top; English Rose, Skirt; Jealous Tomato
“The Intimidation:” Shirt; 7Diamonds, Jeans; Citizens of Humanity, Shoes; Bed Stu
Ole D: Sweater; Ben Sherman
Lena Lovegood: One World: Dress: Pink Owl
ACT ONE, Scene 4: Muscles Roasting by
the Fire
Later in the lobby, the crew enjoys a love
ballad sang and played by the roman
tic
Ole D. Lena Lovebug can’t help but me
lt
as Ole D gazes into her eyes. Over b
y
the fireplace, “The Intimidation”proudly
flexes to show off his bulging muscles,
knowing that there is nothing sexier than
a man with biceps bigger than his head.
Cookie is quickly turned off but deci
des
to give him a second chance thinking
he
may just be nervous.
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ACT TWO, Scene 1: Strike One in
the Sports Bar
Ole D and Lena Lovebug have almost
forgotten about their friends as
they fall deeply into conversation
about how wonderful they look with a
matching wardrobe. On the other end
of the bar, Cookie is contemplating
taking back that second chance as
“The Intimidation” blatantly turns his
attention to another girl’s derriere in
the middle of Cookie’s sentence.
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Ole D: Shirt; Stone Rose, Jeans; 7 for all Mankind, Shoes; Bacco Bucci
Lena Lovebug: Proper & Prim: Dress; Lush
Cookie: Proper & Prim: Dress: Ark & Co.
“The Intimidation”: Shirt: Stone Rose, Pants; Howe, Shoes; Florsheim
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ACT TWO, Scene 2: Chivalry
Still Exists… Or Does It?
As dinner time has arrived,
Cookie is even further
surprised by her date as he
neglects to pull out her chair
and instead takes the time to
call and check in on his bros.
Ole D: Navy Blazer; Howe, Pants; Citizens of Humanity, Shoes; Bed Stu
Lena Lovebug: Proper & Prim: Skirt and Blazer; Olive & Oak
Cookie: Proper & Prim: Dress; Lush
“The Intimidation”: Shirt; Robert Graham, Jeans; 7 for all Mankind, Shoes; Wolverine
ACT TWO, Scene 3: Pig E
at Cow
Cookie thinks
the end of th
is date
cannot come s
oon enough as
she
watches “The Inti
midation” set
aside
all manners t
o devour the
massive
slab of meat
placed in fr
ont of
him like a sta
rved pig. Across
the
table she gag
s as she sees
Lena
Lovebug lean
in to feed Ol
e D. The
only solution
to her less th
an ideal
situation she
decides, is
more wine.
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ACT TWO, Scene 4: Cookie Overcomes Intimidation
The moment of truth has arrived and Cookie is fed up with “The Intimidation” and his cocky ways. Much to “The Intimidation,” Lena Lovebug and Ole D’s surprise, Cookie takes one solid strike for his cheek and hits right on target. To say the least, “The Intimidation’s” locker room game plan was tossed out quickly. At least the crew looked stylish during the date despite the ending results.
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40 Stride • March 2013
BY ANDREW JASON
PHOTOS BY J. ALAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY
BUFFY RIDDERING wrapped her sweatshirt around her neck and began to pull tight. She pulled until she could feel the oxygen stop flowing to her brain. The pain was finally ending. This was what she desperately wanted. However, she soon began to panic. She loosened up on the pull of the sweatshirt but it was still too tight that it was restricting her airway. She desperately clawed at the sweatshirt, trying to relinquish its unrelenting grip. She eventually was able to pry it off. She gasped for air as blood and oxygen started to flow to her brain. That was
the first time Riddering attempted suicide. She was 8 years old.
Disclaimer: This story has a happy ending.
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Riddering
attempted suicide several times. She cut her wrists on her last attempt. This landed her in a psychological treatment center. However, that wasn’t the end of her struggle. To find the roots of Riddering’s story of conquering suicide, you have to go back to when she was 4-years old and her mom had committed suicide.
A suicide is enough to ruin any childhood and it came close to ending Riddering’s. After her mom’s death, her dad married a woman who ended up being an abusive stepmother. Between the abuse and dealing with her mother’s death, Riddering had many demons to face.
“I just didn’t feel like life was worth living,” Riddering said. “I mean, what’s there to live for? In my eyes, there was absolutely nothing. My dad wasn’t giving me the attention I needed. My stepmom was telling me every single day that she didn’t love me… I really didn’t feel like I had any support and I didn’t see any reason to live because life was a bunch of trouble.”
Life W
orth L
iving Riddering shares the story of almost
one million Americans who attempt suicide every year. What’s worse is that, according to the American Association of Suicidology, North Dakota has the 14th highest suicide rate with 15.8 people out of 100,000 committing suicide.
While each situation is different, Riddering’s mentality of not seeing a better option is a common one for people who are suicidal. According to Nadine Hillesheim, a therapist at The Village Family Service Center, someone who is suicidal only wants to escape the pain.
“It seems to be a type of tunnel vision where suicide looks like the only option and they stop seeing the alternatives because they’re
so focused on this being the thing that will end their trouble,” Hillesheim said.
That tunnel vision is made worse by the fact that suicide is still sometimes considered a taboo subject. Oftentimes, people are reluctant to talk about their problems because there’s a stigma out there that says it’s bad to receive help for mental health problems.
“A lot of people are struggling horribly but can’t get past the ‘oh God, it’s terrible to go and get help,’’’ said Hillesheim. “They’re then left fumbling on their own and struggling for help more than they have to. Therapy isn’t the magic cure but if you’re all wrapped in your head and you can’t even see the solution because of tunnel vision, therapy can certainly help with that.”
This is a problem that many health care officials have recognized. Stephanie Goetz recently founded the Stephanie Goetz Foundation, an organization dedicated to getting kids the mental health care they need. She decided to start this organization after her brother committed suicide at the age of 19.
“There’s such a stigma (around mental health care) and I think it’s huge because it’s intangible because we can’t test for someone who has depression…” said Goetz. “What we’re hoping to do is to say that it’s OK to go get help. It’s OK to say, ‘I’m not feeling as strong as I could be right now.’”
Riddering eventually realized she needed that support system.
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38,364Number
of suicides everyday in
the U.S.
10Suicide is the tenth leading
cause of death in the US.
14North Dakota
has the 14th highest rate of suicide of any
state in the US.
959,100
Firstlink: Firstlink is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for North Dakota and Clay County. People may contact this line anytime of the day by calling 211 or 701-235-SEEK. They will then be able to speak to specialists and Firstlink can inform them of resources available to them. myfirstlink.org
Stephanie Goetz Foundation: News Anchor, Stephanie Goetz, has recently founded the Stephanie Goetz Foundation to make sure kids can access the mental health care they need. stephaniegoetzfoundation.org
Prairie St. Johns: Prairie St. John’s offers needs based assessment 24/7. These assessments are free and confidential. For more information, people can call their 24/7 phone line at 877-333-9565. prairie-stjohns.com
The Village: The Village is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in Fargo-Moorhead. They provide numerous services for those going through tough times. At The Village people are able to see a therapist and seek help. thevillagefamily.org
The estimated number
of suicide attempts every year in the US.
Throughout her youth, Riddering felt alone. She didn’t have the
support system that is necessary for someone who is suicidal. The
only time she ever received the attention she needed was when
she saw her grandma. Unfortunately, Riddering only saw her
two weeks a year. However, for those two weeks she felt loved.
When Riddering was 25, she made a very hard decision but one
that would change her outlook on life.
“I no longer associate with my stepmom and family. That was
incredibly hard. Of course, I miss them and as many bad days as
there were, there were good days too, although
they were few and far in between… I’ve learned
to forgive them too because when you forgive the
people who hurt you, it heals you.”
While Riddering seeked out help and therapy,
she has recently found support and comfort from
another resource that many people would not
think about.
Her father-in-law died in 2011 and Riddering
went to a medium to connect with him. This
peaked her interest in pursuing mediumship. After reading “You
Can Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay, Riddering has developed
a method of positive affirmation. She will repeat positive
affirmations all day long. Since beginning this practice, she has
noticed a change in her life for the better.
“It’s weird
how the mind
works Once you
put positive
thoughts in it
consistently.
It’s amazing
how things
around you can
change.”
At the time, Riddering’s childhood seemed to last forever and while she was desperately looking for a way to escape the pain, she finally has. Through the power of self-affirmation, counseling and time, Riddering has started a new life for herself. She has a short but important message for her younger self.
“It does get better”
And it has gotten better for Riddering. Much better. Today she works for the Cass County
Social Services as a secretary and is actively pursuing a career as a
medium. Because of a new outlook on life, Riddering’s life has purpose
and happiness. Her story has a happy ending but unfortunately
there are thousands of lives that don’t have happy endings.
Riddering has advice for those who are still struggling with suicide.
“Once I realized it was up to me I changed my actions. If
there was someone in my life who was consistently hurting me then I need to not be around
that person… I found counseling is so important because getting
those negative feelings out of your body is so important…
Every single person has problems. Different perhaps, but every single person has
problems. To realize that you’re not alone and that you can make
it better was huge for me.”
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