Posted On: August 18, 2023
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Egrets? I’ve had a few. But few as lovely as this mesmerizing visitor last Sunday…
Like watching or listening to birds? Just do it! Articles keep flying around telling us that doing so reduces stress,…
Posted On: September 30, 2022
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One month ago to the day, the lakes (the lucky ones!) were abloom with these indigenous lilies that take your breath away and beg loudly to pose in the sun.
The lovely White Water Lily,…
Posted On: October 1, 2021
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Nut Goodies have been a coveted, regional treat forever. But as a beer? Did not see that coming!
You’d have to be living under a vineyard to not be aware of the craft beer revolution…
Posted On: September 24, 2021
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The warm daze always ends too quickly, so savor every morsel, moment, and…memory.
My favorite season always flies away too fast, like the loons on the lake that arrive with bombastic fanfare after ice-out, and…
Posted On: July 30, 2021
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Mini Donuts Smothered in Orange
That’s the sun about to set, although the full moon this month looked much the same. Dusty orange. In MN, especially when the wind is out of the north, we…
Posted On: July 9, 2021
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Mick Sterling and 12 musicians perform an outstanding Springsteen tribute show at Crooners, an innovative MN super-club.
I know. The proper photo would show off euphoric music-head crowds of fans, not the band. But when…
Posted On: June 25, 2021
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In this whirling, churlish world, the full moon remains one peaceful event the whole planet adores.
The full moon showed her lovely face last (Thursday) night—startlingly radiant in gold and hinting of many nicknames. To…
Posted On: May 21, 2021
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The turtles have had a rough run, but are slowly becoming optimistic.
Like this “Friday” post may be, the turtles were late. A long, dreary spring did little to inspire them to escape their hibernation.…
Posted On: July 17, 2020
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“The whole world is at sixes and sevens and why the house hasn’t fallen down about our ears long ago is beyond me.” So says the omniscient maid, Sabrina, in the opening scene of Thornton…
Posted On: May 15, 2020
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When you cross from Minnesota to Iowa, the Coronavirus protocols change, just like the speed limits.
Back home, it’s scary to go out in public—because people will yell at you if you get too close…
