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13/365 Rain #yearofgratitude

After a winter of record-breaking snowfall in northern Minnesota, we wrapped up summer craving moisture. In the last week, a couple soaking rainfalls were welcomed by plant and animal life alike. “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” ~ Dolly Parton “Some people feel the
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12/365 Changing Seasons #yearofgratitude

The air has shifted in the last couple weeks — the smell of changing seasons, the crisp cool edge of autumn pushing in. Even as the greenery begins to recede, other life pushes on. It can be easy to focus on the parts of life that fade as we move forward. Gratitude helps us appreciate
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11/365 Senior Feline #yearofgratitude

Amazingly, this old guy has kept ticking along as he is over halfway through his 19th year. You never know what tomorrow will bring, so you just enjoy the day that is before you now. ~ Kathy B.
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10/365 First Kiss #yearofgratitude

The sweet simplicity of a good eating apple. The “First Kiss” Apple is one grown by Minnesota commercial apple growers from the MN55 cultivar developed by the University of Minnesota. A highly recommended relative to the Honeycrsip apple. For more information on this Minnesota original: https://mnhardy.umn.edu/first-kiss-rave ~ Kathy B.
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9/365 Sleep #yearofgratitude

A good night’s sleep has the power to restore and provide a fresh perspective on a new day. “Sleep is the best meditation.” Dalai Lama
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8/365 Artistic Inspiration #yearofgratitude

While the Minnesota State Fair is full of classic food, entertainment, and agricultural and animal exhibits, it also is a remarkable display of the creative talents in the state. “Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” ~ Stella Adler ~ Kathy B.
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