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Room on the Path (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 12)
A thin layer of snow covered the path on my morning run this weekend, providing a clean canvas for every creature to leave their mark as they made their way. I was struck by the unique footprints criss-crossing the trail … even the geese leave distinct trails behind them as they move along the same…
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Cats Keep It Simple (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 11)
Maybe cats are telling us something. Give them the choice between a fancy toy that rolls around the floor and a crumpled up ball of paper, and they likely find the crumpled trash more enticing. Give them the choice between the Taj Mahal of cat condos and an empty box, and you can bet good…
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Change of Seasons (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 10)
Minnesotans love to talk about the weather. It’s probably because there’s always something to talk about. We gripe when the weather turns hot and humid; we gripe just as loud when the temps turn frigid and the snow piles up. Setting aside the aggravations, the change of seasons brings new delights — a shift in…
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Coffee (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 9)
Dear Coffee, I am truly grateful for you. XO Kat
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Preserving Moments, Part II (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 8)
On Day 6 of the 30 Days of Gratitude, I recalled fond vacation memories and spending time with family on St. John, USVI … years before the devastation of the Hurricane Irma ripped so much of the island to shreds two months ago. Before we even had time to fully comprehend the damage done by…
Travel. Garden. Eat. 