-
One in 164,694 (People): A Day at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is called “The Great Minnesota Get-Together” for good reason. All walks of life come together in St. Paul during the two weeks leading up to Labor Day — Minnesota’s last summer hurrah. It seems that Minnesotans either hate or love the Minnesota State Fair. My husband falls in the former camp…
-
Never Stand in the Way of a Teen Who Wants To Cook
One of my teens has taken an interest in cooking lately. He made a wonderful gazpacho this weekend to take advantage of all the area garden produce still in season. The recipe called for avocados as an optional ingredient, and he decided to add them which was a wise call — excellent addition! The cookbook that…
-
Until One Has Loved an Animal
Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. ~ Anatole France Decided that my reflections of gratitude need not be limited to once a week . . . this is one of my favorite photos of one of my sons from years ago. I could say more, but I think the…
-
Inspired by Following Atticus ~ Follow Your Bliss
I first learned of a little dog named Atticus and his friend Tom Ryan through one of my friend’s Facebook likes. Beautiful photos of what I later learned were the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a schnauzer with a wise look, and some of my favorite quotes regularly appeared through a page called “Following Atticus.” So,…
-
Weekly Reflection of Gratitude: Be Glad of Life
Regularly pausing to reflect on my blessings helps remind me to be grateful for what is important in life. I hope you enjoy my first weekly “reflection of gratitude” blog post. Ciao! ~ Kat B. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Be glad of life because it gives you a chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at…
Travel. Garden. Eat. 