Category: Travel
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Free Spirit
As the sun broke across the horizon, I pushed the canoe onto the lake and enjoyed pure solitude. Not even the sound of birds calling to each other through the trees with the hope that others might be awake to return their call. The water was like glass. With each paddle dip, a beautiful pattern…
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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…
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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,…
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Travel Does Not Always Include Rest and Relaxation
When the 6-hour road trip starts like this — with the mini-van loaded to the hilt, the ski box bursting with multiple tents and camping gear, and five man-sized teen boys along with your husband (over)filling the passenger slots — rest and relaxation are not at the top of the list of attributes for the weekend.…
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Running While Traveling in Paris — What a Way to See the Luxembourg Gardens!
I always consider running a form of traveling — whether at home or elsewhere. You see the world from a different perspective, and often see corners of the world or your own backyard you might not otherwise see. When in Paris, we wanted to take a peek at the Luxembourg Gardens, but also were pressed for…
Travel. Garden. Eat. 