Tag: Minnesota
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The Unpredictability of Fall Colors
Last year, the colors were absolutely amazing — an artist could not have painted them prettier! This year? The jury is still out. As a northern Minnesota storm seemed to come out of nowhere this afternoon, following a long dry spell (because the flood-ravaged people of Duluth prayed too hard in June, “no more rain”, and…
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Leaving Cares Behind on the Trail
Another perfect early fall day, another run on the trails at the end of the day! I try to remind myself never to take for granted the beautiful surroundings in which I live in northern Minnesota. I even wore a fanny pack this time so I could take my Canon point-and-shoot rather than just the…
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Weekly Reflection of Gratitude: Forget Your Perfect Offering
Ring the bells that still can ring; Forget your perfect offering; There is a crack, a crack in everything; That’s how the light gets in. ~ Leonard Cohen, “Anthem”
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The Joy of an Evening Run
Fall is my favorite time of year. Technically, it is still late summer, but the evenings have that crispness in the air, already-fallen leaves crunch underfoot on the trails, and colors are changing. While enjoyable anytime of year, going for an evening run on the trails in the fall after the end of a long work day…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far
When I saw the email announcing this week’s Photo Challenge, one photo instantly popped into mind, from a memorable sunset on the frozen surface of Lake Superior, near Cascade River. I typically am the driver on our road trips, as my husband can’t tolerate my impatient front-seat driving assistance! I don’t mind, and it gives…
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