Tag: Minnesota
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5/365 Something New #yearofgratitude
Old dog, new tricks … finally after 9.5 years, Winnie has learned how to leap off the dock to retrieve her toy. Before the toy has even finished sending out ripples from the initial splashdown, she is aiming herself as she launches off the edge. She stretches wide and is airborne! And just as quickly…
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365 Days of Gratitude Starts Today
As a new year commences, we often set resolutions, and turn the page to start things anew. During the holiday season of Thanksgiving or Christmas, we are frequently reminded to both share and appreciate the non-material gifts of life and be thankful for what we have. We need not delay in starting or re-starting these…
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Game Plan for the Great Minnesota Get-Together
A decade ago this month, I started this blog with a brief welcome post: Life is a wonderful journey. As we reflect, our favorite memories confirm that the best things in life truly are not things, but rather experiences: travel near and far, the simplicity of nature found in the garden and great outdoors, and good food with family…
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Dipping My Toes
While the sub-zero wind chill didn’t dampen the beauty of the sunset’s soft glow on Lake Superior, I did not dip my toes in the frigid waters while taking a break mid-run to soak in the scene. But I have resolved to dip my toes back into blogging this year, after extended breaks the last…
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Making the Most of the Minnesota State Fair
It is once again time for the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Twelve days of an almost-overwhelming array of food, art, music, gardens, animals, shopping, and people. What you need are Minnesota State Fair Tips (#MSFTips) to help you create a plan of attack to maximize the fun! Let Someone Else Do the Driving. With so many…
Travel. Garden. Eat. 