Two weeks ago, a bunch of us Moms packed some clothes, and way too much food and drink into a couple cars. We were heading for Tofte, Minnesota, to spend some quality time with each other and Lake Superior. My
And Suddenly, It’s Summer
Minnesota is doing it’s usual seasonal flip-flop, skipping seasons, and going to extremes. This week, we’re roaring into Summer. A suitable greeting for Rachel, who came home from college yesterday for the summer. Here it is!! I really enjoy May
Wazzup Wednesday: 1-19-2022
Been a long while since I’ve made an update. Football season has come and gone, and we’re now into the heart of Winter in Minnesota. As I write this, the wind gusts from the latest cold front are rattling my
Rockin’ Robins
In mid-May, we were surprised to find a robin building a nest on top of our deck lights under the awning. John has named the robin Mrs. Robinson, but I call her Mama Bird. Nest building got quite messy with
The Return of Summer
Over the course of a couple hours, Summer returned to Minnesota with a vengeance. Between 9am and 11am, the south wind arrived and brought with it the humidity. By 7pm, there were tornado warnings two counties south of us. We
Not Prepared for the Cold
As a native Minnesotan, it feels strange to admit that I’m not ready to deal with the upcoming cold spell. But there are a couple of reasons why I think I have some justification for this feeling of dread: It
J is for Jump
Jump. As in jump to it. After complaining a couple days ago about how tired I am, I have to get moving. We had one small blast of winter on Thursday, and now it looks like spring will take over.
A is for Adelaide
Adelaide is sleeping on the bed right now, while a the first thunderstorm of the season is hitting. I am glad she is sleeping because she’s right at the age where dogs develop storm phobias — 2 to 3 years
Weather, Wherefore Art Thou?
Does this picture look like an inch of sloppy, wet snow?I don’t think so either.It’s official. I’m sick of winter. Or the threat of snow. Sent from my Palm Pre on AT&T
Spring’s Announcement
Yesterday morning, I could smell the news. Spring had sent out the advance team of aromas to announce it’s upcoming arrival. The air had that moisture-heavy, earthy smell. A smell that’s hard to believe when you’re looking at 3 feet