What a string of glorious days! The weather is crisply cool at night and the sun shines brightly most days. Brilliant fall colors are popping out here and there throughout the Twin Cities, but greens can still be seen everywhere too. Last week my brother mentioned that the lawns looked Read more…
Ready or not, fall is here. This morning the outside thermometer reads 48 degrees and the inside temperature is only 66 degrees. This is NOT open window weather! I have resisted turning on the furnace and added an extra blanket to our bed, and layers to my daytime clothing. Brrrr! Read more…
I can’t help but feel a little sad as the day length shortens, weather begins to cool, and Minnesotans begin their fall rituals and routines. It has been a beautiful open window weather week and I have enjoyed the fresh air and breezes blowing through the house. Soon, as the Read more…
There is a remnant of the Big Woods that once covered much of western Wisconsin and south-central Minnesota, not too far from where I live. It is a small Scientific and Natural Area managed by the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources. It’s name is Wolsfeld Woods and it is one Read more…
Here is mix of old and new photos to enjoy. Quote of the day: “I think us here to wonder, myself. To wonder. To ask. And that in wondering bout the big things and asking bout the big things, you learn about the little ones, almost by accident. But you Read more…