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Autumn in the twin cities 2023

October 28, 2023

We’re just past peak for autumn colors here in the twin cities and I’ve taken many photos that I want to share. Luckily it coincides with Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge. Do go and check out some other entries at the link as there are many lovely photos of autumn hues. Let’s start off with some … More Autumn in the twin cities 2023

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Reunion of old friends redux

October 21, 2023

Otherwise known as the second annual Bemidji Boyz Music Camp, a clever name for a bunch of old musician-type friends from Bemidji (and other places, but mostly Bemidji) playing music together. We had a similar reunion last year not knowing we’d be doing it again this year though the idea was floated. This year we … More Reunion of old friends redux

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Minnesota State Fair 2023 – Friends version

October 7, 2023

I think most everyone knows that we are die hard fair goers. So when our friends were planning a trip to Minnesota this summer we suggested that they plan it around the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Their trip was primarily for our second annual Bemidji Boyz Music Camp, a clever name for a reunion of musical … More Minnesota State Fair 2023 – Friends version

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Another day in Washington, D.C.

July 29, 2023

My daughter and I were in northern Virginia the first several days in July for my nephew’s wedding. We chose flights based on price and times and we flew into Dulles on July 1st. Our next event was the rehearsal dinner the next day, July 2 so we decided to visit our nation’s capital once … More Another day in Washington, D.C.

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Late spring, early summer

July 22, 2023

Greetings blogosphere! It’s that time of year to display scenes from the end of spring and the beginning of summer. I’ve talked before of my walks to Willow Pond and many of these photos are taken on these walks. I love to watch the transformation of the wild black raspberries that grow abundantly along the … More Late spring, early summer

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Nature Photo Challenge – Water Plants

July 21, 2023

Oh boy! Some of my favorite summer flowers are water lilies. And apparently I suggested(and Sarah too, oops forgot to mention this) this theme for Denzil’s weekly challenge. I don’t remember that but yay! At my local conservatory, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Como Park to be exact, there are ponds with Victoria Water Lilies. … More Nature Photo Challenge – Water Plants

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Nature Photo Challenge – Black

July 15, 2023

I sure love Denzil’s challenges! This week he’s asked us to find black in nature. At first I didn’t think I’d find any as black isn’t a color I normally photograph. I’m usually drawn to other colors. But I did find some and I hope you will enjoy! Some butterflies at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic … More Nature Photo Challenge – Black

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