Each summer since we’ve been in Minnesota we’ve gone on at least one camping trip. For the past several years we’ve gone to the same spot in the Jay Cooke State Park campground. One year we were rained out and got refunded for some of our reservation. Two years ago was the great flood that … More Wild River State Park – the annual camping trip
One thing I absolutely love about summer in Minnesota is the abundance of morning glories. My neighbor planted seeds several years ago and they’ve continued to reseed and make lovely blossoms along our shared fence. Here are a few of some recent snaps of them that I hope you’ll enjoy. The center of some … More morning glories
A silhouette of two of my favorite people: Here they are again in the canoe many years later (this summer): To see more entries or to enter yourself, click here.
So, I had a crazy thought to write to my president in hopes that he could help. I was hoping it would catch his eye and I knew it was a long shot but I had to try. I thought I would share my letter here. Just because. Dear President Obama, I know you’re a … More Dear President Obama
I thought I had only taken a few photos in the last week but I just downloaded and there were quite a bit! I thought I’d share some of my favorites. First, some rudbeckia: The balloon flower is at its peak: A few more from the veggie/fruit gardens: Random blooms: Gratuitous photo of Fritz. … More summer gardening continued
I love gardening! And I love photographing flowers too. Here are some of my latest photos from my own garden and a few from other gardens. First, my neighbor’s delphiniums. One without his chickens and one with: These are a friend’s bee balm which are not the more common red ones we see everywhere, including … More summer blooms
I was lucky enough to receive an invitation to my aunt’s 95th birthday party to be held in her condo complex in Chicago, where I sort of came from. Both of my parents and both of my siblings were all born in Chicago. I happen to be the only one in my family who was … More Chicago – my home town
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