travels with toby

end of summer

September 21, 2014

but it really looks like fall with the trees just starting to change colors. second to last day of summer here in the frozen tundra. here are some photos from this evening’s walk around the pond.

Also dubbed the great Minnesota get together, it’s held every year the 12 days prior to and including Labor Day here in the great white north. Our tradition has been to go opening day and then once or twice more. This year was a bit different as I was not able to join hubby and … More Minnesota State Fair 2014

Wild River State Park – the annual camping trip

August 29, 2014

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

morning glories

August 16, 2014

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

Weekly Photo Challenge – Silhouette

August 16, 2014

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.

Dear President Obama

August 13, 2014

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

summer gardening continued

August 8, 2014

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