Thought I’d share what’s going on in the garden right now. First a couple of what I think is milkweed after they’re done blooming that I found on the walking path near the cabin. The bee balm are about at their peak right now. Check out my humongoloid rhubarb plant (time to harvest again!!) from … More Summer gardening
We had another lovely weekend at the cabin and another fabulous sky of changing sunsets. Here are a handful of my favorites. We had the most amazing display of fireworks over the lake and we didn’t have to go anywhere. At one point we were standing on the dock and there were dueling fireworks. We … More 4th of July sunsets
If you’re in St. Paul you must try Homi. Real. Mexican. Food. And, let me tell you, it’s fabulous!! We’ve been going by this place for a while and finally decided to try it tonight. We’re so glad we did, we are definitely going back. It’s a tiny place and parking is problematic so Homi … More Homi – Restaurante Mexicano, St. Paul, MN
A couple of contrasts here. First, the contrast of Eddie the large and Fritz the small: Next, the contrast of the older photo of Fritz as a kitten and what he looks like now: To join the challenge and/or to view other great entries, click here. I might be back later with another idea for … More Weekly Photo Challenge – Contrast
August 1, 2007 is one of those days that I will never forget. The day the interstate bridge collapsed. We sat agape in front of the TV watching all the coverage of this tragic event for the next several weeks. I used to go over that bridge on my way to the office about once … More 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden and Memorial
The other day we were treated to a tour of the Science Teaching & Student Services (STSS) building on the East Bank campus of the University of Minnesota, otherwise known as my new employer. Can I just say how much I love it there?!?!! I do, I do!! It’s so important to have the right … More STSS building tour – University of MN, Minneapolis
My husband and I have been eating at the Brauhaus for over 20 years now. Discovered by my in-laws, they clued us into this great place shortly after we arrived in Minnesota in the early 90s. It’s located along the Lake Country Scenic Byway on Highway 34 and just a few miles from the family … More The Brauhaus Restaurant – Akeley, MN
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