Cut Back this Christmas
Thanks to those of you who responded to my blog about how to cut down on waste this holiday season. I appreciate Amy sending me some information from the Yoga Journal and Sue sending me her good ideas as …
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Volunteer Opportunities
Somewhere out there are people who have spare time and are looking for ways to make a difference. If you live in Minnesota or are planning a trip to Minnesota then you may want to check out what the …
Snow Moon
The full moon of November was last night. As with all of the months November has many different names; freezing river, frost and snow moon. We’ve had the frost and the river is freezing so now all we need is …
Black Friday
I hope everyone survived Black Friday without a scratch. I have to admit I didn’t go shopping and I’m ok with that. Things like television and shopping make me think I need things I really don’t need. It also makes …
Advice from a Friend
Do not burn yourself out. Be as I am-a reluctant enthusiast…a part time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land; it …
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Going to the Birds
The rooftops in Grand Marais are covered in white. Snow hasn’t fallen recently but droppings from seagulls certainly have. The seagulls are flocking to the tiny harbor of Grand Marais and lining up on the rooftops. The seagulls …
Think About It
There are so many ways to cut back on trash and the holidays are a perfect time to try it. Try to think about as many ways you can cut back on trash this holiday season. I would love …
Loons and More
I went on a walk this morning and no, l didn’t see or hear a loon. I did see a bald eagle soaring overhead, two deer and open water everywhere I went. The temperatures have been a bit chilly …
Bye, Bye Orange
Today is the last day of deer hunting so all of those deer underneath my trampoline will now be safe. Actually, I don’t have a trampoline and the picture was not taken by me. I apologize to those of …