A Long Day
Today I had to get up at o’dark thirty even with Daylight Saving Time. I made an appointment for Abby to get her teeth looked at because her mouth was starting to resemble a shark’s mouth with rows of …
Year: 2009
The Buzz on Mosquitoes
Here’s some interesting information about mosquitoe repellents. The EPA has put together a website with a list of repellents, their ingredients and how long they are effective for. Thankfully we don’t need to worry about mosquitoes this time of …
No More Bottled Water PLEASE!
I have a very difficult time being disciplined and prepared enough to carry my own re-usable bottle of water with me everywhere. It doesn’t make sense because I always manage to be prepared and have plenty of bottled Diet Coke on …
Baby It’s Dark Outside
It’s that final week before Daylight Savings Time when we really notice how dark the morning sky is. This was that week and Abby had to get out her trusty headlamp for reading in the bus on the way …
Makes You Wonder
I recently read a disturbing article which I will include in today’s blog. If there are still people out there who don’t believe in global warming then this article provides not only more facts to support it but also consequences …
Slow Down
Slowing down to 45 miles per hour? Hmmm. Not sure that’s going to happen real soon when I’m driving. I’ve managed to avoid my share of animals in the road and I’ll only drive as fast as my guardian …
Sasha’s Sibling?
I’m not sure how many of you remember the Hamm’s Beer bear. I am pretty sure the cartoon version of the bear came out in commercials first and then they began using a real bear. One of the real …
Just One More Reason
Not that anyone needs another reason to visit the Gunflint Trail but just in case they do they can say they traveled Minnesota’s newest National Scenic Byway. It seems like it was just yesterday when the Gunflint Trail became …
Shoe, Shoe
My closet is filled with shoes I never wear. I know I should get rid of them but the problem is I can’t stand to throw them into the garbage. The County Recycling Center Thrift Store doesn’t want them and most of …
There’s Something in the Water
What is it about the water in Winona that makes people want to build canoes? Mike Cichanowski owns and operates Wenonah Canoe and Current Designs Company based in Winona, MN. We had the opportunity to tour his phenomenal business …