Idle Time
Winter is almost over and I survived without an automatic car starter this year. The past two winters I have started my car from the comfort of my house so I could get into a warm and cozy car. …
Preparing for Summer
This is the time of year where I seem to make lists upon lists of things to do before the season. I never really want the snow to go but I really want the open water again. I love …
The Luck of the Irish
I’m not Irish nor did I do any celebrating of St. Patrick’s Day yesterday. I wish I would have been in Milwaukee for the only parade I know of where people throw beef sticks and pickles at you during …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
I hope everyone had as much fun as I did this weekend. Instead of raising "hell’ like I may have done in my younger years, I was out raising money. Friday night was spent playing Bingo with our hockey …
An Incredible Mush for a Cure
WOW! What an awesome day and awesome people who came out yesterday to participate in Mush for a Cure. Through the dedication of volunteers and mushers we were able to raise over $10,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The …
Gee, Haw, Mush!
Today is the day and it’s going to be a great day for the Mush for a Cure Fun Run. If it weren’t for the many volunteers who have been working around the clock this event would not have …
Wishing I Was Fishing
Yesterday Mike and some friends went ice fishing for lake trout. I unfortunately wasn’t invited along. The temperature was warm and the fresh snow sticky. The guys made their way by snowmobile as far as they could and then …
Wash and Dry
If you have made it through the winter without getting sick then consider yourself lucky. Just don’t count on luck to keep you healthy. Make sure you wash and dry your hands to keep from getting sick. The Centers …
Spring or Not?
Yesterday looked, felt and sounded like a spring day. The roof was dripping, the sun was shining and the thermometer read over 40 degrees. I could hear the familiar song of the white breasted sparrow singing in the trees like …
Another Trip to Ottertrack
My story about Ottertrack sparked a memory for Ralph Griffis who used to own and operate Chik-Wauk Lodge at the end of the Gunflint Trail. His phone calls are always a treat and I welcome the interruption so I …