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It Wasn’t Meant To Be
We look forward to our stint as keepers at Crisp Point Lighthouse every year. It’s a very special place on its remote beach at the far eastern end of Lake Superior, where we camp at the base of the...
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A Perfect Match
Cruising down one leg of the Loop Trail bike paths, mountains rising in the distance, sunshine pouring down, I couldn’t help but think “Now this is vacation!” It had been over a year since Rich and I...
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The Holiday Spirit
After a tumultuous year, I was determined to make the most of the Christmas offerings this month. For me, it signaled a return to normalcy, and was a celebration of health. I kicked off the season...
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Continuing the Tradition
I’m up to 12 yards of snuggly fleece fabric. That’s what it takes to outfit 8 grandchildren and 8 stuffy friends in Grammy Jammies. Along with 10 solid days of sitting in front of my sewing machine....
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The Little Yellow Sweater
I first set eyes on the little yellow sweater over 40 years ago. We were expecting our first child, and Rich’s mom got it out of storage and gave it to us. It was tiny, hand knit with extra fine yarn...
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Reclaiming Winter
Last year winter was a no-show. As it turns out, that was a moot point for me as I was in no shape to take advantage of its usual offerings. In fact, the lack of snow and cold was to my benefit as I...
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The Yellow Sweater goes on TV!
Recently I was contacted by someone from the Minnesota Live TV program on KSTP in the Twin Cities. The woman happened to be a grade school classmate of my daughter-in-law Katie! But what she really...
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Birding for the Non-Birder in Costa Rica
It’s no secret that I am not a birder. It’s just not in my DNA to scan for birds, listen and learn their calls and understand their habitat. Nor do I have the extreme patience and skill to...
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Life in Paradise
We’ve been to Las Catalinas three times now, and while I have blogged about the experiences we’ve had there, I realize I have never really done justice to the place itself. It is a totally unique town...
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It Never Gets Old
There is nothing like being a grandparent. Seeing your children become parents and cradling that precious newborn are some of life’s greatest pleasures. This is our eighth time around, and it is...
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