While I was in Nashville, I noticed a few things. Some of them I’ve heard of but never experienced. Some, I didn’t see coming. Here are five of my observations: 5. Drivers in Nashville are CRAZY! Within minutes of leaving … Continue reading
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]]>Liz and I are on vacation in Northern Wisconsin for the next week. Here’s a little taste of what we’re doing to relax and unwind. Related Posts:Willow River State Park VideosStep back in time to find new ideas: 18th century … Continue reading
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]]>The Minnesota Point Lighthouse has been on my list of must see places for a long time. I’ve been close, but never saw it. That all changed last Saturday. Minnesota Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse built in Minnesota. Once … Continue reading
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]]>Back in 1886, a reporter from New York described Saint Paul, then the fastest growing city in the country, as “another Siberia, unfit for human habitation in the winter.” To prove him wrong, the people of Saint Paul organized their … Continue reading
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]]>We finally made our first trip to Mojo Monkey Donuts and it was worth the wait! It’s not a secret that I love a good donut. You can judge a donut shop by how well they make a plain cake … Continue reading
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]]>This weekend we attended the Saint Paul edition of the Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championships. Wow! What an event! Crashed Ice is an exhibition of the sport known as Ice Cross Downhill. Ice Cross Downhill combines ice skating, downhill … Continue reading
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]]>So far, the cold 8 months of the year we call Winter has been very unusual. We didn’t get our first hard freeze until October. We didn’t see any snow until December. I’m not sure the temperature has dropped below … Continue reading
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]]>This past weekend, Liz and I attended the Medieval Feast at the Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery in Stockholm, WI. When we left home, the sky was grey but there was no precipitation. After stopping in a couple of shops … Continue reading
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]]>In my post last Wednesday, “Rest is Part of the Creative Process,” I talked about a trip to Missouri. I thought it would be fun to share some photos and videos from the trip, so here you go! This first … Continue reading
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]]>I published this itinerary on Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend, 2011. We were pretty successful in our pursuits. Here’s how we did: As a final hurrah to the Summer (hopefully the weather holds out a few more weeks), We … Continue reading
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