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Summer Is Here

Summer Is Here

Communities are in midst of clean up and restoration from the heavy rains and subsequent floods.  My hardship has been keeping up with the green growing grass that is loving this frequent combination of rain and sun.   Holly is loving the extra outdoor time that comes...
Rainy Days

Rainy Days

The Northland has had some rainy weather as of late.  Up to 8 inches of rain fell in northern Minnesota resulting in flooding that has people kayaking in streets typically filled with them driving to & from work & home.  It’s heartbreaking to see the...
First Pontoon Ride 2024

First Pontoon Ride 2024

June is in full swing and that includes trips to the cabin.  DeeAnn & I work on cabin prep.  The border collies and golden retriever play and play. The dachshund swims.  Today was the day for the first pontoon ride of the summer.  Battery was charged, gas in the...
The Brown Girls at Lake Vermilion

The Brown Girls at Lake Vermilion

Many Minnesota public schools have ended the 2023-2024 schoolyear, Montevideo being one.  No time was wasted with the Brown girls getting their annual trip to Grandma and Grandpa’s cabin on Lake Vermilion!  It’s become tradition for me to do a day trip...
Holly’s Habit

Holly’s Habit

The summer has officially begun.  There is swimming, frisbee, walks, baths, picnics and yardwork.  While DeeAnn & I concentrate on yardwork, the dogs play and swim, then swim and play, and so forth.  The last thing to happen is bath time.  Helen is the easy one,...