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Seeds

Seeds

Last spring I toured the Arboretum with a friend, Phyllis.  Phyllis and I, along with my Aunt Mary Lou, were hiking buddies about 35+ years ago – accomplishing the feat of Superior Hiking Trail, 150 miles of it!   My Aunt Mary Lou has passed away, Phyllis is 92....
Justin Robert

Justin Robert

The past few days I’ve been feeling special!  Great nephew, Justin Robert, a Junior this year spent his MEA school break with me in Duluth.  Anytime a great nephew (or niece) chooses to visit their great aunt, it’s a heart swelling moment but I can attest...
Ontonagon Michigan

Ontonagon Michigan

Do we become friends then develop traditions, or does having traditions establish friendships?   Makes no difference to the Sven Saw Sisters, we’ve done both!  We actually agree, thanks to stored photos on our phones, that our Michigan trip tradition is four...
Matthew

Matthew

If I know someone is coming to the house I will say to Holly & Helen – “there’s a surprize today”.  Holly now goes to the window to look outside; Helen tries to erupt into a barking fit.  They are both eager and excited until the event...