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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,...
Memorial Day & More

Memorial Day & More

May has been a hodge podge of activity, everyday being different than the day before for Holly, Helen & I.  This is what makes time go so fast.  A steady stream of activity and variety. We have options for the dogs now – the baseball field, Bethel cemetery,...
Ivy’s Cast

Ivy’s Cast

Holly, Helen and I were out and about doing out-of-the-house activities after supper when I took a call from neighbor Diane.  Her granddaughter, Ivy, was at the house and asked if she could come see me, she wanted me to sign the cast of her recently broken arm.   I...