by Robin Brown | Aug 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
A large white envelope arrived in the mail with big letters of AKC across it and a DO NOT BEND stamp. Holly’s AKC Title for Rally Novice had come! I pulled it out and showed her, doing a happy dance as well. She’s happy when I’m happy and...
by Robin Brown | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
August brings a traditional gathering for the Sven Saw Sisters – our Girls Week-end at the cabin (DeeAnn’s cabin on Lower Comstock Lake). For many years, DeeAnn had the camper for extra lodging. The camper was sold for $100 last fall, a real deal for...
by Robin Brown | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Our good friend, Steve, had a birthday and par for him – he is giving us gifts! He had two awesome reclining lawn chairs that he felt would be perfect either at the Harvey House or at the cabin. As it turns out, the chairs are perfect for either locations! ...
by Robin Brown | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
1976. Brainerd Junior College. I attend my first year of college and took the leap of trying out for sports. That is when I meet Sandy Carr and Bomber (Leann) Hess! Nearly 50 years later we are still meeting and rehashing life, continuing to find humor in the...
by Robin Brown | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
It is a family vacation when the kids and grandkids come home to visit Donna, Diane & John. It has also become Holly’s vacation. When I leave the garage, Helen is ready and waiting in the car; Holly is lagging in the backyard watching Donna’s porch...
by Robin Brown | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Holly Hour Blog has enough longevity now to have predictability! July brings the annual Sven Saw Sister trip to Ely, Minnesota. Our 2025 started on Sunday, July 13 with a return trip of Thursday July 17th. I can’t say that the trip ended that day because...
