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Annie Takes A Hit for ALS
I was recently invited to take the Ice Bucket challenge to support ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) by long-time friend, Holly, and accepted her invitation. This entailed me making a donation to the ALS Foundation, inviting 4 other people to take … Continue reading
A Family that Plays Together Stays Together
Our family likes each other! In fact, we have had family gatherings or events almost every month this year! It’s pretty amazing and so much fun. When everyone visits our Northwoods home, we can expect to have both outdoor and … Continue reading
Wow! She’s a Whopper!
Each spring we can see Snapping turtles or Painted turtles digging a hole in the ground in which to lay their eggs. They can choose the shoulder of a road (really?), someone’s garden, or in the middle of a yard. … Continue reading
Posted in Snapshot of the Northwoods
Tagged giant, nest, nesting, Northwoods, snapper, snapping, snapping turtle, Spring, turtle, wisconsin
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Enjoying our Fawns
We have regular visitors in our yard each evening and, if I could spend the day sitting and watching, probably throughout the day. The question that pops up each spring is: Have you seen a fawn yet? May is the … Continue reading
Posted in Snapshot of the Northwoods
Tagged backyard, deer, doe, fawn, June, nature, Northwoods, wildlife
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Walking is a daily goal
I have been a runner for much of my life. No long distance running (although I have completed 2 half-marathons). Just running for good health and meditation. About 4 years ago I was training yet again for another half-marathon and … Continue reading
Posted in A Journey to Better Health
Tagged Autumn, Balsam Lane, Eagle River, Fall, Fall Colors, meditation, Northwoods, walk, walking, wisconsin
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My Shiitake Mini-Farm
My neighbor was thoughtful in gifting me with a shiitake mushroom mini-farm/kit after returning from a trip to CA this winter. He knows I enjoy new things. The mini-farm comes with very clear instructions on how to grow Shiitake mushrooms … Continue reading
Posted in A Blogger's Life
Tagged cooked, harvest, kit, mini-farm, mushroom, shiitake, treat
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Winter? REALLY?
I cannot lie: Winter is my favorite season! REALLY, you say? Let me explain… We live in a tourist area where many flock for a bit of rest and relaxation. About 60% of homes in our area are 2nd homes. … Continue reading
Posted in A Blogger's Life
Tagged Eagle River, favorite, pine, season, snow, snow-covered, trees, views, winter, woods
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