Spring has come late this year. Here in the north, lakes still have almost two feet of ice for fishing opener weekend. Meteorologists say that our atmosphere is about a month behind its normal warming trend. That explains the cold, wet, March-like weather in the middle of April. But the sun stays rigidly on schedule. The days have lengthened, signaling spring to many Continue Reading
How I Recharged with a 24 Hour Vacation
Life is stressful. Busy, and stressful. Wouldn’t it be nice to recharge with a vacation? How about a 24 hour vacation? I’m a big fan of 24 hour vacations. My husband and I often take 24 hour trips. We return home more connected to each other, more relaxed, and more prepared to tackle daily life. Last weekend, we went to Flandrau State Park in New Ulm, Minnesota. We Continue Reading
The Graceful Way to Weather Bumps in the Road
If I had to pick one word to describe my first downhill ski day of the season, I would pick “bumpy.” Perfectly groomed corduroy greeted me, even though I arrived midday. The frozen grooves in the snow had withstood earlier skiers without breaking down one bit. You see, the temperatures had roller-coastered throughout the week. The day before had been 40 degrees and rainy. Continue Reading
Dried Up Slug Seeks Warmth and Moisture
Lately, I’ve been feeling inadequate and sluggish. The evidence of my inadequacies stare me in the face on a daily basis. The kitchen is dirty. The bathrooms are dirty. The table is covered with paperwork. The decorative canoe paddles sit in the corner even though we have mounting supplies. The office is a disorganized mess. The calendar I make once a year Continue Reading
Do You Make This Mistake in Life?
I get odd looks at times. When I bought a thick pair of PrimaLoft gloves for cross-country skiing, I received one such look. Why would I want gloves that warm for an active, sweat producing exercise? Most people wear thin, highly breathable gloves that barely provide a windbreak. I am not most people. Continue Reading
