This morning, I have a surprising amount of energy. Last night, I woke up at 1:30am and stood outside in 23°F temps for almost two and a half hours. I would do it again in a heartbeat to catch the full lunar eclipse, described by experts as the most special lunar event of our lives. Last night, North America witnessed the first of four consecutive total lunar eclipses Continue Reading

I know many of you already have flowers in bloom. I am a bit envious. I went for a walk today in search of growing things awakened by spring. I didn't find any. I guess I will have to be patient here in the North. The best I have are these pictures I took of a potted Mini Daff at the peak of bloom.  The mini daff was a gift from my husband. He knows that I don't like cut Continue Reading

Last Thursday and Friday, a snow storm came through that some dubbed, "The Snowpocalypse." The Snowpocalypse began with above freezing temperatures and moderate rain. The precipitation transitioned into sleet, then gradually into heavy, wet snow. The temperatures slowly fell as the first two inches of slush covered the roads. Then, temperatures plummeted to near zero Continue Reading

There's something primal about the moon. Some say that the full moon drives people to madness. Well, that's my excuse for my behavior last night. Twice now, once last month and again yesterday, I've tried to capture the majesty of the full moon with a cell phone camera. Although pretty, both results were disappointing. So last night, when I woke up at four am and saw Continue Reading

I love how camera phones let us capture the beauty around us, wherever we are. Here's a series of shots from around the Minneapolis / St. Paul area. These show that nature, and beauty, can be found anywhere, at anytime. Even in the city during the blah brown season between brilliant fall and sparkling white winter. Click on an image to see it enlarged or a Continue Reading