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the earliest snow

Yesterday we had the earliest snow I can remember in my lifetime here in the US.  October 28, 2008.

Does this seem too early for anyone else?

I know, if you’re in Minnesota, North Dakota, or in Canada, you think I’m just whining.  And maybe I am, but in this part of the country, or more specifically, [...]

and the winner is…

This photo is the winner from the poll I conducted a couple weeks ago.

It had the most votes.  Of course, there were a few close 2nds, since there weren’t that many people voting.

Stay tuned for the opportunity to buy some of those pictures as blank greeting cards.  I will let you know as soon as [...]

Phoenix is reading…

Well, he won’t win any prizes for his reading ability yet, but I want to put a marker down and announce it to the world.  He’s been close for a few months now, but today, for the first time, he picked up a book– “Look, I can read” and started sounding out and reading the [...]

bird watching for city folk

Have you heard about bird-watchers?  I think they go on special trips, just to spot birds.  They carry around a birding book, in order to identify the birds they come across.  They can tell what kind of bird is around, just by their call.  It’s amazing, and yet, I can’t say I’ve ever had the [...]

another artist…

Let me present to you, and artist I love. He is up and coming, and I can’t wait to see what else he’ll produce.

He’s young and energetic, and keeps everyone guessing…

The one and only,

PHOENIX LORENZ MIR

Here’s what he created this morning, in front of my very eyes…

(click on drawing to see large version)

and if you’re [...]

The retreat weekend

It was so great to see friends this weekend.  We joined Graffiti folks at Tuscarora for a first ever, 2-day retreat weekend at Tuscarora.  An old favorite retreat center we used to go to many years ago.

It was also bittersweet, as we had to say goodbye.

One of the highlights of the weekend was when I [...]

fresh bread

There’s something about fresh bread that is just intoxicating.

Even more so, is making fresh bread yourself.  And then, if you can turn out a loaf that rivals the bakery, then you’re really in for a trip!

About a month ago, I was reading about nearby farm, and a blog associated with it.  The people writing the [...]