A New Chapter I originally started this blog about 6 months before COVID came into all of our lives.  As a result, I ended up taking a break from blogging.  Life has changed quite a bit since then.  We moved 20 minutes north of the Twin Cities, slowed down, and got our first dog.  We […]

Dog-friendly patios Minnesota

Essentials for Hiking with your Dog My husband introduced me to camping, backpacking, and hiking when I was in college, and I have loved hiking ever since. I knew that adding a dog as a hiking partner would enhance the experience, but I continue to be surprised at how much more I notice with Alaska […]

Warmer in a Minnesota Winter I wrote in an earlier post about my plans to embrace winter last year. It has been my intention for several years, but Covid-19 gave me the nudge I needed as my usual winter activities (travel to warm places, the Opera, restaurants) have been interrupted. Last winter delivered amazing rime […]