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
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
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.
A Year in Minnesota I love to travel and plan trips! It is my biggest hobby and favorite stress reliever. Most of my plans are for travel outside of the country. My list of places to see and experiences to try is longer than I will likely be able to
Costa Rica and New Travel Pals Finding a good travel partner can be challenging, so finding another couple to travel with is especially rewarding. You aren’t just looking for one good connection, but four good connections. People we can talk with for hours at dinner may not translate into a
Minnesota State Fair Musings
My Blog Adventures Begins When I was little I saw a puppet show featuring two bears named Honey and Hershey. I fell in love with the name. Later in life I discovered Craig Blacklock’s photography featuring his wife, Honey, and was reminded how much I like the name. By the
A Cornucopia of Homes This photo popped up as a Facebook memory earlier in the week. My husband had just left for Glacier National Park, and I was already feeling a bit of travel envy. The Glacier Facebook group I am a part of has been posting photos of verdant