Monthly Archives: November 2014

SERVICE WITH A SMILE

Posted on November 26, 2014 by snowbirdredux

We’re still learning and often amazed by episodes of kindly behavior in this state of Minnesota. I’m talking about brings-a-tear-to-your-eye, out of the blue, acts of kindness. There is the neighbor who showed up on his snow plow and apologized … Continue reading →

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RUN TO THE THICKET, BAMBI!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by snowbirdredux

You know that you live in Minnesota when just one day after the opening of deer hunting season, you see the sight of a gutted doe hanging in a back yard just a few blocks from home. This, after wondering … Continue reading →

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NOT. READY. YET.

Posted on November 7, 2014 by snowbirdredux

This will be our fourth winter in Minnesota. The first was unusually mild and we thought – “Well, this isn’t so bad. What’s all the fuss about?” Plus we were enamored with the novelty of it all. Ooh, look at … Continue reading →

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BUTTON BRIGHT

Posted on November 1, 2014 by snowbirdredux

  We have been blessed with a number of fabulous cats in this lifetime together – Robin Goodfellow, Pandora, Bela, Ram, Cleo-catra, Nefferkitty, Magic, Esmeralda Pananoia, and my darling Lyra Deara. All wonderful and special and deserving of a novel … Continue reading →

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