Category Archives: faith

RIGHT MAKES MIGHT

Posted on February 20, 2012 by snowbirdredux

Ever since we moved to Minnesota last spring, there has been a looming, ironic, unfortunate happening in the wings. In January I wrote about it in an entry entitled “The Irony of it All.”  To recap – the Army Corps … Continue reading →

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THE CENTER

Posted on February 8, 2012 by snowbirdredux

One night recently we went to the Big Chief convenience store/gas station/truck stop/café just outside of Fergus Falls for their buffalo burgers. They were yum but that’s another story. Although I need to mention how much a fan I have … Continue reading →

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MARYANNE

Posted on February 6, 2012 by snowbirdredux

My cousin Maryanne and I were born the same year although she preceded me by a few months into this world. The first time we were together she taught me many things. I believe we were about four. My first … Continue reading →

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HOME SWEET HOME

Posted on January 25, 2012 by snowbirdredux

Curley is home.  What a tale he might tell of his adventures.  We are left to only speculate, but he certainly captured the imagination of untold numbers of his community this past month, as well as  the world beyond.  We … Continue reading →

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CURLEY’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE

Posted on January 22, 2012 by snowbirdredux

Ever since Christmas Eve, 2011, the headlines of the Fergus Falls Daily Journal have loudly proclaimed and excitedly followed the daily drama and progress of one black angora goat whose adventure kept the whole community on the edge of their … Continue reading →

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THE IRONY OF IT ALL

Posted on January 18, 2012 by snowbirdredux

  If you have been following this saga of the snowbirds in reverse (as we call ourselves) you would be aware that our journey from California to Minnesota began with a dream to retire back where my ancestors arrived when … Continue reading →

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WORDPRESS FIREWORKS!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by snowbirdredux

WordPress is the “host” for Snowbird. Goodness knows how they do it.  I’m practically computer illiterate.  My friend, John, helped me do all the voodoo and set up the site last spring.  That’s all I know.  Except that I have … Continue reading →

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THE MAGIC OF NOELLE

Posted on December 24, 2011 by snowbirdredux

  When my daughter, Noelle, prepared to visit us in Minnesota this year, she looked forward to her first white Christmas.  First on her ordering agenda – snow boots!  Followed by long undies, cushy socks, gloves, and a wool kitty … Continue reading →

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GOD YUL!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by snowbirdredux

For those who didn’t receive my Christmas message by snail mail – GREETINGS FROM MT. FAITH! I wish I could send out magic carpets to one and all for a holiday trip to Fergus Falls.  We so want to “show … Continue reading →

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RIVER TALES CONT.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Yesterday was frosty and white. Just a light dusting, yet the air stung when I ventured outside to refill the bird feeders and was suggestive of what it must feel like to suffer stage one of frostbite.  Well – to … Continue reading →

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