Category Archives: Family

MINNESOTA LIFE SCIENCE 101

Posted on September 14, 2012 by snowbirdredux

You can bet you’re in Minnesota when the annual edition of the Adult Education Class schedule begins with the following first choice under the Food Category – “Follow the Bone – Deer Cutting.” Furthermore, it promises the basic skills of … Continue reading →

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THE “CITIES”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by snowbirdredux

This past weekend we went to my cousin Marlene son’s wedding in Bloomington, just south of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Congratulations Ann and Cort! I sat next to Ellie, the Flower Girl – – A wonderful party! A trek to the … Continue reading →

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TREASURES OF THE HEART

Posted on August 31, 2012 by snowbirdredux

I grew up with a father and a godfather who went to sea. That was their world and their profession – chief engineer and captain respectively – Norwegians who broke from the farm and sought the greater world. I was … Continue reading →

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BUNNY LOVE

Posted on August 22, 2012 by snowbirdredux

My kindergarten teacher mother had a favorite book which she would read to her group of five-year-olds each year. And to me. Repeatedly. And so I grew up physically imbued and psychologically branded by the tale of “The Velveteen … Continue reading →

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LET’S PRETEND

Posted on July 30, 2012 by snowbirdredux

When I was five and my friend Sandra Snelling was 6 we went in search of the City of Silver and Gold. It was a mystical quest not unlike that undertaken by the Knights Templar, except that it took … Continue reading →

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Posted on July 27, 2012 by snowbirdredux

A few years ago, when we were still living in California, T.M. (Bob) connected up with his cousin Dennis. They were the same age and had participated in some coming of age hi-jinx during the summers that my husband … Continue reading →

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ABOUT A GIRL

Posted on July 12, 2012 by snowbirdredux

Sugar and spice and everything nice? I certainly wouldn’t have described myself in those terms when I was Cassidy Rose’s age. Not that I wasn’t nice or a little bit of sweet and sour at times. Not that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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HELP, I’M MELTING!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by snowbirdredux

In one hour we’re picking up our daughter, Sheila at the Fargo airport. This will be her first trip to Minnesota and we’re hoping to entice her and pull out all the stops. Most likely it’s too much to … Continue reading →

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RAINY DAY SESSION

Posted on June 20, 2012 by snowbirdredux

Why do I find it so hard to just relax? I like nothing better than sprawling upon my hammock, letting the momentum of the tree-to-tree dynamics swing me gently back and forth. Or curling up in the coziest chair, … Continue reading →

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XO TO OUR DOT

Posted on June 15, 2012 by snowbirdredux

HAPPY 39TH AGAIN DOT! THE PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD SUGGESTS THE FIRST HALF OF A LIFE WITH LOTS OF LOVE. AND THE BALANCING ACT IS GOING TO BE WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT. (YOU’LL BE ROCKIN, GIRL!) WITH TONY – DOGS, CATS, RABBITS … Continue reading →