Category Archives: Family

HALEY MARIE

Posted on February 13, 2012 by snowbirdredux

ANOTHER YEAR!  WASN’T THIS JUST YESTERDAY? ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, WE’RE HUGGING YOU IN OUR HEARTS. WE CELEBRATE YOUR CURIOSITY – YOU ARE A CONSTANT SURPRISE – ALWAYS THE CUTTING-EDGE FASHIONISTA! EVER CREATIVE – A FAIRY TALE PRINCESS SOON TO AWAKEN … 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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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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BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE – – –

Posted on December 31, 2011 by snowbirdredux

THE SNOW PLOW ARRIVED MIDDAY. AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER, OUR OWN PLOWING, BLOWING, SHOVELING ANGELS – LATER – THE AFTERNOON ADVENTURE BEGAN —   HOW DO I BUCKLE THESE SUCKERS?!#%*&#@!~! IS IT SUPPOSED TO BE LONGER?   I THINK I GOT … Continue reading →

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK—-

Posted on December 30, 2011 by snowbirdredux

  We woke up late this morning.  It was exceptionally dim and eerily silent.  Eight A.M.!   The weatherman had predicted brown and more brown far into the midst of January.  Yet one glance out the window revealed not only a … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT

Posted on December 29, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Last spring when we were still living in California, I remember justifying our newly proposed Minnesota distance to my daughter, Noelle, by saying something like – “It won’t really be any different.  It’s been four driving hours up the coast … 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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