Category Archives: Family

PRAIRIE WONDER

Posted on September 8, 2011 by snowbirdredux

  Whenever I thought about my great-and-grandparents arriving for the first time in this far northern province, I must admit that through my California filters, I remained a bit fuzzy as to the actual and factual scene.  Brief vacations over … Continue reading →

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ENGAGED

Posted on August 30, 2011 by snowbirdredux

  What happened to our youth?  The promises.  The dreams.  The expectations.  We’re beginning to do that thing that “old” people do.  Wondering how indeed the time fled by, feeling not all that different within, but a whole lot of … Continue reading →

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THE LINEAGE

Posted on August 18, 2011 by snowbirdredux

The most difficult thing, bar none, about moving from California to Minnesota, was leaving behind five children and four grandchildren.  We’ve attempted to entice with tales of lakes and prairies, snow sledding at Roosevelt Park, hay rides at Rick and … Continue reading →

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MINNESOTA VETS

Posted on August 16, 2011 by snowbirdredux

I’m feeling patriotic today.  And I’m not talking about animal doctors.  It’s about the quality of life and what is commonly referred to here as “Minnesota Nice”.  It’s simply a way of being.  It must be built into the genetic … Continue reading →

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THE DEVA

Posted on July 30, 2011 by snowbirdredux

There’s a reason I have this Arthur Rackham print hanging above my desk.  It’s an illustration from Midsummer Night’s Dream entitled – “Faeries Away!”  I’m sure they were simply scurrying off to help Puck on some naughty misadventure, but I … Continue reading →

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NOMENCLATURE

Posted on July 21, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Part I:  The Man of Many Names Ever since I started writing this blog I have referred to my husband as “Robert” even though I never call him that personally.  I would never say, for instance – “Robert. We’re going … Continue reading →

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COMMUNITY

Posted on July 18, 2011 by snowbirdredux

We started this past Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Underwood, part of our sampling of the local spiritual venues with a nod to something other than just Luthernism which of course abounds.  Their service this day included a discussion … Continue reading →

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CASSIDY ROSE

Posted on July 12, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Today – July 13, 2011 – SNOWBIRDREDUX STRIKES UP THE BAND FOR CASSIDY ROSE! LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN! SHE IS MANY THINGS.  TO HER GRANDPARENTS, MR. AND MRS. SNOWBIRD – SHE IS —————————- SPARKLY! RADIANT! MISCHIEVOUS! CUDDLY! A WINNER! GROWING … Continue reading →

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WEATHER REPORT

Posted on June 29, 2011 by snowbirdredux

Hot and humid! Well – this IS Minnesota.  And one of the most interesting aspects so far, is how fast the weather changes from moment to moment. There hasn’t been time to become complacent or bored.  In just one day … Continue reading →

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ALPHA AND OMEGA

Posted on June 28, 2011 by snowbirdredux

This past weekend was all over the spectrum – a bitingly clear reminder that life is given and taken away, but not always in the usual order.  As a family, we memorialized the too short life of cousin Debbie’s daughter … Continue reading →

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