Category Archives: introspection

MIDWEST MEMORIAL

Posted on May 31, 2011 by snowbirdredux

We woke in the night to explosions in the sky and Big Bang Minnesota Thunder, so it was at first a bit iffy as to whether the skies would cooperate for the gathering at the Lower Wild Rice and Red … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATION

Posted on May 6, 2011 by snowbirdredux

CELEBRATION Noelle was here for four days and we packed everything that couldn’t wait until the last moment.  At times it seemed insurmountable. At times it threatened to bring us to our knees.  At times I couldn’t begin to see … Continue reading →

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NEIGHBORS

Posted on May 6, 2011 by snowbirdredux

It seems that our society in general is becoming more and more un-neighborly and that is really not a criticism given the nature of life’s pace today. But it is ironic that as we get more “friends” online and tweet … Continue reading →

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MOVE-MENT

Posted on April 30, 2011 by snowbirdredux

MOVE-MENT Something major about packing all one’s belongings is that you end up awash in memories.  I am unearthing the strangest things – like the list entitled “Our Plant Family” which was drawn up by my son Kevin, most likely … Continue reading →

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I MARRIED ADVENTURE

Posted on April 25, 2011 by snowbirdredux

I MARRIED ADVENTURE You can see from my falling-apart copy of Osa Johnson’s book that it was a special favorite in my youth.  What a life she led with Martin Johnson,  traversing the world at a time when Africa was … Continue reading →

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HAPPY EASTER

Posted on April 24, 2011 by snowbirdredux

This is the first year I can remember in my adult life that I didn’t go to See’s Candy and buy Bordeaux and Scotch Mallows and Pecan Buds  and chocolate marshmallow eggs and bunnies  and nestle them in baskets we … Continue reading →

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MR. LONGEVITY’S ADVISE

Posted on April 22, 2011 by snowbirdredux

While talking to my cousin Curt who lives in Minnesota and is our go-to guy for the practical nuts-and-bolts info that we California rubes need to know  (things like what car will handle the ice on the driveway, and how … Continue reading →

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CHUTNEY

Posted on April 19, 2011 by snowbirdredux

The oldest friend I have is Peggy Peebles.  And I’m not talking about her age, which is the same as mine, but the fact that we met in the third grade, bonded and have been friends ever since.  I can’t … Continue reading →

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NEVERMORE

Posted on April 17, 2011 by snowbirdredux

It seems so strange not to be going to work each Friday morning. The three days away from home has been my pattern ever since we bought Castenada Lane.  I would start up the coast and stay over with my … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by snowbirdredux

WHAT’S IN A NAME? I always thought names were magic.  I not only scribbled names under my mother’s angel figurines, but on other objects as well, for instance Billia Bunny Bunnykins for the ceramic Easter rabbit (I know, not terribly … Continue reading →

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