Tag Archives: MInnesota

northerns – March14

Posted on March 15, 2016 by

3.14.2016 they say there’s northerns in that pool below the waterfall   worked their way upstream to find a place of their own.   maybe we did that too on our way to minnesota. ——————-

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minnesota girl – January 4

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

1.4.2015 red jacket flashing against snow the dog’s breath visible in the minus weather   my minnesota girl out for a stroll. ——————

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crisp crinkly snow squeaks – January 4

Posted on January 5, 2014 by

1.4.14 crisp crinkly snow squeaks underfoot. the dog rushes ahead then stops to snuff at whatever relieved itself at trailside.   our boots mark the pace forward though even a step to the side will leave us with unsure footing. … Continue reading →

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nature knows – December 30

Posted on December 31, 2013 by

  12.30 I sit beside the fire, place names dotting cabin walls. Gunflint, Lutsen, Rainy, Grand Marais, up north in deed.   Through the windows a large coyote peered one New Year’s morn eyeing us and the dog as potential. … Continue reading →

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Wasioja Seminary ruins – June 10

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

6.10 Limestone walls hanging from the soil eighty souls went off to fight for eyes to see the glory of the Lord, and only twenty came home. The town died.   Boys we are entered in a great battle for … Continue reading →

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