We were so busy for the rest of the trip, that I didn’t get a chance to blog like I would have wanted to. But it was wonderful to be busy because we had so many adventures. We went to the Mall of the Americas and especially enjoyed the American Girl doll store. We also […]

Today was a day spent closer to home. Nancy and I went to Cabela’s, the store with everything outdoors, and then she took me on a tour of Daybreak Church. John Linde, the pastor there, took us on a tour and showed us the “green” features. It was really amazing. If everyone who is putting […]

After some prayer time and an early cup of coffee, we had granola and bananas and headed off to St. Paul. The weather has not cooperated for an excursion to Duluth to see the trees as we had originally planned. So day trips are the way we are going for now. Today it was the […]

We spent a good deal of time in the Museum. We ate a quick lunch in the cafe. I had cream of asparagus soup and a grilled cheese. There were many fun things to see. I’m always enthralled in a museum. After the ride back (I’m reading Carl Hiassen’s SKIN TIGHT on the way), we […]

A very relaxing and pleasant day. Nancy and Mor-mor dropped me off at Sacred Heart Church at 9 a.m., and they went on to their service. Then we came back and had a delicious brunch of bacon, zucchini bread and cheese omelettes. Our project for the day was to change light bulbs in the traqck […]

Up early to re-pack and try to fit everything in a carry-on so I don’t have to check my luggage. Caitlan took me to the airport. There was a bit of a delay at the check-in, but then I got to the gate. Trouble was, it was the wrong gate. But they didn’t tell us. […]

Ian and I left Kelley Ridge at mid-day. On our way to La Follette to pick up Caitlan and Kyle, we stopped at Robie’s Bookstore in Berea, and Ian picked up a few used volumes. He is going to try to read 4 books before he goes back to NC. We made it as far […]

I went to the races and bet on Calvin! Here he is in the paddock.

Actually, it is John’s fault that I am doing this. He told me about someone who got this assignment as a present from his wife FOR A YEAR. I thought I would try it for a month. It’s kind of fun. Do you want to see my garden? It is finally plowed after five years. […]

The thing about being without electricity at Kelley Ridge was that I was thankful–thankful that I was trapped there and not somewhere else. Being there, I could burn wood and keep the house warm. This kept my pipes from freezing. Having experienced a burst pipe and a flood coming from my second floor all the […]