Kat’s Weekly Reflection of Gratitude: Life Moves Pretty Fast
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look around once in a while you could miss it.” ~ Ferris Bueller (From the movie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) Many years ago as we drove along the North...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
As I sat listening to the noteworthy performances of our high school’s music ensembles at their annual holiday concert this weekend, I could not help but reflect on how life is so very delicate. In...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details
The North Shore of Lake Superior is a place where one can easily get lost in the details. While its beauty is great when taking in the broader view, it is when one gets down on hands and knees, and …...
View ArticleLife is Short, and Food is a Lovely Part of It: Six Courses at the Chef’s Table
Life is short, and food is a lovely part of it. As Julia Child is noted to have said, ““The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” (However, I really must notch …...
View ArticleThe Cure for the Extended Winter Doldrums
It snowed again. And again. That was our weekend, and our start to the week. I really shouldn’t complain, but misery loves company, and Northern Minnesota has a lot of miserable company as April...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: In the Background
I had hoped to capture a shot for this week’s challenge while at the cabin this past weekend, but no such luck. Pick had challenged us to: Take a picture of yourself or someone else as a shadow, a...
View ArticleThe Miracle of a Single Flower
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” ~ Buddha Ciao! ~ Kat Filed under: Life, Quotes Tagged: Buddha, flower, Minnesota, miracle, nature, North Shore,...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Carefree
Kids chasing waves. Waves chasing kids. Carefree. ‘nuf said! — because isn’t “carefree” about less rather than more? Ciao! ~ Kat This post was in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge....
View ArticleCleon is No Match for the Local Hardware Store
As Cleon rages on, with snow accumulations in Duluth and along the North Shore of Lake Superior ranging from 18 inches to over three feet, and the local schools canceling classes for the third day in...
View ArticleJulebyen on the North Shore
When the temperatures dipped below zero, Minnesotans still got out to enjoy a weekend of outdoor markets and festive activities at Knife River’s “Julebyen” (Christmas village). After winter storm...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition
Summer lounge chairs waiting for spring on the snow-covered beach at Lutsen Resort; Minnesota’s distinct seasons, classically juxtaposed. Ciao! ~ Kat This post was in response to the Daily Post’s...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
As I sat listening to the noteworthy performances of our high school’s music ensembles at their annual holiday concert this weekend, I could not help but reflect on how life is so very delicate. In...
View ArticleLife is Short, and Food is a Lovely Part of It: Six Courses at the Chef’s Table
Life is short, and food is a lovely part of it. As Julia Child is noted to have said, ““The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” (However, I really must notch up...
View ArticleThe Cure for the Extended Winter Doldrums
It snowed again. And again. That was our weekend, and our start to the week. I really shouldn’t complain, but misery loves company, and Northern Minnesota has a lot of miserable company as April...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: In the Background
I had hoped to capture a shot for this week’s challenge while at the cabin this past weekend, but no such luck. Pick had challenged us to: Take a picture of yourself or someone else as a shadow, a...
View ArticleThe Miracle of a Single Flower
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” ~ Buddha Ciao! ~ KatFiled under: Life, Quotes Tagged: Buddha, flower, Minnesota, miracle, nature, North Shore,...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Carefree
Kids chasing waves. Waves chasing kids. Carefree. ‘nuf said! — because isn’t “carefree” about less rather than more? Ciao! ~ Kat This post was in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge....
View ArticleCleon is No Match for the Local Hardware Store
As Cleon rages on, with snow accumulations in Duluth and along the North Shore of Lake Superior ranging from 18 inches to over three feet, and the local schools canceling classes for the third day in...
View ArticleJulebyen on the North Shore
When the temperatures dipped below zero, Minnesotans still got out to enjoy a weekend of outdoor markets and festive activities at Knife River’s “Julebyen” (Christmas village). After winter storm...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition
Summer lounge chairs waiting for spring on the snow-covered beach at Lutsen Resort; Minnesota’s distinct seasons, classically juxtaposed. Ciao! ~ Kat This post was in response to the Daily Post’s...
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