I hope you all had a safe and happy Christmas

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Here in northern Minnesota, we had just gotten over a week of sub-zero high temperatures and high wind. So just having a bit warmer day seemed like a true gift. As our family get-together...

To reduce the Christmas stress, I’m starting early baking

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Fortunately, the weather has been subzero and still snowing, so we spend more time indoors lately. My son, Bill, and his family have been without power for nearly four days, while he's been sick...

Will finally started the wood kitchen range

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This year has been so busy that I just didn't get around to cleaning and starting the wood kitchen range. Last night, it was -18 degrees, so we were so glad to have it...

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving

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After spending two days cleaning my seed-scattered house and baking/cooking up a storm, Bill and his family and David and his family arrived to help us enjoy the day and feast on all the...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL

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Although Will and I will be having a very simple Thanksgiving dinner, with just the two of us here, it will be all homegrown foods. You see, we are very thankful for the great...