I passed my one-week TAVR exam with flying colors
I drove to Duluth yesterday afternoon to meet with the cardiology team. First, I had an EKG, then labs. Finally, I went to the cardiology unit to hear the results. All good. Will didn't...
My valve replacement went well
Yep, it did take a few days for me to kind of recover. Not complaining, just a little tired. Of course, I also got my flu shot while I was there. I didn't want...
Every day brings us closer to spring
Spring is a season of firsts. A week ago, our pair of Canadian geese arrived on the partially melted beaver pond. Two days ago, a pair of Trumpeter swans stopped by for the day,...
There was a terrible error in my latest tomato article in Backwoods Home Magazine
I was having a hard time sleeping the night before last due to pain in my knees from over-doing it. (Yes, they're better but when I push them, they react!) I'd just gotten my...
My first flowers are blooming
Well, okay, they are the Amaryllis I bought before Christmas. But as much as we enjoy and need bright colors this time of the year, they were well worth the price. So far, I've...








