Today the sun is shining
Who cares if it is -16 out? Not us, after all it’s mid-January in northern Minnesota. Besides, we’ve got plenty to do inside. I finished off the rendering of my lard and this morning washed the jars and took them … Read more
Category Archives: Weather
The sun came out and it was 37 degrees yesterday
The deer have built-in clocks; they always are right there, waiting, when I bring down the feed. It’s amazing how much gets done when the sun is out! I really think the sun increases your energy in the winter. Besides, … Read more
We had a Merry Christmas
And now a major storm is bearing down on us. So far we’ve had a relatively mild winter for Northern Minnesota, but that’s due to change tonight. They’re forecasting from 12 to 14 inches of blowing, drifting snow for this … Read more
With Christmas approaching, we’re dashing around madly
Of course part of the family is coming to help us celebrate Christmas so I’m pulling out a ham and figuring out what goodies to make between now and then. (Of course there is always apple and Hopi Pale Grey … Read more
Our sunshine continues
We are amazed at the sunshine we’ve been having lately after such a cloudy and cold, snowy November. It feels so uplifting to just walk around outside doing odds and ends chores. Will has been able to get a lot … Read more