The Many Tales of Water and Critters What more could You ask for?

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My post today is all about water, be it a lake or river and I begin from lakes in Minneapolis, and surrounding suburbs. The photo below is from Centennial Lakes in Edina.

Beautiful sunny day!

Ahh the sweet face of an owl what does he see that perhaps you and I are missing?

A most curious creature the owl. A bird that stays awake while the rest of the world sleeps. I find it so interesting that they can see in the dark while the rest of the world is dreaming.

What we do is wonder, as we're calm and feeling a gentle breeze and maybe, just maybe you'll feel a tug on your line. That's when the real fun happens.

My grandson fishing on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Mn.

This was yesterday on Latsch Island a few floating houses on the Mississippi River. It's an area those desiring to live off the grid have made it their home since the early 1970's. 

"We're all on the same boat, in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty." 

Also, from yesterday an exhibit from the MMAM, Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Those first photos were sunny, and summery. Yesterday was not as lovely. Early morning began biting cold without gloves (while taking pictures) and a rainy-snow mixture covered the roads all the way to Winona, Minnesota and grey skies all day. 

I took these two photos yesterday at Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden just after Fountain Hills, Wisconsin.

"I will return here again, in the summertime."

The story behind the Pineapple Fountain in Charleston, SC

Pools and pups what's more fun than that?

Frankenmuth Michigan a city my family enjoyed many times throughout the year, not just at Christmas either. Frankenmuth is a small little village with German influence and appears like it jumped out of a storybook! 

Hastings can you tell? If you're from Minnesota or Wisconsin yes you can!

Wayzata Beach on Lake Minnetonka.

Lyra and her pup Athena!

Stillwater, Minnesota

In case you're wondering, yes Athena loves the water and floaty toys!

On my first trip to Charleston, SC.

Wayzata, Minnesota

Seriously funny!

Oops! It's all fun and games until someone falls off the floatie. 

This is about as far as Artemis will go inside the pool. 

Don't you feel the call of the water urging you to come?

Charleston, SC

Huntsville, Alabama 

Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Oldie but goodie! What's more fun than playing in water? The secret which is not so secret after all is that most of the human body is water, with an average of about 60%. No wonder we're drawn to it.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. 

Take good care you.

That Feeling When

That feeling when the open road beckons you to explore, discover or wander to unexpected destinations? Or has winter gotten in the way?

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Anywhere you want to go is within walking distance 

if you have the time.

My wanderings bring all kinds of photos for my collection. 

Are you ready for my critter explosion unleashed? 

Notice what is right in front of you.

Trust the flow.

The present moment doesn't need perfect conditions.

Arrive with each step.
 

Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.

Quiet the chatter.

Do you see the rainbow? 

Oddly enough this is on Rainbow Mountain too!

The important thing is to not stop questioning things.

Curiosity has its own reasons for existence. 

My son's first major fire. This photo was taken by the police chief. 

"What matters most is how well you walk through the fire."

Charles Bukowski 

Life isn't about a picture of perfection. It's a weaving of normal times, imperfect moments, everyday wakings, challenges, good and bad. Our lives are a weaving between our past desires, today's moments, and gatherings from yesterday.

Thank you for wandering along with me.

Happy March 1st tomorrow and 

take good care of you.

Hudson Haunts and Trumpeter Swans

Please join me on a recap of yesterday's trip to Hudson and my visit with some old friends, Trumpeter Swans. I enjoy saying trip it helps me feel like I went somewhere far away, where in reality it's 43 miles from my garage!

Okay I came early and stayed late. Hudson has much to offer. I mean where else can you find on one block, an outstanding cozy and quirky bookstore, flower shop and divine chocolate shop with ice cream all in a row?

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"You are never too old to set another goal 

or to dream a new dream. " Les Brown

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"I've learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams. . . . .

and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." Henry David Thoreau

And no, I wasn't invited to dine or walk along. 

Are you leading or following?

Honestly the steps we take themselves 

make our path as we wander the

 streets or throughout nature's calling to us.

Let joy wash over you.

Can you see me?

 

"Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have all the answers. 

Let me keep company with those who say, Look up! and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads." Mary Oliver

I always wanted to spend even one night here.

Once upon a Bed and Breakfast now appears 

to be a private residence. Across the street 

is the famous Octagon House Museum.

The famous Octagon House another hard place to get in on the tour.

 

"When a dog runs at you, whistle for him, it often happens that a man develops a deeper love and friendship with his pet cat or dog than he does with most of the other humans in his life."

Henry David Thoreau 

Minnesota greenery.

Some deer of Lakeland, Minnesota 

of which there are many.

Thank you for sharing time with me.

Take good care of you.

If you're close to Stillwater or could make the drive, I hope you arrived in time before these incredible snow-sculptures were wiped away. We came we saw and enjoyed 2026 until next year's event.