Gentle Giants Rode into Town

 Welcome to my post for 

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and I'm posting City Daily Photo 

Yesterday from Lakeville, Minnesota welcomed 

the fleet of Budweiser Clydesdales at the Pan-O-Prog 2026

"Clydesdales are majestic giants from the Isle of Clyde in Scottland, symbolic to our business environment: our associates pull together as a team, creating a much greater strength than working alone."

 Bob Funk 

A question came to mind standing there (way early of course) for 3 semis to arrive after gathering the low down of their entrance and how things were planned to ensure a perfect viewing advantage, I thought what's in it for this major company to put such an expense of manpower and machines together just to present these world-renowned horses to the public? Lakeville wasn't their only stop, they had 2 other presentations for this trip, and today, Sunday they would be at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. Isn't it wonderful that they travel across the country with these lovely, majestic animals just for us?

This quote sums up their reasoning, I think.

"Winsten Churchill was correct when he said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Charity has enormous and impactful influences in a person's life. Giving isn't only about what it does for others; it is also about what it does for us."

"Horses make a landscape look beautiful." Alice Walker

and make for great Budweiser commercials.

Groomed for greatness.

2 semis each carrying 4 Clydesdales horses and the last semi carried their harnesses, equipment, the delivery carriage and miscellaneous necessities.

Here comes the beer delivery carriage!

Sometimes it's about a whole lot of simple manpower.

Calm cool and collected they knew what was expected.

All the while they were bringing out each horse and harnessing them before attaching them to the hitches the announcer explained everything that involves these horses, and the employees involved today and she introduced each horse by their name, size and a little about them. 

 

Hard Work and Strong in Tradition

While early ads and behind-the-scenes content emphasized all the training, care and dedication that make Clydesdales so camera-ready, reinforcing the message that, they are a symbol of quality and commitment. You can also see it in all the employees putting this together right before our eager eyes.

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Stay cool, enjoy every single day and take good care of you.

City Daily Photo's theme for July is Water

Welcome to my post for City Daily Photo and our July theme is "water." I hope you enjoy a sip or two with me! For fun I've included some water proverbs!

"Between true friends even water drunk together is sweet enough."

African Proverb

The greatest virtue is like water. Good for everything.

Chinese Proverb

Still waters run deep.

When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.

Water under the bridge.

Go with the flow.

Thank you for stopping in and gifting me with your thoughts.

Take good care of you.

Being Mindful and Happy critters

 Good morning bloggers and others. Are you enjoying summer?

Minneapolis, Linden Hills neighborhood.

Welcome to 

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Step out and enjoy the day and wherever it takes you.

Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A solemn reminder, winter has melted away, spring has earthed new beginnings, and yet there are broken pieces lodged within the hearts of many yet. Corretta Scott King answers it best, as healing is still a process.

"Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated." A reminder that holding onto hate toward a city or its people can harm you more than it harms them. 

Renew your passions daily.

"We are made to persist that's how we find out who we are."

Tobias Wolff

You Are Stronger than You Think You Are.

Balance is beautiful.

Miyoko Ohno

If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.

Jack Kornfield 

Beauty is whatever gives joy.

Hugh Nibley

Sailing away. Have you ever wanted to learn, this is the place. Book your classes here. It's never too early or too late to learn to learn and enjoy sailing.

Never let yesterday use up today.

Richard Nelson

The art of pursuing is rewarding.

Does this appear to be a face?

The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love.

 What seeds will you plant there?

Jack Kornfield

Life is a marvelous, transitory adventure.

Nikki Giovanni 

Laughter is an instant vacation.

Milton Berle

It was a most delightful June of family milestones and one of those special celebrations was sharing my granddaughter Lyra's birthday. A treat we don't always get to enjoy with her home in Alabama.

Happy 17th birthday sweet Lyra.

We thank you Gary and Teressa for making this special for all of us.

Somewhere, sometime there's always a light

 in the corner of your world.

We have a world to conquer, one person at a time, starting with ourselves.

Nikki Giovanni

Find your passion and pursue it with

 your hold heart and single mind.

Gail Sheehy

Thank you so much for spending time here.

Spread your wings and take good care of you.

Momentous and critters

My grandson, Danny Jr. Graduate FHS 2026 from Farmington Tiger football to UMD-Bulldog football!

Welcome to my "Momentous" post and how thankful I am for the continued flow of life's daily little wonders as well as the big ones!

It's been a memorable family experience again since my daughter and granddaughter flew in for Danny's graduation, among other events like my granddaughter Karina's Synergy Dance Recital!  

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Rusty sends his love, but he already knows he'll miss this kiddo once he begins living in Duluth.

To me, the most perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.

Animals are the best right?

 

Bravo Danny Jr!

The happy couple on their graduation day!

Pretty special they'll both be attending, University of Minnesota Duluth!

"If it was to be a time of momentous changes, then why not allow oneself to be swept along?" Paul Russell 

 

When the positive mind takes the lead. My humans are out there, and they need to get me too!

A few of Danny's fans!

"Let's not wait until the light fades into irreparable loss, but let's stay in the loop and pursue the momentous flow of daily little wonders, since life kindly tenders us gorgeous bouquets of sparkling colors, telling signs and rousing episodes." Erik Pevernagie

Five of my eight grandchildren. Missing Airman Ethan and 2 step-grandchildren, Carter and Audrey in spirit but who couldn't be here in person.

Take time to stop and watch things that wander by, even if you feel you're too busy to share in the moment and snap a photo. It just may be the thing that saves your day from ho-hum to bliss. 

My little girl (also a U of M graduate Minneapolis-Gophers) and her little girl and one more year to her HS graduation.

The proud parents. My son Dan and his wife Heather.

Pink is the thing!

My granddaughter Karina from this year's 2026 Dance Recital and she had 5 incredible performances featured in two programs 12:00pm and again at 3:30! What a day of spirit and gusto from all the dancers!

Karina top row right side leg in the air! Amazing!

"To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak."

 Martha Graham

"About the pace of nature: her secret is patience." 

Ralph Waldo Emerson 

The important thing about tree stumps, is what you see and feel inside.

Can we ever have too many trees in our lives?

To me trees, are like good friends who care about others.

They always give and never take.

Trees are like good caring people.

This pup is going to miss his kiddo once he moves to Duluth.

What does Emme have to say? 

"What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while."

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Take good care of you!