Today I have been blogging about life in the north woods for one year. I am very proud that I didn't miss a day. I am in my third year of living in Minnesota. I had noticed immediately that Minnesota had many differences from living in North Dakota. One being climate. Please wind don't blow everyday like I had it in Beach. Trees being another difference. If you think Paul Bunyan is an appropriate mascot to represent Bemidji. Just think what a good mascot he wold make for North Dakota. Just look around you. He got most of the trees harvested there. He only got a good start in Minnesota on the western boarder. I was really moved to write as I continued to see all the differences and all the adjustments that I had to make.
I think that I have talked about just about every topic. Of course, most of what I do weekly is featured. One of the main underlying themes is there is certainly a lot to do in this area. Much of it is inexpensive with a down home flare.
With this project.one thing that was brought to the forefront was that I should have listened closer in Galloway's and Norgaard's English classes. Mrs. Schroeder (1st - 4th grades) and Mrs. Haaverson (5th to 8th grades) really gave me a good foundation on the English language in grade school. But then when you are in a room with 3 other classes you cannot help but hear the lessons over and over. Then you move the upper grades and there are four grades in that room too. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
Anyway I am celebrating a big accomplishment today. Not only am I doing something that I completely enjoy, but I have readers who completely enjoy my blog. Thank you for helping me fulfill this dream of mine. And happy reading for the year to come.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Planning meeting at Arla's
Friday, September 28, 2012
Coffeeology
This is for coffee lovers
Espresso yourself
Better latte than never
Take life one cup at a time
So many blends so little time
Friends don't let friends drink bad coffee
Take time to smell the coffee
and finally
Deja Brew: The feeling you've had this coffee before.......
Last but not least today is my birthday.
Espresso yourself
Better latte than never
Take life one cup at a time
So many blends so little time
Friends don't let friends drink bad coffee
Take time to smell the coffee
and finally
Deja Brew: The feeling you've had this coffee before.......
Last but not least today is my birthday.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
favorite quilt to make
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
deciduous trees
These are my three token deciduous trees in my yard |
the rest are evergreens. |
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Buzz
He was my friend.
Buzz was born on May 19, 1935 in Sentinel Butte, the son of Edward Arnold and Anna Dagny (Johnson) Olson. He was raised and educated in Sentinel Butte attending elementary school a mile and half away from where he grew up. He attended Sentinel Butte High School in Sentinel Butte, graduating with the class of 1953. He enlisted in the United States Army in January of 1955 in Golden Valley County. He was honorably discharged from military service in December of 1956.
Buzz married Delores Myrtle (Coyle) on April 12, 1958 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sentinel Butte. To this union they had four children, Rick, Sue, Brian and Cindy.
Buzz was a very dedicated, hard worker and was employed as Postmaster for the Sentinel Butte Post Office for thirty years. Buzz was also involved with the Sentinel Butte Fire Department for fifty years, and for many years was active on the cemetery board and church council.
Buzz enjoyed going for long drives in the country, stopping to visit with friends and family, and camping and visiting campsites. He loved Sentinel Butte and was proud to show strangers Sentinel Butte hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Anna Olson and one nephew, Ray Bargfeld.
Buzz is survived by his wife, Delores of Sentinel Butte; four children, Rick (Wanda) Olson of Sentinel Butte, Sue (Ron) Feldman of Sentinel Butte, Brian (Brenda) Olson of Springfield, Illinois and Cindy (Mark Jandt) Neumiller of Sentinel Butte; eight grandchildren, Brandy Feldman, Travis Olson, Darin Olson, Brent Feldman, Mikel Olson, Lindsay Olson, Adam Olson and Jordan Neumiller; one sister, Marion (Tiny) Bargfeld of Columbus, Montana; one brother, Jim (Marcella) Olson of Sentinel Butte and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monday, September 24, 2012
grandbaby in November
Jamon painted the walls this weekend. |
My daughter-in-law made the mistake of asking how my son would like to see the nursery decorated. He wanted camouflage curtains and brown and plaid crib blanket and a big green fish on the wall. Can you see that he is a fisherman. His motto is that a bad day of fishing beats a good day at work anytime. His wife and I went to the fabric store here in Bemidji and bought fabric for the camo curtains and the satin backed blanket with brown minke and plaid flannel as seen above. After I got those done and sent to them I heard that that left the big green fish. His wife put her foot down and said no big green fish. Of course I love to spoil both of them so the quilt you see below which has nine fish on it was hand embroidered for them. It has camo borders and the green plaid flannel on the back. They haven't received it yet, but soon will.
Sunday in church the Gospel struck me as one that I needed to share with them. It is from Mark 9:36-37. Then He (Jesus) took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, He said to them, Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me, I know that we are all anxious to welcome God's gift into our family. Then I can stop spoiling his parents and focus just on him.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Quilt presentation
Saturday, September 22, 2012
PBVAC at my home
Friday, September 21, 2012
Fall meeting - FLCW
FLCW held their Fall gathering. The purpose of this meeting was the installation of officers. The dessert was delicious it was a butterscotch pudding with whipped topping and nuts. We saw a slide show with nature pictures put to scripture. It was very inspiring. We had special music which sounded heavenly. One nice thing about this meeting was the warm fellowship with the women of my church. I have truely made many friends here at First Lutheran. It was interesting when Tal, my nephew after meeting my church friends over the last three years told me that your church friends seem like they are family. Out of the mouth of babes.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Circle at my house
For candy favors |
This is what glutin free pumpkin pie looks like. |
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Hard frost
The sheet that is blue is navy. It has so much frost it looks white in some places. |
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