Author Archives: Linda

Dark Days Challenge week 2

People are creative in the midwest.  When the ground freezes they turn to hydroponics to grow fresh lettuce and tomatoes all year round.  We have Bushel Boy, a local Minnesota company and I’ve just discovered Future Farm Food and Fuel … Continue reading

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#1 Dark Days Challenge

It’s the dark days of winter and the Dark Days Challenge is on again this year.  My daughter Laura started it a few years ago, challenging all of us to cook one completely local meal each week during the winter. … Continue reading

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Peace, solitude and tranquility at Mt Rainier

Dan and I are in Washington, our annual fall visit with our daughter Laura and her husband Mike.  Our tradition is to come in a day early and enjoy a bit of sight seeing in the area.  We’ve had lots … Continue reading

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Walking with Grace

I’ve been walking with women.  That’s not unusual as most of the people I walk with are women.  Seems that women are not afraid to be seen walking with poles even when there is no snow.  But seriously, I love … Continue reading

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Memories of Cinque Terre

In October of 2007 I went to Italy with my daughter Laura.  We had 10 magical days including a day of hiking the Cinque Terre.  I can close my eyes and see the villages perched on the coastal mountains, the … Continue reading

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Fall Walking Tips

I love walking in the fall.  After the heat and thunderstorms of the summer it’s wonderful to have the cooler weather even if it comes with shorter days.  There’s just something special about shuffling through the leaves on the trails. … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking with MN Activity Directors

My degree is in Recreational Therapy and I worked in the field for several years after graduation before moving back to Minnesota and starting Alg’s Gang, my own family daycare business.  As I continue to grow my Nordic Walking Queen … Continue reading

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Great Lakes Nordic Walkers seen at Senior Expo in Eagan

One of the ways that Nordic walking can grow is by being visible in lots of different venues.  Rhea and I took Nordic walking to the South Metro Senior Expo last week at the Eagan Community Center.  We had a … Continue reading

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Walking at Lake Como

And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street… One of my favorite Dr Seuss books, so many possibilities of what you might see if you just look around you.  On Monday nite I had the second of a … Continue reading

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2011 Birkie Trail Run and Trek!

It’s always more fun in a group and the Birkie Trek this weekend had 147 nordic walkers swinging their poles and sharing the trail together. That’s a really fun time! The Birkie Trail Run and Trek had 906 participants this … Continue reading

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