Author Archives: Linda

A fox in the hen yard!

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Linda

A year ago I got chickens from my daughter for Mother’s Day.      On Friday, just before Mother’s Day,  the local fox took 10 of my 21 chickens home for dinner. Bummer!  We knew that letting the chickens free … Continue reading →

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A Nordic Walk among the Blooms

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Linda

One of my favorite things to do in the Twin Cities is to visit the Como Park Conservatory in the spring time. The sunken garden is always full of the most beautiful flower displays with combinations seldom seen in nature … Continue reading →

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First Farmer’s Market!

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Linda

This was the first weekend of the Mpls Farmer’s Market. Even tho it was rainy and cool I couldn’t resist getting up and going downtown.  Dan even went with me. Some of us went for the flowers.  Even tho I … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Linda

  Clean water brought to you by all who care about the Earth!   I still remember my first Earth Day!  In 1970 I was a senior at Wayzata High School, a long hair, long skirted, flower child desperate to … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Tuesdays are back!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Linda

Last week we got rained out on the first Nordic Walking Tuesday, this week it was a beautiful evening and there were 18 of us at Lake Calhoun with our poles. It was a reunion of sorts, walking friends I … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Madness

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Linda

It’s amazing what a difference a year makes.  Last year I got up on April 1 to an inch of wet snow and heavy gray skis.  We were kicking off our Nordic Walking season out at the Arboretum and I … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walk Now Instructor Training!

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Linda

Suzanne Nottingham of Nordic Walk Now has confirmed an Instructor Training and Walk to Live Workshop for Friday, June 11 here in Minneapolis.  Whether you are a fitness trainer interested in adding Nordic Walking to your offerings or a Nordic Walker enthusiast … Continue reading →

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End of the Dark Days

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Linda

My last Dark Days Challenge meal was a real celebration of the end of winter and first beginnings of spring.Searching in cupboards, freezer and pantry I came up with peppercorn fettuccine from Farmer’s Market, strawberries and blueberries, frozen pesto and … Continue reading →

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The death of a good friend

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Linda

Laura called tonite to tell me that Cody, her little horse and good friend had gone colic and they’d had to put him down.  It was most unexpected and sad news to get from her.  It’s never easy to loose … Continue reading →

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High Altitude Nordic Walking

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Linda

    Altitude can definitely kick my butt.   We’ve been living at 7400 feet for the past week at Big Sky Montana.  It’s not an easy altitude for basic things like sleeping, enjoying a glass of wine, breathing under … Continue reading →

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