Category Archives: Misc

After a hot and windy day at the Arboretum (28 new Nordic Walkers joined us at 1:30) Dan and I drove thru the storms to Ely on Thursday evening.  I had a Board meeting at the International Wolf Center on … Continue reading →

        We walked with poles, we walked with old friends, we walked with new friends, we walked new ways with different poles, we walked in Shape Up shoes, we walked with dogs, and we walked in the … Continue reading →

It’s down to the details.  The final printing materials, the set up of tents, the schedule for presenters, the colors for the different counties for the networking.  I’m not sleeping well, but knowing that everyone is working hard right down … Continue reading →

The 2nd Annual North American Nordic  Walking Expo is just 11 days away!June 12, 2010 the place to be is Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, MN. For the experienced and the curious Nordic Walker, this free all day event … Continue reading →

Wednesday was a four walk day for me.   Ten miles, 4 different locations, 36 different walkers and one tired Nordic Walking Queen. The day included all the best that Nordic Walking offers: First walk at 5:45 with Gail.  It … Continue reading →

When talking with Laura last night I realized I hadn’t shared these pictures of happy chickens in their new home.  They are so calm and happy in the converted playhouse with Hannah as their protector!    

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 →

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 →

  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 →

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 →