Category Archives: ponderings

Dragonflies, butterflies and birds – Oh My!

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Linda

Did you know? Dragonflies swarm I spent Monday in Belgrade MN with my brother who is newly diagnosed with cancer.  It had been a long day filled with appointments and lots of information to process. My head and heart were … Continue reading →

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Just a typical morning

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Linda

By the time I left for work this morning I had taken 10,283 steps for the equivalent of 6.04 miles, burned 1425 calories and had 7 leaves on my “fitbit flower”.It was 11:15am.I got up at 5:30am and Nordic Walked with … Continue reading →

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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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Time with my daughter, priceless

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Linda

It’s been a bit of a crazy schedule these past few months and I really needed some down time. My sweet hubby took me on an escape to Washington to visit with my daughter Laura and her husband Mike on their … Continue reading →

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One Degree Closer

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Linda

I have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation from University of Utah.  I truly believe that what you do with your “leisure” hours helps to balance your life.  We need our down time to “re-create” life energy, to destress, to reconnect with what’s really … Continue reading →

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Ice Out

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Linda

If you don’t live where the lakes and rivers freeze solid for several months of the year you’ve missed alot.  Not only have you never “walked on water” or “driven on water” or pulled fish out of a hole, but … Continue reading →

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Nature will always choose life, will you?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Linda

I received a a silver aspen leaf to wear around my neck as a special thank you from the women on the Breckenridge trip. (Thank you ladies!  It was my pleasure to be with you!) When you drive through the … Continue reading →

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The important connections

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Linda

I really have to get better at taking my camera along for pictures.  Monday night we were snowshoeing on Medicine Lake, a local frozen wonder, as the full moon rose over the island of trees.  It was a great picture, … Continue reading →

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It’s cold outside!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Linda

I don’t walk at -20 degrees. I have to draw the line somewhere and Monday morning was the day. Gail and I gave up our nordic walking poles and tried our new Pilates DVD workout. You can call me a … Continue reading →

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oh, the places you’ll go

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Linda

I just got back from a long weekend visiting with my daughter and son in law in Seattle.  I’m a bit time lagged today from jumping time zones and dealing with Daylight Savings all at the same time.  But maybe … Continue reading →

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