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Dark Days Challenge week 2

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Linda

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

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Linda

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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Memories of Cinque Terre

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Linda

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

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Linda

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 Walk for Wolves

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Linda

It was a dark and stormy day but the rain stopped, the clouds broke, and the wind died down in time for us to enjoy the 2nd Annual Nordic Walk for Wolves last evening.  We celebrated the summer solstice with … Continue reading →

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Women on the Move!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Linda

Minneapolis Heart Foundation Institute does an amazing thing every summer.  They offer an 8 week training program for women, the goal is the Heart of Summer 5K Run / Walk the end of July.  Women have an option of walking, … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walk for Wolves

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Linda

With the summer solstice approaching I start to feel very connected to nature.  Nothing like the pull of a totally balanced day to send me daydreaming about all the possibilities for our world.  I sense the web of life, all … Continue reading →

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Paradise at Mt Ranier

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Linda

After the winter we had and the late cold spring it might be hard to call it Paradise, but that’s where we were on Thursday night.  Paradise Inn on Mt Ranier with a 40 foot wall of snow in the … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking and Nature

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Linda

One of my favorite things about Nordic Walking is meeting so many wonderful people. I’ve had classes this week in Plymouth, Minnetonka and Wayzata and feel like I have lots of new friends. The other favorite thing is the natural … Continue reading →

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Day 31 Moonlight Basin

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Linda

Woke up to 5 inches of new snow “dense and supportive” according to the snow phone.  Grabbed our gear and headed out to end this trip at Moonlight Basin.  It was really busy when we arrived,   but as the … Continue reading →

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