1. For the official first day of Spring, we decided to venture out of the cabin and head to the Lodge for the comforts of hot chocolate, cookies and WiFi.   But before we managed to get here, we decided to go to the nature center and make ourselves our first ever dreamcatchers. So how is everyone else today?

    For the official first day of Spring, we decided to venture out of the cabin and head to the Lodge for the comforts of hot chocolate, cookies and WiFi.   But before we managed to get here, we decided to go to the nature center and make ourselves our first ever dreamcatchers.

    So how is everyone else today?

  2. It only took an extra hour, but we did manage to make it to the Gunflint Lodge in one piece.  I guess during that time of day, the deer come out for corn noms, so John unloaded the car and we bundled up to head to the lake with my camera, and suddenly found ourselves surrounded by about 20 deer.  One of them kept coming up to my hubby and nudging him for more dried corn, so naturally I had to take several dozen pictures.  I especially love how they are being dusted by the snow that has continued to fall since early this morning.

    Unfortunately, there is absolutely no internet or phone service in the area.  The only place we can get anything is the lodge, so I may be incommunicado for a couple of days.  Also, the rest of the week may be too cloudy to see the Northern Lights, but there is hope that Thursday night, the day of my birthday, may have some clear skies.  I’m keeping my fingers crossed, but if we don’t get it this time, I’m determined to try again at a later date.  In the meantime we have a cabin to ourselves with a hot tub built for two, a fireplace, each other… and friendly deer.

  3. The last 45 miles will be heading deeper into the woods via the scenic Gunflint Trail. We’re preparing for the roads to get more… beastly.

    The last 45 miles will be heading deeper into the woods via the scenic Gunflint Trail.

    We’re preparing for the roads to get more… beastly.

  4. Iron ore factory at Silver Bay.

    Iron ore factory at Silver Bay.

  5. Getting ready to leave Duluth and head to the Gunflint Lodge near the Canadian border. With all the snow falling around us, what’s suppose to take 2 1\2 hours may take more, like 4 or 5. No matter. We got the new Jeep, new winter clothing, and we have each other. I’m guessing now we just need the patience to get to our destination and hunker down for most of the week.

    Getting ready to leave Duluth and head to the Gunflint Lodge near the Canadian border. With all the snow falling around us, what’s suppose to take 2 1\2 hours may take more, like 4 or 5. No matter. We got the new Jeep, new winter clothing, and we have each other. I’m guessing now we just need the patience to get to our destination and hunker down for most of the week.

  6. Meanwhile in my Minnesotan back yard…

    Meanwhile in my Minnesotan back yard…

  7. The title of this photo shall be called, “Dining at a very Minnesotan restaurant in 10 degree weather”.

    The title of this photo shall be called, “Dining at a very Minnesotan restaurant in 10 degree weather”.

  8. Yup.  I think we’ll be staying home tonight and keeping warm. Might be time to make another traditional batch of Granny’s dip too. What’s everyone else doing for tonight?

    Yup.  I think we’ll be staying home tonight and keeping warm.

    Might be time to make another traditional batch of Granny’s dip too.

    What’s everyone else doing for tonight?

  9. My niece, who will turn 4 at the end of December, called me today to thank me for her Christmas presents.  This is probably the first conversation I’ve ever had with her.  One of her questions was if we had snow where we lived.  “We sure do!”, I replied.  Then I added, “In fact, we have so much snow that it’s higher than BooBoo.”  Since she lives in Seattle, I decided to send her a picture for proof.  BooBoo was not amused.

    My niece, who will turn 4 at the end of December, called me today to thank me for her Christmas presents.  This is probably the first conversation I’ve ever had with her.  One of her questions was if we had snow where we lived.  “We sure do!”, I replied.  Then I added, “In fact, we have so much snow that it’s higher than BooBoo.”  Since she lives in Seattle, I decided to send her a picture for proof. 

    BooBoo was not amused.

  10. the-vallevette-touch:

    A Tribute to Bentleyville and its Tour of Lights - 2011

    (Part 2)

    The second part of my Christmas gifs to you, are a series of the lighting displays themselves.  It also includes a view of the tallest steel animated Christmas tree in the U.S.

    The photos and gifs are mine, but the true credit goes to all the people who made Bentleyville come to life.  For more information you can visit their website.

    TVVT

About me

First off, I made a ZOMBIE VIDEO! It’s the first thing I’ve ever written, directed, and produced.


Secondly I am a woman entering the next phase of her life, hopefully with an open heart and open mind.

Although uncertainty and trepidation are tagging along behind me, I hope to continue to be led by my desire for creativity and inspiration.

As you can see, I have an eclectic taste in what I find touching and amusing, but I hope somewhere in the array of what I share, you’ll find something that you like.

Welcome to my little corner of the world. I hope you’ll stay a while and share this new journey with me.


I’ve started to be a bit lax in doing this, but when I’m not sure what to do on any given day, this is what I’ll shoot for:

Snapshot Sony Sunday
Movie and Music Monday
TMI or Tidbit Tuesday
Weepy or Witchy Wednesday
(now called Weighty Wednesday)
Thankful Thursday
Fun or Funny Friday
Spaghettios Dude Saturday