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The Bakken Museum

Posted on February 26, 2018 by little blue willow

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Science and science reasoning has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. I was in the family that did science experiments on a regular basis, and had parents that could usually answer that pesky “why” … Continue reading →

Tagged Bakken Museum, electricity, Minneapolis, winter

Walking on Lake Harriet: Art Shanty

Posted on February 8, 2018 by little blue willow

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    In full disclosure, I’ll admit to not going inside of any shanty on the lake. I was too fearful of falling as nearly every one was surrounded by slick ice due to high foot traffic volume. I still … Continue reading →

Tagged Art Shany Projects, Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, winter

Walking on Lake Harriet: Kites

Posted on February 3, 2018 by little blue willow

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So last weekend we opted to walk on water rather than watch the art sleds at the Powderhorn Art Sled Rally. Ever since we moved to Minneapolis, I have been interested in the annual event. It appears that this is … Continue reading →

Tagged Kites, Lake Harriet, Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival, Minneapolis, winter

Family Trip to the MN Zoo

Posted on January 16, 2018 by little blue willow

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Around a year ago, we visited the MN Zoo for the first time with our neighbors. When we had family visit for the holidays it was and still is chilly outside, the decision was made to visit the zoo. I … Continue reading →

Tagged Apple Valley MN, family, MN Zoo, winter

Raspberry Island, St. Paul

Posted on February 23, 2017 by little blue willow

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So after a few misses in plans, we walked through downtown/city center of St Paul to the small island. This island is next to Harriet Island Park where you catch the riverboats mentioned in an earlier post. Please note that … Continue reading →

Tagged parks, Raspberry Island, St. Paul, winter

Richardson’s Nature Center

Posted on February 15, 2017 by little blue willow

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C has been wanting to go to this place for some time. After frigid temperatures here and there, we were ready for an outing. We’ve had a few very warm spells that have melted much of the snow, but refreeze … Continue reading →

Tagged Bloominton MN, parks, Richardson Nature Center, winter

Snow is here to stay.

Posted on December 15, 2016 by little blue willow

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So they seem to have a saying around here concerning the snow. If snow is on the ground by the time the next snowfall arrives, then it will be around for the winter. We had about 4-5 ins/10-13cm last weekend. … Continue reading →

Tagged park, snow, winter

Pond in Monmouth

Posted on March 27, 2016 by little blue willow

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  Finally, there was a small walk around a pond in a town park called Drybridge Park. There, we were greeted by several mallard ducks. One duck was like a duck-goose hybrid or a hybrid of two different ducks. Towards … Continue reading →

Tagged English robins, family, mallard ducks, parks, spring, walks, winter

Walks around Monmouth City Center

Posted on March 15, 2016 by little blue willow

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There is something about visiting the UK that makes you want to take a walk, especially in the holiday and summer seasons. Knowing that we’d have to answer the question about walking in fields upon return, we managed to stick … Continue reading →

Tagged mallard ducks, Monmouth UK, Monnow Bridge, Punch House, walks, winter

St Mary the Virgin Sprotbrough, UK

Posted on March 2, 2016 by little blue willow

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Oddly, one of my favorite places to visit when we travel to the UK is this church. It is a rather old church dating back to about 1086-1099. I have been told different dates. It is in a small village, … Continue reading →

Tagged churches, Sprotbrough UK, St. Mary's, winter

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