Tag Archives: imagination

Beyond 101: Visit the Art Shanty Projects

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Stef

I live in a state where winter can occupy the climate for six months of the year – literally.  (I.e., November through April – or longer.)  Fortunately, I also live in a state populated by hearty and determined folk of … Continue reading →

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An “average” day

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Stef

Since I don’t have children, am not in school, and do not care for elderly parents, some people wonder what I do on the days when I’m not working. Today was a day full of strange experiences – and yet, … Continue reading →

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People, be cool.

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Stef

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit my parents at their soon-to-be-full-time retirement house.  (My mom is living there half-time; my dad hopes to join her in the next 6-8 months or so, at which point they will … Continue reading →

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#1: See the Winter Carnival ice sculptures

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Stef

Minnesotans are a hearty stock of people.  The determined Viking grit combined with the strong Midwest American work ethic produces a breed of individual that can yield a formidable culture.  Thankfully, a sizable portion of the population also has a … Continue reading →

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#80: Try nutella

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Stef

When I was in 7th grade, I had a friend whose family hosted a foreign exchange student. Over the course of the school year, my friend shared stories about different ways the visitor lived – tales about various behaviors the … Continue reading →

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Naturally happy

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Stef

Today I received a note from one of my friends that said, “This natural smile made of leaves made me think of you! :)” These types of events happen to me every now and again (i.e., someone experiences an unexpected … Continue reading →

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Delightfully misunderstood

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Stef

Last night I was reading through some of the materials I picked up at Saturday’s city sampler, when I ran across something that struck me as rather amusing. In the city’s recyclopedia… …my eyes landed on an unusual resource. Immediately … Continue reading →

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A visitor among us

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Stef

I generally find people pretty fascinating, and bloggers particularly so.  Individuals who maintain an active blog often do so with wonderful creativity and good-natured humor.  From the gal who sees a cow every day to the guy who makes fun … Continue reading →

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Wherever you go, there you are

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Stef

It’s said that a person can’t outrun their karma; that if life is going poorly in one city/state/country, simply picking up and moving to a new location likely won’t solve the issue(s). People who attempt such “geographical cures” eventually realize … Continue reading →

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Merry muffin

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Stef

Back in January of this year, I started a weekly recipe/cooking blog.  I was bored with my standard ‘go-to’ meals, and wanted some variety and newness in my diet.  So once a week for the past 11 months, I have … Continue reading →

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