Tag Archives: nature

#8: Visit the Minnesota Zoo

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Stef

Several years ago, my employer made a significant financial contribution to the Minnesota Zoo to help fund an exhibit – and all employees were encouraged to go to the location and check out the new space. At the time, I … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Try logrolling

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Stef

When I crafted my 101 list, logrolling was nowhere in the realm of activities I thought about trying – but when I unexpectedly discovered a Community Education class offering to teach this very skill, how could I possibly resist? Answer: … Continue reading →

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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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Beyond 101: Go on a wellness vacation

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Stef

For many, many years, I have fantasized about going on a spa vacation somewhere. Spending a week or so sitting on a chaise in a plush white robe, getting my feet massaged while eating bon bons, looking at gorgeous views while … Continue reading →

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#11: Try kayaking

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Stef

Some people grow up around animals – so for them, caring for a dog or cat as an adult is a completely natural, almost “expected” thing to do. Other people grow up in a city environment – and so for … Continue reading →

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#21: Go ziplining

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Stef

Miguel Cooke* was one of many “problem students” at the elementary school I attended. (Note that I attended elementary school in the early 1980s – a time when ‘political correctness’ didn’t really exist. These days, students like Miguel would most … Continue reading →

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#20: Attend a community outdoor concert

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Stef

Ten years ago my husband and I moved to a suburb on the west side of the city. After renting an apartment on the east side of town for a few years, then living in a townhouse for a few … Continue reading →

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#12: Try letterboxing

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Stef

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know that volunteering is an important part of my life. From 2010-2012 I spent Friday mornings in a second grade classroom where I tutored individual students for 90 minutes, … Continue reading →

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A wisdom exchange

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Stef

While my husband and I travel multiple times over the course of a year to a variety of destinations, rarely do we take a vacation as a solo couple – a fact I would like to change. So this year, … Continue reading →

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#5: Go to the city’s farmers market

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Stef

I only recently realized how much of an impact physical place can have on a person. Some environments feel very comfortable to me, while others feel foreign and awkward. I grew up in Indiana, a state that is in a … Continue reading →

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