Tulips or Snowballs?

Mid-March is always madness in Minnesota.
A little, or a lot, of snow; a thaw; some ice; maybe a few brave plants trying to poke their heads out after the long, dark winter; and of course, cabin fever.  March always seems like a hinge month to me–neither fish nor fowl. Skiing is just about done for, [...]

A Bit of History

Kris has been an inspiration to me since I moved back “up north” six years ago. We went to high school together, used to hang out on the church steps and smoke cigs at lunch time–ah, youth. She had a wonderful shop called Cottage Goods just up the street. She filled it with all sorts [...]