Happy Place
This week I am in my happy place – the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). Last week 27 youth and [...]
Camp
Well, here we are – August! It’s almost time for the last trip to the lake, countless county fairs, and State [...]
Drought
It’s been a hot week with little rain. The fields at our farm are showing signs of stress. We hear of [...]
Just Do It
Big, action packed vacations to exotic places are wonderful, but sometimes it’s nice to take some time off without all the [...]
Weathering the Storms
Ahh, summer! I love these long days, lots of sunshine, kids playing outside, no school, no shoveling – just a wonderful [...]
Look What I Made
Even from my office I could hear the excitement. “Look what I made! Look what made!” said the child holding out [...]
Hotter Than H-E-Double Hockey Sticks
Wow, it’s hot! It’s the kind of weather that makes you wonder if a certain guy in red tights and a [...]
You Never Know
When I was a child, I didn’t get to attend VBS (Vacation Bible School) at my church. We only had one [...]
Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is one of my favorite places in the world. In most of the Boundary Waters there are [...]
Boundary Waters Checklist
The key to a successful Boundary Waters trip (with an outfitted guide) is proper preparation, so be sure to pack these [...]