Day #349: MinnPost
November 12, 2019
I am grateful for the fine journalism and opinion pieces published by MinnPost, an online newspaper which we have been supporting since its inception. For
Day #345: Bees
November 8, 2019
I am grateful for the bees who are a vital part of the chain of life. I grew up very afraid of them … I
Day #332: Ag in the Classroom
October 26, 2019
Do you know the National Agriculture in the Classroom folks? There’s an office in many of our agricultural states. They take books and agricultural literacy
Day #322: Ananda
October 16, 2019
I am grateful for “ananda.” I remember this from my first reading of the book. It’s a goal. “Ananda,” said Mrs. Murry thoughtfully. “That rings
Day #319: The Crucible
October 13, 2019
It was seventh grade. Our school play was “The Crucible.” We examined that book through the lens of acting, understanding it more fully than reading
Day #316: Remembering Mom
October 10, 2019
It’s been eight years since this lady passed away. I am grateful for the many years I experienced her good humor, her storytelling, her teaching,
Day #312: Butterflies
October 6, 2019
I am grateful for the beauty and function of all butterflies. That function is essential to our ecosystem. We are doing our part to keep
Day #211: A Universe of Stories
June 21, 2019
Earlier this week, Steve and I drove to Cannon Falls where we visited the gorgeous public library. What a friendly space! They are in the
Day #202: Perennial Garden
June 12, 2019
When our perennial garden blooms each year, I am besotted. Such beauty. We are so blessed by the grace and persistence of these individual works
Day #185: Preserving Our Democracy
May 26, 2019
On this weekend, as we remember the sacrifices made by so many of our citizens to preserve our democracy, I am grateful for the words