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“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
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Losing It
December 19th, 2025 We have skiable snow in the Minneapolis area. I have been able to get out for 2 days of Cross Country (XC) skiing in the last couple of weeks. The first time out, three of us went over to Elm Creek Park Reserve in Hennepin County. The temperature was in the 20s,…
Fall
November 2nd, 2025 In the Midwest, when most people are asked which season is their favorite, most would say Spring. They are tired of the long period of cold and short dark days of winter. They tire of slow commutes to work on ice and snow. Wearing layered clothing and heavy coats gets old. But,…
Heading Down
September 28th, 2025 I’m approaching the end of my 4th summer of being a nomad. On the 16th, I needed to empty my trailer tanks and get fresh water. Rather than returning afterward to the same campsite, I decided I might as well start heading to a lower elevation. The last couple of nights, there…
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