Graveyard Gathering
Death bell recently rang here for only sibling-brother-bachelor Doug, then “Graveyard Gathering” in Minnesota River Valley hometown Jordan brought pause for many.
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Healthcare Happiness
Your recent “COVID Captive” journalist here completed two-week, around-the-horn base-running last week: Senior living Majestic Pines nurse—local Grand Itasca Hospital Emergency Room—Duluth St.
Granddaughter Gift
Big news here; September’s final week began with favorite, only and beloved granddaughter’s West Coast travel plans to help usher wonderful fall color into our northland.
COVID Captive
After successfully avoiding COVID’s attack, old adventurer here plus long-term bride, sweetheart and best friend were recently captured despite full precautions taken to date. Initial… Login to continue reading Login…
Walleye Waltzing
Old adventurer here recently finished this year’s on-water on Big Bass Lake a little North of Highway #2, far from past trout and steelhead adventures… Login to continue reading Login…
Tool Tossing
Old adventurer here recently took long hard look into rear of current downsized pickup truck, remembering equipment routinely carried for possible help if mountain adventures… Login to continue reading Login…
River-Town Ramble
Brother Doug very recently published a fine memoir-history book titled “River-Town Remnants—On Baseball, Culture, and Character.” This work follows his earlier 2016 publication, “The Best… Login to continue reading Login…
Phone Fun
Recent incoming Northland phone call, with “hands free” capability on the road, led this old adventurer now tracking 80 trips around Boss Star to recall… Login to continue reading Login…
Copter Connections
Fine comprehensive senior camp Majestic Pines, at once-grand rapids of dandy river Mississippi, is located just about 400 yards from Grand Itasca’s medical campus. This… Login to continue reading Login…
Burns Baseball
Ken Burns, premier Americana cinematographer, originally delivered TV documentary “Baseball” in 1994. Recent weeks brought its PBS return for enjoyment and reflection; memorable quote —… Login to continue reading Login…