Glimpses from vacation.....Brown family style....... Family time in a well loved place with memories galore---it does not get much better than this. I am blessed. Hope your day is, too. … [Read more...]
Jun 19, 2013
Wordless Wednesday
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These signs were EVERYWHERE in the Mall of America. Is there something I need to know???? … [Read more...]
Jun 18, 2013
Teapot Tuesday!!!!
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How about a bit of a pirate teapot today?? Or at least I think it is a pirate. Or maybe a hobo. What do you think? An Ebay purchase and for those who wonder it is stamped with Made in Occupied Japan which is a collectible for a group of interested folks. This is what I found on that subject from the antiques website Kovalls.com: Occupied Japan was printed on pottery, porcelain, toys, and other goods made during the American occupation of Japan after World War II, from 1947 to 1952. … [Read more...]
Jun 13, 2013
I May or May Not Be A Caribou
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It is suddenly clear to me. I have caribou blood in me even though my 23 and Me profile did not indicate it. You see---I click when I walk. Just the left knee--not the right but there is a definite clicking sound when I walk. I noticed it a couple years ago and I suspect it is just further notice of my continual and ever present aging. If I walk straight legged it does not click but according to my husband it is not very attractive to see me walking in that … [Read more...]
Jun 10, 2013
He Had Fun Despite the Snack Deficit
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We all have routines. Some more than others. This weekend was further evidence to me of how much patience my sister in law has and how blessed we are to have the family that we have. Let me explain. Chris and I had planned to take Carlton to Minneapolis for an overnight trip . On the agenda: the Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo and a stay in a hotel with a pool. Well, we can check all those things off now and I "think" it was successful. Sometimes it is hard to tell but no blood … [Read more...]
Jun 8, 2013
River City Sculptures on Parade–The Final Post
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This week I have been sharing the sculptures that are featured here in Mason City for a special exhibit that the city is hosting. The sculptures are on display, voting is taking place and most of them are actually for sale also. It was a fun afternoon checking them all out and snapping some shots of them. Chris's brother, Carlton, had fun walking the tour with us and checking them all out. We all picked our favorites and on Monday Carlton turned in our official ballots at the library . … [Read more...]
Jun 6, 2013
River City Sculptures on Parade—Part 2
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As promised today I will give you more of the sculptures from our wonderful traveling exhibition that is located in downtown Mason City. To see the first selections click on this link and it will open a new window with my post featuring the first 8 sculptures. Carlton loved Huckleberry Daze and I managed to get a smile AND eyes open on this picture!!! I think the artist got this one perfectly!!!! Doesn't he look … [Read more...]
Jun 5, 2013
Wordless Wednesday–The Story of a Nest in Pictures
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Unfortunately Mama Robin has abandoned the nest and Chris refused to sit on the egg while I was gone.......sad end to my exciting nest story. … [Read more...]
Jun 3, 2013
River City Sculptures on Parade–Part 1
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Mason City is home to a lot of great things----the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel--The Historic Park Inn which I blogged about here, many parks and recreation areas, a fabulous renovated library complete with coffee shop, The Stockman House, a wonderful historical area featuring Prairie School architecture in Rock Glen ( It is the largest collection of prairie style homes in a natural setting in the world), Music Man Square which pays homage to Meredith Willson of The Music Man fame … [Read more...]
