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Jody is ready for BBQs, picnics and sunny days at the lake

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To combat cabin fever, a mini escape might do the trick


We have been lucky or unlucky, depending on how you look at it, with our unusual, freaky winter weather. For some it has been a wonderful reprieve from the constant cold temperatures and never-ending snow removal. For others, it has led to more time indoors as the warmer temperatures have made it more difficult to enjoy favorite winter activities like […]

It’s a good day on the lake

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Fish and photos, ice thunder and the wolves howling


It is 7:30 a.m. The sun is peeking through the window. I slept 9-1/2 hours! It is nice not to have to get up in the dark like most days. I must have slept like a rock after spending yesterday in the sun trudging through snow from hole to hole on the lake. My muscles are feeling a little sore […]

Ely is Frozen with delightful Disney magic and music

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ELY – Winter has finally arrived here in northern Minnesota in all her splendor casting her icy spell. This past week we have had Arctic-like temperatures nearly every day, which has been quite shocking. Everything is draped in capes of winter white. It was perfect timing for this weekend’s splendid performances of Frozen: the Broadway Musical here in Ely! I […]

Do your dragons provide motivation or amotivation?

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“When it comes to fighting for your dreams, be a dragon. Breathe fire.” -Richelle E. Goodrich As I sit here in the afterglow of Christmas, I reflect on 2023, which has made its exit. What a year 2023 was! It began with me shedding tears when my youngest daughter moved to Michigan. Shortly after, I found out she was expecting. […]

Jody found the peace on earth she sought in Angora

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Oh little town of Bethlehem Looks like another silent night Above your deep and dreamless sleep A giant star lights up the sky And while you’re lying in the dark There shines an everlasting light For the King has left His throne And is sleeping in a manger tonight.. (Lyrics from “While You Were Sleeping” by Casting Crowns) The lyrics […]


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