Thanksgiving (Christmas) cactus

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the biggest Christmas cactus ever is in full bloom. So pretty.

A very cold Turkey Trot

The Running For Brunch running group ran the St. Paul Thanksgiving run again this year. And this year we ran the 10k! Costumes were a repeat from last year with the addition of a cornucopia and sweet potatoes with marshmallows.

The temperature at race time was zero! Every runner arrived back at the finish line with frost on some part of their body and or clothes... from frosted eyelashes and hair to frozen glasses and frost-covered shoulders.

Aurora northern Minnesota November 15

Jenny took these amazing photographs of the northern lights at her and Andrew's cabin in northern Minnesota. Mt reaction was "WOW!" And yes, that is the big dipper in the second photo.

icicle art

A week of freezing temperatures and another week of same or colder is forecast. This cold be the longest stretch of below freezing in over a hundred years.

Fall Sisters

Mom, Aunt Donna and I went to Warrenton to find some fall color. We found it on the site of the old elementary school.

A Celebration of Ninety Years

My mom, Gracie, celebrated her birthday on Sunday November 9th. She is 90 years young.

Family and friends gathered in the party room of her apartment building. Lots of balloons. Lots of stories. Lots of food.

Mom's sister Donna came from Kansas.

Looking through the picture book.

Mom and her children - Carol, John, Jeff, Lea and Loyd

Grandma and her grandchildren - Kevin, Kristine, Ken, Raymond and Kathy

Great-Grandma and her great grand-children - Jasmine, Anoka, Lotus and Austin (great-great-grandson) 

My pretty girl

Uno got another full hair cut. She wasn't too happy at first but after a couple of hours, she was running around. She is now sleeping under the covers with me at night to keep warm.

Her head is actually attached to her body though it kind of looks like it isn't in this photo.

And yes, that is her normal grumpy face.

My sister, Betty, in memoriam

My sister, Betty, was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago. I do not like calling it a battle or a fight. It is too unfair for that. I celebrate her strength, her loyalty and most of all her fun.

Horsin' around (1980's?)

Betty loved her convertible cars.

The one trip to Minneapolis (Walker Sculpture Garden)



This photo really represents her spirit.