Uno's favorite tv program

Uno loves Nature on PBS. These snow monkeys seem to have struck a nerve.

Trying to reach out to a baby monkey. 

Uno and the monkeys have very similar fur.

Twenty-four hours later

Spring took a little break today. I actually like seeing crocus with snow.

More Spring springing

Forecast is for snow tomorrow unless it all lands south of the metro. Still supposed to be colder. We've had a couple of days in the 50's which has the crocus popping out.

Also, these weird bugs have apparently awakened from hibernation and are swarming at the garage.

Frankie's 15th birthday

Today, Sunday, is Frankie's 15th birthday. I threw a surprise party for him on Saturday. Many thanks to my friends who came to celebrate Frankie's big day.

He absolutely loved the attention. He even sat in a chair in the dining room so people could wish him a 'happy birthday'. Amy made a special cake just for him and he loved it. He also got several very cute cards.

his baby picture

Daddy made two special cakes-one for Franke and one for Uno

Enjoying his own cake from Amy

Hot Dash

Once again Minnesota weather turned unexpectedly. We knew it was forecast to be chilly but we weren't expecting snow and ice.

The weather made us late to the event and the group ended up arriving in several different cars. We did meet up to start the run together but costumes were hit or miss.

It was chilly but also very slippery in places. Once again walkers started out on front which required runners to zig-zag in an attempt to keep a decent pace. We had a good time and a good brunch after at Stanley's in Nord'east.

post run photo

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Those of you following this blog may not be on Facebook where I maintain updates to my new business adventure. I had planned on keeping this blog separate from my business but have now decided to do updates on a very sporadic basis.

You can follow on Facebook, too, as the page is public. Juiced Nutrition Facebook page

After several months of negotiating a space lease and business relationship, two of weeks ago I decided to walk away from those relationships. My analysis indicated that it would not be financially advantageous for me. I felt I was being asked to assume a larger financial burden than the others involved.

At the same time I may have found a new location which I am now pursuing. As with so much in this journey, it has not been a smooth road with the new space. There are obstacles to overcome that I have little or no influence over. I am hoping for another Friday good day tomorrow.

I also wrote about my business start up lessons learned on LinkedIn. My first such article.
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A new box

We got a new cardboard box! It is a pretty big one. Frankie is able to jump into it while Uno couldn't so she just grabbed the edge,  tipped it over and walked right in. It was so funny watching her quickly figure out a simple solution to her dilemma.

Frankie still gets to enjoy the box by being on top while his sister is cozy inside.

New eyewear

A beautiful day in Minnesota. Took Frankie outside for some fresh air and sun. He isn't allowed outdoors on his own anymore.

With my friend Kelly's assistance and my tax refund, I purchased a new pair of Anne & Valentin eyeglasses at Specs Optical.

Is Spring really springing?

We have had a string of warm and humid days. Temperature records are being broken for afternoon highs and high overnight lows.

A sure sign of Spring for me is the Song Sparrow song. I also call it the Boundary Waters bird. On our annual trips into the BWCAW, we hear this bird's song all the time. In the BWCAW the song has another verse that it does not have on its migration through Minneapolis.

Turn up your volume to hear the song...before the plane noise gets too loud. The song his two 'tweets'...the first higher than the second.

The little flower garden in the alley next to the church does have plants breaking through already. When the sun is shining, you can really think it is Spring already.