Category Archives: MInnesota

A whimper becomes a roar: Mighty Mississippi

Posted on June 20, 2018 by rubyroams

In its own way, my stateside life for the past 38 years has followed the flow of the Mississippi. A first glimpse of its blue waters captured the imagination as I read of early pioneers navigating its swiftness in cattle … Continue reading →

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Oh the dog days of summer!

Posted on July 12, 2015 by rubyroams

Summer: Hot steamy days, cool water lakes, languorous naps, 9pm sunsets, late afternoon thunderstorms, mosquitoes and barbecues! This summer has certainly fulfilled its promise. Fourth of July was a perfect day, emblematic of summer and the emotion of Independence Day. … Continue reading →

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Historic Times

Posted on June 28, 2015 by rubyroams

Last week was momentous in the events that transpired. Two major Supreme Court decisions and President Obama singing an impromptu Amazing Grace at the uplifting conclusion of tragic events in South Carolina. Amazing Grace has always had the power to … Continue reading →

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Glorious Spring

Posted on June 13, 2015 by rubyroams

I love the four seasons. Winter is also tolerable as the anticipation of spring and longer days loom after the winter solstice on December 21. The days slowly lengthen until finally it’s daylight savings time and spring! Since summer officially … Continue reading →

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IRIDESCENT 

Posted on March 17, 2015 by rubyroams

I live in the land of luminescence. Every so often the nightly news will get me excited at the possibility of gazing at the Northern Lights from my own backyard: IF I am willing to abandon my warm bed at … Continue reading →

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A Polar Bear visits 

Posted on March 9, 2015 by rubyroams

It was a gorgeous day for the Minnesotan praries. No freezing tundra this year as temperatures hit 43F (6C) and sunny blue skies made the city and frozen lake sparkle with joy🌅. So the weather could not be blamed for … Continue reading →

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Minnesota in winter! Yea

Posted on February 23, 2015 by rubyroams

Yes,Yes Yes!!! Glistening ice sculptures, diamonds sparkling in the snow, azure blue skies, the sun a red ball of fire warming the cockles of your heart and the quarter moon so huge you could ride it all the way to … Continue reading →

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