It was just about our hottest day, burning bright at noon with the blue sky and me wondering how the trees could survive in that kind of parched heat. It was nice for rolling down the windows in the truck, and, driving the old residential streets of Grand Marais, up the slope from the big lake and harbor, along the shade trees, it was just all-around good.
I just wanted to say thank you to the guy on County Road 7 that waves at every car that goes by. It reminds me of BJ Muus who was always out for a walk did the same thing for many many years. What a simple act of kindness.
Mark Saturday and Sunday, August 17th and 18th on your calendars. That is the date of the third Meet in the Middle Pickleball tournament in Grand Marais. (The middle here is in between Duluth and Thunder Bay and all points between.)
For those of you who have been following coverage of the planned housing development which has been proposed for a quiet, green and dark neighborhood in Grand Marais, with Little Birch Mountain at its heart, this may be the first time you've heard the word 'condominium' in the title of this project. I had to read to page 72 in the over 100 page plan to come across that legal description of what has been purported to address housing needs of our community. If you're concerned about a precedent that could be set through approval of this plan I urge you to learn more about it, and express your concerns. This in no way addresses our housing needs, unless we need $400,000 + per unit row houses that do not require residents to live & work here full time, and allows owners to rent their units month to month to different renters. Only 5 of the 21 units are earmarked to be 'affordable' and even there, when you read the proposal carefully you can calculate that it will take a 2 income household with wages well above the average worker to be able to afford a unit. There is little transparency in the nuts & bolts reality of this project, e.g. 1) Little Birch Mountain provides considerable challenges (steep hill, deep bedrock, considerable storm run-off, and no current city services - water, sewer, storm drainage - connected to this development) which Petters et al claim they have addressed. READ CAREFULLY! Drainage, etc is addressed only on the land they plan to 'develop': half of which they currently own; half still in negotiation. The lion's share of the bill for city services will no doubt be left to neighbors as assessments against their properties; with risk of long term damage to their houses and land. 2) Plan claims to be in compliance with the city's Comprehensive Plan - again READ CAREFULLY - use is not at all compatible with the existing neighborhood.
Some Ado about Ado I was listening to this story, a good story, an enjoyable story, an entertaining story and then the storyteller quickly wraps it and says, “so without further ado” and proceeded to get onto a whole other thing. And I wanted to say: Wait? What? I was really enjoying that ado.
Massage Variety Just as there are many styles of yoga, there are many styles of massage. When choosing your massage therapist or spa / wellness center, it can be helpful to have a basic understanding of what certain names of massage are describing.
It is incredible how fast the summer months go here in Northern Minnesota. Between parades, community events, visits along the Northshore with the kids, and so much more, the time really flies.
Types of Yoga Yoga is rooted in ancient traditions of India, yet has made its way into mainstream Western culture. Amid this assimilation, there are many nuances of yoga that have been lost – nuances such as integrating not just the physical body, but also the mind and spirit, both on and off the mat.
Big Mable There are many ways to beat the heat. Dump cold water on your head.
I cannot recall having read a book that made me guffaw so much, in my mind and often aloud. While cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage, we stopped at Hoonah in the Icy Straights and visited the mostly Tlingit community there.