Journals and Ground Truth The first of April, 1978 found my sixteen year old self waking up to blue skies, frost, and the sound of crows harassing a great horned owl in a nearby oak. I had spent the night shivering under the stars as a north wind blew through my new sleeping bag, a notso- good one that reflected my very limited financial means.
The Wolf’s Trail: An Ojibwe Story Selected as One Book Northland Read 2023marksthe22nd year the One Book project has brought Northland communities together to celebrate reading. The One Book Northland committee is pleased to announce that this year's selected title is The Wolf ’s Trail: An Ojibwe Story, Told by Wolves by local author Dr.
This stranger doesn't really need an introduction. We all recognize the Easter Bunny .
I love this fruit salad. With its colorful ingredients it's like a breath of Spring! It would be a great addition to your Easter dinner.
Who is Your Cheerleader? I watched the Academy Awards a few weeks ago and like all award shows, the winners thank who supported them along the way. Most will say “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for -fill in the -blank.” The creative process can be a personal journey, with much of the work being done at the individual level.
The Improbable You, continued...with Doc Cotton sharing how the improbable conditions of his own life affected how he views race. Early that year I joined a fraternity.
It Only Gets Better with Age What comes to mind when thinking about the people you know and love who are in their 60’s, 70’s, or 80’s? Yes, this is a test… If you guessed flexibility, heightened creativity, optimal decision-making capacity, and rationality – you are correct. According to studies conducted by the George Washington University College of Medicine and the New England Journal of Medicine, our brains in later years become much more flexible because of an increase in myelin – a substance that encourages the rapid signals between neurons that allow us to use both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously.
“Did people believe the Earth was flat in Columbus’s time?” is one of many questions answered by Dr. Steven Matthews from the University of MN-Duluth at the Two Harbors Public Library during a presentation he gave as part of the Twin Ports History Festival on March 31. Through a history of maps and globes, Matthews taught participants to “ask the right question” which is not whether the Earth was believed to be flat but how long it took seafarers and academics to conceptualize the Americas as wholly separate from Asia. It was a fascinating story to the audience, who stayed long after the presentation ended to ask more questions.
Happy Crating! Crates are a common tool recommended by dog trainers. They speed house training, keep your dog safe from chewing inappropriate objects, and help manage all sorts of problem behaviors.
Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar Dear Friends, Happy Spring to you all, There are two months left in session, and eliminating the tax on social security has not happened yet.