Yes, there are spiritual moments at the shack. Last weekend we had not only a burning-of-theshoes ceremony, a very significant and sanctimonious event, but we also held a burning-of-the-pants which elevated our deer camp onto a metaphysical plane rarely visited by deer hunters.
Flag Etiquette for Veterans My intentions are not to be a contentious writer, but I do enjoy stirring the pot on occasion to incite a candid conversation. The Flag of the United States of America likely has a slightly different meaning to you than it does me.
Veterans Day It was during the Great War, later known as World War One, that the might of the modern, industrial war machine first met the frailty of the human body and the obsolete, suicidal tactics of arrogant politicians and military leaders. Americans got involved three years into the European conflict after German submarines sank a bunch of our merchant and passenger ships on the high seas, and Germany attempted to form an alliance with Mexico that, if successful, would lead to the return of US territory to Mexico that had been acquired after the Mexican-American War.
Courtesy of the Lake County Historical Society NOVEMBER 12, 2022 100 YEARS AGO: v The old catholic church edifice which did duty to the congregation of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church for more than a quarter of the century is destined not to stand idle and on Tuesday will be opened to the Two Harbors lovers of cinema all remodeled and redecorated under the name of the Palm. The Palm will confine itself to evening shows daily except Sunday when a matinee will be given and only the highest class pictures which are above the most minute criticism of the censor will be shown.
Meet Frisco. He is roughly 7-8 months old and loves to play! He is a sweet, gentle boy and gets along great with other animals. Frisco and many other cats are being taking care of by the LC Humane Society and they could use your help with donations, volunteering, or adoptions. After many months of fairly low census at the nonprofit-run animal shelter for Lake County, a crisis has arisen. Suddenly in the position of needing to care for, feed, get veterinary attention, spay/neuter and eventually home over 30 cats in one-fell-swoop, the LC Humane Society is issuing an emergency request for help from the community.
The Friends of the Finland Community/Clair Nelson Center is offering a collaborative leadership training next month. The second time the Finland Friends have offered a training about collaborative leadership, director Honor Schauland says of last year's sessions, 'It was amazing!'
Today was one of maybe the last days of warmer temps (50s,60s) which makes for good “getting ready for winter” workdays. This afternoon I took a break from the wood splitter and laid on my back in the truck bed and watched the clouds drift by in a beautiful blue sky. Quiet, this little world empty, or almost, of the brilliant display of color we have had this fall. Deep in the heart of the Northwoods the ferns have turned brown and the grasses white with the 20s and one 19-degree night. Wide open, bare branches and the ever-present green of pine and spruce, also emptied of their fall needles that coat the ground in a soft gold carpet. I think on the world in this reverie. The big one and the small one, friends, family, countries, unsettledness, and steadfastness and back to the soft clouds drifting by. What a gift to be able to take a moment. Just at the right place at the right moment. Grateful for this peace that I feel here and holding fast to the wish, prayer, mantra, plea (you pick) that we can all share this together under the all-encompassing blue sky of our lives. And so, back to the warm day of “getting ready” and splitting wood.
Most voters in Minnesota are aware that the paper ballot they fill out will be fed into a digital counting device. However, how that counter, or tabulator, is regulated and monitored for accuracy may be less well known.
Reports from last week indicate that Lake and Cook counties were seeing some of the highest level of Covid-19 cases in the state, around 200 positive cases per 100,000. Considered a high level of infection, these rates do not reflect all of the at-home tests that are not entered into the state’s tracking system.
7 Layer Salad This salad is a favorite of my son, Martin, so I have to bring it to every family gathering or else I am in trouble! - 1 head lettuce, torn in bite size pieces - 1/2 - 1 cup celery, diced - 1 cup green pepper, diced -1/4 - 1/2 cup onion, diced - 1/2 bag frozen peas, slightly thawed - 1 1/2 cups real mayonnaise mixed together with 2 tbsp. sugar - topping - 10 pieces bacon, fried & crumbled & 1 cup grated cheese (Cheddar or American) In a 9 x 13 cake pan or plastic container layer ingredients in order given.