In celebration of Women’s History Month I am reading a fascinating book about four sisters who married powerful men during the 1200s and were active participants in the power struggles of the time. Their marriages and children seem to entwine all of Europe. They made quite an impact. The book is called Four Queens: The…

Will never forget the beautiful trip to Ireland a few years ago. So very beautiful! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Wishing everyone Irish Luck today and always!

I went to this presentation last year at the History Center of Olmsted County, Rochester, Minn. It was excellent. I encourage you to attend this year’s virtual presentation. You can enjoy from anywhere! It’s a wonderful love story. And true, discovered when the author began researching her family history and was given a bundle of…

1. I’m very much enjoying this wonderful memoir: World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatahil https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/world-of-wonders-aimee-nezhukumatathil/1135526994 It was the Barnes & Noble 2020 Book of the Year.   2. And last year I truly loved the 2019 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy…

A few years ago Mayo Clinic’s Plummer Building brought back an old tradition – it’s Christmas Tree – much to the delight of Rochester, Minnesota residents. The above photo is from the Rochester Downtown Alliance. Here’s a photo I took of this wonderful Christmas display while strolling through downtown Rochester on a December evening.

  I do. Hoping 2021 will be less stressful and exhausting!

It’s Veterans Day. Remember. Honor. Be thankful for their service, their sacrifice, their bravery, their patriotism. They protected and preserved our precious freedom and liberties. Some of them gave the ultimate sacrifice. So proud. So humbled. So awed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Photo: U.S. Department of Defense 

    Have you? Regardless of your party affiliation I hope you expertise your right to vote. It is such a privilege. I’m proud to be a citizen of the United States of America. So, so proud! Our country is not perfect, but no country is, and we are always evolving and striving to improve…

A few must watch Halloween shows 1. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! It’s a classic! It’s a tradition shared by generations; it crosses generations and binds us. it’s upsetting that this year it won’t be on TV for the first time is four decades and can only be viewed by purchasing a subscription to Apple TV….

My favorite season! Nature’s beautiful colors, sweaters, jeans, fashionable boots, fireplaces and bonfires, and apples and pumpkin spice everything! I could write at this hobbit abode. It’s serene, charming, adorable, and inspirational!