Don’t worry about never having time to write. Just write what you can in the time you do have and give yourself a big clap on the back, followed by a double latte and a blueberry muffin. – Rachel Johnson
Posts from July 2017
“Touring” and Biking
I’ve been thinking a lot about touring and biking lately, but the “touring” may not be what you think. The Tour de France bike race is held every year in July. In conjunction with that Tour, the Tour de Fleece is a spinning and knitting event enjoyed by many fiber enthusiasts. During the last month, […]
Quote of the Week – 21 July 2017
Growing up in a rural setting in Minnesota, I was raised with the outdoors and a sense of adventure. – Ann Bancroft
Yarn Shops in Northern Minnesota
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to join my parents on their annual two-week fishing trip in northern Minnesota. Other family members vacationed with us at the same time, at the same resort. I don’t love fishing, but I love eating fresh lake fish. The area was familiar to me – I’d been […]
Quote of the Week 14 July 2017
“Life is like riding a bicycle. In order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein
Renting a Car – When Things Go Wrong
Over the last month or so, I’ve written several posts about renting a car in Europe. I started with a post about our itinerary and why we chose to rent a car. In the second installment, I covered the basics of renting. The third post gave hints and tips about driving in Europe. In this […]
Quote of the Week – 7 July 2017
People will travel anywhere for good food – it’s crazy. – Rene Redzepi
A Vacation from my Vacation
The message in church this past Sunday was entitled “Rest Matters.” The minister spoke about how God gave us the Sabbath as a gift, knowing we would need a rest from our labor. Vacations can also supply this much-needed rest. The problem comes when we are so busy on vacation that we come home exhausted […]