Tag Archives: Minnesota
December 26 – PacMan
My uncle has a Nintendo NES system with 3 games; Mario, Duck Hunt and PacMan. He also has a dial-up internet connection. My oldest had to connect to the internet just to hear the sounds of a modem connecting.
December 24 – Snowpocalypse
The beginning of Snowmageddon that canceled many a holiday get together in Minnesota. Doesn’t look too bad in the backyard, but the 2 inches of solid ice on the roads tell a different story.
December 23 – Oak Grill
Eating at the Oak Grill in Dayton’s (now Macy’s, but in an act of defiance, most Minnesotans still call it Dayton’s) is a family tradition dating back to when my mother was a child. Now, we head down each year … Continue reading
December 22 – Cabela’s
We pass 4 Cabela’s on our drive to Minnesota and usually stop in Owatonna for deep fried cheese curds. I’d wager there is someone who had this Jerky pistol on their wishlist. Can’t imagine who. This was taken with my … Continue reading
September 5 – Paul Bunyan is so cool
He’s high-fiving my sister. Northern Minnesota is loaded with Paul Bunyan statues. Here’s the largest walleye Paul ever caught.
September 4 – Cooking in a compact kitchen
Rice Krispie treats, Chocolate chip cookies are already done, along with pasta sauce. The perfect recipe for chocolate chip cookies is being selected.
August 8 – How to enjoy the St. Paul Farmer’s Market
Step 1. Bring your camera. Step 2. Take pictures of the delights. Step 3. Inhale. Frequently. Step 4. Try something new.