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Author Archives: farside
Wistful Wednesday: The Farm
Far Guys Paternal Grandparents were farmers. They began farming on this farm in 1916( I think..I hope I have that year correct.) I am not sure what year this aerial photo was taken. I found this photo in one of … Continue reading
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Trillium and Weather
The woods are coming alive with the warm temperatures. It was almost 80 degrees yesterday. The Trillium are blooming. Trillium are native to Minnesota. They gladly share their space with another native plant the Large Flowered Bellwort. ( the yellow … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Minnesota observations, Signs of Spring
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May 14 2012
Far Guy’s Lilac is about to bloom. This year it will have more than two blooms! Pay no attention to the dandys showing their sunny yellow color in the bottom of the photo. I got my voice back yesterday..well partially … Continue reading
Posted in Far Sides Thoughts, Signs of Spring
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Happy Mother’s Day
If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not already been. ~Robert Brault Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms, Mother In Laws and Aunties out there! This is a photo … Continue reading
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My Pheasant and Furs
This was gifted to me by a woodcarver who is also a taxidermist. He was going to toss this old mount out. It is a perfect addition to my office. There are so many thing inside the museum that children … Continue reading
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Spring Blooms
The Marsh Marigold/Cowslips are blooming. They are native plants that bloom early in the spring. They are found along streams or in marshy wet areas. They are one of the signs that winter is finally behind us. I caught a … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Minnesota observations, Signs of Spring
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Hairs
I used to wear my hair up all the time. Then last fall I got it cut rather short and it is just now growing out long enough to get in a pony tail. I gathered it all up in … Continue reading
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Wistful Wednesday : 1880
Recently I was contacted about a blog post that I wrote about Far Guys Grandmother’s family. A cousin found me, and could remember coming to this area and visiting when he was little. This cousin..is not really a long lost … Continue reading
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Foxy
This must be the year of the Fox. In the past week we observed two foxes. The fox population must be on the rise. Luckily I had my camera ready. This one looked healthy..well more healthy than the one with … Continue reading
Dressing up
A little girl turning four should have a few new items to dress up in. Shoes she can clomp around the house in. A new hat that makes everyone smile. ( Yes. I think she stuck out her tongue at … Continue reading
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