Hello Friends, it is Friday and it is time to hit the road. Today we are going to visit the shores of the Chippewa River and Red Cedar River.
The Chippewa and Red Cedar rivers meet south of Menomonie, near the Dunnville State Wildlife Area in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
The confluence is a significant natural and recreational area, where the Red Cedar River flows into the Chippewa River. It is accessible via the Chippewa River State Trail and Red Cedar State Trail.
Do you spy Ernie? He is looking back at the boys. Both Sam and Atticus joined us on this adventure. It was a fun day of rock picking, looking for clams and enjoying the river.
We continue to find little trinkets left behind on our hikes.
Here is a shrine to Busch Light.
You never know what you might find or see when you get out and about in Wisconsin.
1. Let's do our gratitude question first this week...what's the best
thing about your home, and have you taken time to enjoy it lately?
I love our kitchen, we did a make over of our kitchen in 2022. We put in a gas range. I love, love cooking on gas. Yes, I enjoy it daily.
I also love our south facing windows, especially in the winter months. I sit in the afternoon sun and soak it in.
2. Do you like squash? Of the varieties listed, which one's your
favorite and how do you like it prepared? Is squash of some sort on your
Thanksgiving menu??
acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti, zucchini, crookneck (yellow squash), patty pan
We love squash. The above photo is a summer squash called Eight Ball, we make a stuffed squash with this variety. I also love using butternut squash to make a squash soup.
My mom hosts Thanksgiving, in years past she has had squash on the menu.
3. Last time you were 'squashed in' somewhere, or felt squashed?
We were traveling with family and we had three in the backseat, I was one of the three. Yep, I felt squashed.
4. Have you ever played squash? What about other 'racquet sports' such
as racquetball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, table tennis (ping pong)?
Are these sports something you enjoy?
I have not played squash.
I have played tennis, pickleball, and badminton.
Badminton is my favorite to play.
5. Something in today's society or culture that feels like a 'racket' to
you? If you don't like that one, tell us about a place you've been
recently where there was a lot of 'racket'.
I can be a Charlie Brown when it comes to how I see Christmas in our society.
It all can get to be a little too much.
Lucy :
Look, Charlie, let's face it. We all know that Christmas is a big
commercial racket. It's run by a big eastern syndicate, you know.
Charlie Brown: Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?
Linus : Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about.
Linus: Lights, please.
Linus: "And
there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon
them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were
sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not:"
Linus:
"for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a
Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye
shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.'
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good will toward men.'"
Linus: That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.
