Rain

The rain was like a little mouse,

Quiet, small, and gray,

It pattered all around the house

And then it went away.

It did not come, I understand, 

Indoors at all, until,

I found an open window and 

Left tracks across the sill.

Elizabeth Coatsworth

 

 

On the Road Friday ~ Minnesota Ballet

Hello, Welcome to On the Road Friday. 

We are going to take a trip to Duluth, Minnesota to the Symphony Hall and enjoy Sleeping Beauty ~ The Ballet Story.

The performance was presented by the Minnesota Ballet Company.

Minnesota Ballet Company 

 The DECC 

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Located on the shores of Lake Superior in the resort city of Duluth, the DECC offers world-class convention, sport, special event and entertainment facilities. We’re just steps away from quaint Canal Park and Downtown, offering shops, restaurants and hotels. And did we mention the panoramic views of the Aerial Lift Bridge and the Harbor?

If you’re looking for entertainment in Northeastern Minnesota, look no further. The DECC is home to the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Broadway series, concerts, Home and Sports Shows, Minnesota Ballet, UMD Men’s and Women’s Bulldog Hockey and the William A. Irvin ore boat museum.

 Nice and warm inside the Symphony Hall.

 Looking out at Lake Superior

 Comfortable seating for the ballet.

This was a first for our boys. I enjoy ballet, I was not sure if they would or not. I wanted to treat them to a ballet. Sleeping Beauty is a story they already know, so I thought it would be a good ballet for them to experience.

To my delight, they loved it. 

We are not allowed to take photos during the performance...so I leave you with

Once Upon A Time

Do you enjoy ballet? Do you have a favorite?

  

June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin ~ Hodgepodge

Welcome to the Hodgepodge

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

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Joyce will be taking next week off, so be sure to join in the fun this week!

1. What's something you're looking forward to in the month of June?

June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin. I look forward to it, because my parents are diary farmers. I love the fact that I grew up on a farm. I am very aware of what it takes to feed a nation and a world. I am proud my parents have worked so hard to continue to dairy farm. Knowing that the milk from their cows makes delicious, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and so may more great items, makes me smile.

2. In what way have you come full circle? 

In answering question number 1, I explained how much I enjoyed growing up on a farm. Currently I live in a small town. I have struggled with this for many years and dreamed of moving to the country. As the years have gone by, I have gotten use to town life. What really helped me recently is having a garden at the Community Gardens. I have 4 garden plots....which my boys says looks like a small field. I guess I am starting to close in on that farming life with my big garden. I am able to plant all the flowers and vegetables I want, and I have a Fresh Flower and Produce Stand right in my front yard. Providing fresh veggies for my small town neighbors.

3. Lonely Planet lists 10 spots in America you should see in 2015 and the reasons why. How many on the list have you seen? Which one on the list would you most like to see?

Queens NY, Western South Dakota, New Orleans, Colorado River Region, North Conway NH, Indianapolis IN, Greenville SC, Oakland CA, Duluth MN, and the Mount Shasta Region CA
 

Duluth, Minnesota

December, 2012

We love Duluth, Minnesota and visit Duluth every year. This year we visited the last weekend of March. We hope to get back yet this summer. Duluth is full of wonderful places to explore. 

We live about 110 miles from Duluth.

We have also visited Western South Dakota.

Out of the rest, the one I would like to visit the most would be the Colorado River Region.

 4. A song that describes your mood right now?

 "If You're Happy and You Know It"

"Clap your hands"

Clap

Clap

 5. Strawberry ice cream, strawberry short cake, strawberry pie, or strawberries right off the vine...your favorite?

Fresh Strawberries....yummy!

6. Aesop's birthday is celebrated on June 4th, although there is some disagreement as to whether or not that's accurate, or if he was even a real person. Regardless, the name Aesop is associated to this day with many well known fables. Which of the following best applies to something in your life right now? The Tortoise and the Hare (Slow and Steady wins the race), The Ant and the Grasshopper (Be prepared), The Fox and the Goat (Look before you leap) or The Crow and the Pitcher (Necessity is the mother of invention)?

The Tortoise and the Hare

Slow and Steady wins the race. You can not push planting a garden. You have to take your time and remind yourself slow and steady. We had several days of hard rain and then very cold weather. Seeds and plants need care and patience.

 7. The answer is yes...what's the question?

The question is, Are you happy?

The answer is, Yes!

On May 31st, my husband and I celebrated our 18th Anniversary. 

I am happy and blessed. 

8. Insert your own random thought here. 

There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.

Janet Kilburn Phillips