Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Family Moment

 

These family photos were taken on the final day of our summer vacation at the cabin on Sweet Lake, less than a month before dropping Sam off at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities for his first year of college. It was a bittersweet respite, with Sam struggling to "be with" us while trying to stay in contact via sketchy WIFI with his friends. I was sad that I couldn't get him or Tom out to kayak with me on the lake more, a sacred ritual for me. On the water I watched the loons guiding their chick, reminded of my similar role as Sam's mother. I am conflicted by my fear of that ending while excited for his new beginning. 




Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Last Breaths


A sadder moment of vacation at the cabin on Sweet Lake was when this sharp-shinned hawk crashed into an upper window and broke its neck. Sam and Tom sadly witnessed it taking its last breath. We buried it in a pile of leaves in the woods. 



Saturday, May 20, 2023

Friday, May 5, 2023

Little Waves on the Big Lake


In a nod to the death of songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, I felt the need to get out and see the Big Lake (gichigami or great sea in Ojibwe). Hampered by a fractured foot, I took these shots from an overlook on the North Shore. Even from that distance I was invigorated by the breeze (and spray) off the lake.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Digging Out

 One good deed reaps many rewards: Captured these images while clearing my neighbor's back deck after our latest substantial snowfall. I intend to make some holiday gifts of them.



Friday, October 21, 2022

Hartley Pond


Hiked with a friend and her dog up Rock Knob and over to Hartley Pond Wednesday, embracing a stretch of nice fall days we're having in Duluth. The seasons before and after winter always seem so fleeting in the Northland. 


 

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Rock Knob







 The view from Rock Knob on the old Hartley Farm.