Monthly Archives: October 2009

INTO INVISIBILITY WITH BREATHTAKING SPEED

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

You may remember Becky Blanton, whose knowledgeable and passionate voice lit up our discussion about media and journalism here, and here.  We also publicized Becky’s efforts to win a contest that would send her to the TED conference in London … Continue reading →

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LOCAVORES, MORE AND MORE

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

When’s the last time you visited a real, working farm? Most of the folks we know beyond city and suburbia live in the forest (doesn’t that sound romantic, like Hansel and Gretel?).  Others we know have “hobby farms” – smaller … Continue reading →

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EARLY SNOW – THE OCTOBER GARDEN

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

It’s easy to forget in warmer years that snow and cold can easily come early in Minnesota.  We awakened yesterday to more than a dusting, accompanied with a disturbing chill.  We’re already into the wood pile, feeding the stove.  We’ve … Continue reading →

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THROUGH A GLASS, GRIMLY PART 5

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

“Traditional Retirement” is Someone Else’s Reality We’ve been having an extended conversation with Dot Hage, of Deeper Issues, on the subject of retirement.  As in lack thereof, as in coming to grips with finances, as in realizing traditional retirement funded … Continue reading →

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