Monthly Archives: November 2009

Unincorporating Food, Inc.

It seems as though we’re encountering more chatter about food. As Thanksgiving and religious holidays approach, charities that distribute food get more media play.  Food supply and governmental policy are hot political issues, with an overlay of ethical concerns, especially … Continue reading

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Down to Sleep: The November Garden

Down to Sleep – by Helen Hunt Jackson November woods are bare and still; November days are clear and bright; Each noon burns up the morning’s chill; The morning’s snow is gone by night. Each day my steps grow slow, … Continue reading

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Going All In On the Gunflint Trail, Part 2

So we head across the street from the Ugly Baby Bait Shop and into the Trail Center Lodge, one of my favorite places squared (meaning, it’s a favorite place within a favorite place).  The screen door slams behind us.  On … Continue reading

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Going All In On the Gunflint Trail

Every traveler has sacred places.  For me, they’re the ones where I, upon arriving for the first time, feel compelled to stand still and look around in recognition.  I get a grounded feeling that tells me, “Yes, you could belong … Continue reading

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