Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Out of place?


When you are in the snow country there are certain things that you come to expect. Snow in the trees, on the ground, on the road, and under your feet. And when you see something that seems to not make sense, such as a chair out side and tilted in the snow, there is an uncontrollable urge to just stand and stare at it. As if somehow that will bring more order to the world. But no, this green chair tilted in the snow made no sense to me. It just sat there as if it had something to say that was a mystery and I could not hear it. I was tempted to sit in the chair and view the world from that perspective. Alas, I didn't. This green chair has maintained a spot in the corner of my mind. As if to remind me that there are positions in the (my) world that don't make sense. At least it wasn't clear to me why this chair had this position in this climate. Actually it was rather amusing in it's non-ubiquitousness.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Where the colors change

The weather is confusing these days. It ranges between sunny, cold, foggy, warm and rainy. I guess we call that spring. Is spring in the air? The picture above is where I would love to build a straw bale environmentally sound house. It is a 9 acre parcel that my mom owns overlooking West lost lake and looking toward Tingvold church in Minnesota. I would love to wake up to this view and watch the seasons change, the maples change color and the fish jump right into the Ice house fry pan .... ha ha, April fools. Well, maybe?

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Whose state of motion

I was experimenting with a pocket camera and found I could get some interesting images. So, who is in this picture? Take a close look. Add a comment if you like.



This is actually a picture of Lynnett and Florance. Florance was walking by Lynnett as the photo was shot.

Minneapolis arrival

When we arrived at the Minneapolis Airport, Roger and Anders came to pick us up. Anders come into baggage and nearly bowled us over with his enthusiasm.










He then became quite helpful!

Denver has yummies!

A few weekends ago I went to Minnesota to visit Anders. I had a great time and met and re-met some wonderful people. I am excited to go again soon. On the way to MN are airline had a layover in Denver Colorado. Mom and I had the most wonderful curry sandwhich. We enjoyed it very much and Mom so much that I just had to take a picture of her eating it. Once we arrived at the airport we were met by shy Anders. He was so cute and shy!



Happy Birthday Victoria!

My wonderful Sister had a birthday a couple of days ago on March 14th. We missed her and wanted to send her a song just for her. This video was taken with a small little camera. Amazing what pocket camera can do these days.

We love you toooooo
Valerie/Mom/Jay

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Raining

Today it is raining. It is as if the previous sunny sky's have something that they just had to let out. A release of pressure I think. When I let the drops land on my shoulders I feel a lightness rise up.