Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Love Letters


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Originally uploaded by cageyj

Where are your love letters? Consider this question on Valentines Day. I recent email from a friend in Ely, MN related this story. During remodeling a local cafe discovered a package of letters. When tearing up the flooring, workers discovered the letter. Unacquainted with the recipient, they gave the letters to a local family with the same family name (Finish). They did not recognize the person. A quick glance revealed them to be Love Letters.

So they look to discover in they have an unknown family member. My friend asked me to check the Birth records of St. Louis County in which Ely is located. No luck! The search continues. My friend says she will get the letters from her cousin in the near future. Perhaps I will have more to add.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Ski Before the Cold

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I skied Saturday on the Magney-Snively cross country ski trail just before the weather turned frigidly cold. The photograph shows one of the few old trail markers which has served not only to mark the trail but also as bird hunters target.

A dusting of snow served as a vanguard to the Arctic front whichIMG_3267-1 passed over. As I skied, the wind began to rise and the ski lighten from its heavy overcast. As I finished, the sun broke through as the temperature began to drop as the high pressure moved in.

I believe the Magney-Snively Trail to be Duluth's finest. It ranges from moderate to difficult terrain winding through the hardwood forests typical of the North Shore ridge of Lake Superior.

After a beautiful ski, I am back to keeping my car in a mood to start by warming it up every 4 to 5 hours.