Written by on April 25th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
Note : This is part one of a series about my true life story in dealing with the supernatural, and how it ultimately freed me from the mental/emotional bonds of a cultish religion that I attended from 9-17 years old. For years after getting away from the church, I dealt with unusual supernatural activity that I think was tied to church issues. Other than the church and its leaders, people’s names (including my own) and specific locations have been changed to protect the privacy of the people i
Written by on April 17th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
From Charley Walters/Pioneer Press: There have been rumblings that a group of investors is interested in buying the Timberwolves, but owner Glen Taylor said that’s news to him and that he isn’t looking to sell… Pssst: On Thursday, Timberwolves radio analyst Kevin Lynch and TV sideline reporter Lea B. Olson were fired with seven other Wolves employees. Neither Lynch’s nor Olson’s position will be filled. From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: My best guess at this point: By
Written by on April 15th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
On a rain-soaked Wednesday morning, for nearly four hours, people streamed into Lafayette Park across from the White House for the D.C. tea party protest. What unfolded was not exactly what the organizers, the media, or the Republican Party expected.The rally started off with a glitch that wound up as a bles
Written by on April 14th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
I awoke Easter Sunday to the waves crashing as though we were camping along the coast somewhere. The day before, the lake had been as still as a blue ice rink, so smooth I sometimes could not distinguish where the water met the sky. This, of all places I’ve traveled, is where I am the most content. I visited various spots on the north shore of Lake Superior 12 or 13 times as a kid. My family and I always brought our golden retriever along. Some years, when one dog’s life overlapped another, we
Written by on April 7th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
Friday, April 10th It was wet, windy and completely miserable as two men drove up Interstate 35 in a plain looking Chevy Suburban. Spring in the Midwest is forlorn affair. Sleet, freezing rain, cold rain, mud, slush, muck, snow, more rain, flooding, gray, overcast, desolate. It’s not warm enough to be pleasant but not cold enough to complain. Few cultures could enjoy such weather, which might be the reason why there were so many Swedes, Norwegians, Poles, Germans and Irish hanging arou
Written by on April 7th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
by Jeff Lorenz Before you send your child to a summer camp it is a good idea to get a good feeling about a particular camp. Checking out a camp blog can help. Here are just a few things you might find at Swift Nature Camp’s Blog. Camp Blog Expect to capsize and swim occasionally when paddling a canoe, kayak or raft - it’s part of the sport! But when you hit the water unexpectedly, even strong swimmers need a lifejacket, also known as a personal flotation device (PFD). It allows you to co
Written by on April 7th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
by Jeff Lorenz When you are trying to get a good feel for what a summer camp is like it is a good idea to check out the Summer camp Blog. Here are just a few things you might find at Swift Nature Camp’s Blog. Camp Blog Jef & Lonnie Lorenz, are Directors of Swift Nature Camp a Non-competitive, Traditional coed overnight summer camp in Wisconsin. Boys and Girls Ages 6-15. enjoy Nature, Animals & Science along with adventure camping. We at Swift Nature Camp believe that your child’
Written by on April 7th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
by A Former Camper Summer Camp in the North woods of Minnesota is more than the pristine beauty of lakes, forests and eagles flying overhead. To me, Summer Camp is another home with another family. But camp isn’t just any family or any home, Swift Nature Camp is a special home. This summer home is filled with acceptance, love, encouragement, and true, down to earth friends who you will end up calling your camp family. Your counselors act as parents, older siblings, etc. They are great people
Written by on April 7th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
By Wild Dog Studio Welcome to the first edition of “Local Scene”, where we will explore some cool things about Minnesota. We have been teased with Spring-like weather off and on for the last few weeks and I for one am ready for it to arrive! But first, while it’s still chilly and a bit snowy here, I thought I’d use this first post to salute the end of winter. At least I hope it’s the end! I tend to stay inside as much as possible during the winter months, so I gathered these great finds f
Written by on April 5th, 2009 in Minnesota Lake Cabin.
A few minutes drive from home live John and Mary, a couple who were among the very first people I’d met in Minnesota. They’re the kind of people one feels good to call among your friends — interesting, innovative, generous, smart and genuine. And one of their spring activities is making maple syrup along with friends Dave and Bob. Before today, my image of maple sugaring was sitting in lawn chairs around a boiling kettle on a wood fire. When Mary invited me over, I jokingly offered to bring a