July 31, 2019 Summer is going by so quickly. It's hard to believe it's the end of July already! But, happily, I am reminded of a...

July 30, 2019 7:55 pm, 71 degrees. Tonight I came across one of Minnesota's most common wildlife species: a gray squirrel. The squirrel...

July 29, 2019 I'm really excited to see so many native plants! This year they seem to be everywhere: businesses are using them to...

July 28, 2019 "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks" - John Muir.

July 27, 2019 Most lightning occurs within clouds and it is amazing to watch. Lightning is so hot that it heats the air around it to...

July 26, 2019 Friday, July 26th. 8:30 pm, 74 degrees. When thunderstorms happen on hot, humid summer days, sometimes you get hail. The...

July 25, 2019 There's something magical about water lilies: maybe it's the way the flowers float on the water; maybe it's the way the...

July 24, 2019 White Pines are my favorite trees. Eastern white pine forests once covered much of Minnesota but only a small percentage of...

July 23, 2019 Tuesday, July 23rd. 5:00pm, 81 degrees at Lions Park, White Bear Lake, MN. Bees just love the nectar and pollen of the...

July 22, 2019 Near White Bear Lake, MN

July 21, 2019 Islands of Sweden: The Gothenburg Archipelago.

July 20, 2019 The Swedish island of Vrango is the southernmost inhabited island of the Gothenburg Archipelago.

July 19, 2019

July 18, 2019 Near Gothenburg, Sweden

July 17, 2019 From Gothenburg, Sweden: opening ceremonies from the Gothia Cup! The Gothia Cup is the world's largest international youth...

July 16, 2019 It's a beautiful summer day here in Stockholm, Sweden: Just perfect for painting or taking photos.

July 15, 2019 Monday, July 15, 9:05pm. Rain came and the temperature quickly dropped from 89 degrees to 71. What a relief from the heat:...

July 14, 2019. In Stockholm, you are never far from the waterfront. The city is built on 14 islands! They are connected by 57 bridges...

July 13, 2019. Today I'm still thinking about Bde Maka Ska, formerly known as Lake Calhoun. No matter what you call it, I do love this...

July 12, 2019 I've long known this location as Lake Calhoun, located in Minneapolis. I recently learned that, back in the 1800's, the...