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A Betsy-Tacy Kind of Day

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Special Events 24 Comments

I have not read the Betsy-Tacy books.As such, my spending the day in Mankato, Minnesota (birthplace of author Maud Hart Lovelace) with Lovelace historian Kathleen Baxter and Betsy-Tacy savant Melissa Wiley……was either an act of bravery or leap of stupidity.Or both.Have you read the Betsy-Tacy books? Have you been to Mankato, Minnesota? You really … [Read more...]

On the road again?

by Filed Under: Blogging, Family Fun, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

Nope, not yet.It is fun to dream and to think about, though. Where would we go next, if we could?Certainly we could have spent another week (at least) in Texas. There are so many blogging friends of the heart down there—KC, I’m sorry that we missed you!—but only so much time in a weekend.And flying with a 16-month-old? Not on the list of my … [Read more...]

The Heart of Texas

by Filed Under: Blogging, Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, Special Events 28 Comments

“You might be a Texan if someone you know has used a football schedule to plan their wedding date.”--AnonymousSo my mom took me down to the state of Texas and all she brought back was...Amazing memories; Delicious treats; A suitcase full of souvenirs; And a heart that's full-to-bursting with love. Let me (the mom) explain.I have always enjoyed … [Read more...]