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My Second Aurora, and a Space Weather Alert

I have now seen aurora two times. The first was when my folks and I were living at 818 in Moorhead, Minnesota. I remember standing in the front yard, looking straight up, seeing pale greenish patches shifting. It looked a … Continue reading

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Heat, Wind, Dry Leaves: The Rest of the Story

…If it did that, well, that would be that. Even the fire department wouldn’t be able to stop it…. Continue reading

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Just a Little Fire, Under Control: at the Moment

October 17, 2025. Wouldn’t you know it? I left out the part that makes this story interesting. Our daughter filled in the blanks, which you’ll find here: “Heat, Wind, Dry Leaves: The Rest of the Story” (October 11, 2025) One … Continue reading

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Stearns County Fair 2025: Lightning, Hail, and Then Blue Skies

I took that picture of the Stearns County Fair while coming back from an errand last Saturday. It’s about as close to being there as I’ve gotten in the last several years. But since this household isn’t much more than … Continue reading

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“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes…”

Like the song says: “smoke gets in your eyes”, nose and throat. It’s not really funny. But at least we can get a heads-up on how bad the smoke is. Oddly enough, despite its name this state’s “Pollution Control Agency” … Continue reading

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