So it has just come to my attention that the Boundary Waters in Minnesota/Canada are being threatened by a proposed mine. We cannot let this happen. The Boundary Waters is a majestic, beautiful place, filled with life. Mining in the area will damage if not kill that life. It will certainly impact the pristine nature of the place.
I went there two years ago on a canoe trip. At one point you make a portage and you are no longer near motor boats or any semblance of civilization. It is truly thrilling. In certain areas of the BW you can drink straight from the lakes, it is that pure. It is awesome. You are away from everything that modern man has created; sounds, smells, sights. You are immersed in nature. It is a spiritual experience. I had never seen a place like that before.
I fell in love with the Boundary Waters. It is a place I have dreamed of taking my kids for the last two years. They are still small and won't be able to completely appreciate it. I look forward when we can set out in a canoe and travel the wild, cold and clear lakes, to get in touch with nature and with ourselves.
If a mine is built, there's a good chance that the Boundary Waters will become polluted and ultimately will lose its magic. We cannot let that happen. Please follow these links to a petition to the Parks Service to deny further mine leases and this link to an article with more information on this.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Blue Plate Cafe
I have driven past this place for 16 years. I was always intrigued and always meant to stop by. Finally, the opportunity presented itself today to check this place out.
It's exceptionally bright in there. The walls are painted yellow. The tables have blue checkered tablecloths. It felt like I had stepped into the typical Southern Grandma's kitchen. Upon entering, I was bombarded by the warm smell of maple syrup and pancakes. The place was clean and bright.
The menus are pretty interesting. They look like old newspapers and have a wide variety. The whole place had a nostalgic feel to it. The coffee cups were the old fashioned, small cups of my grandparents'. It was enjoyable to sit in a place that was so nice and cheery while I drank coffee.
The food reminded me of what my mom and my grandma used to make. I had the meatloaf and while good, it was a bit different from what I was used to. They use a tomato sauce which is a bit different than ketchup. I enjoyed the tangy tomato sauce. The biscuits were awesome! They were fluffy and soft. Went well with the butter. Cornbread muffins were also pretty good. The food was overall really good and not super expensive. However, the portions were a bit on the small side. I wasn't completely satisfied and though the prices weren't too bad, the portions did not equal the price (in my opinion).
It was a great experience and I will try this place again and most likely will eat here fairly regularly.
It's exceptionally bright in there. The walls are painted yellow. The tables have blue checkered tablecloths. It felt like I had stepped into the typical Southern Grandma's kitchen. Upon entering, I was bombarded by the warm smell of maple syrup and pancakes. The place was clean and bright.
The menus are pretty interesting. They look like old newspapers and have a wide variety. The whole place had a nostalgic feel to it. The coffee cups were the old fashioned, small cups of my grandparents'. It was enjoyable to sit in a place that was so nice and cheery while I drank coffee.
The food reminded me of what my mom and my grandma used to make. I had the meatloaf and while good, it was a bit different from what I was used to. They use a tomato sauce which is a bit different than ketchup. I enjoyed the tangy tomato sauce. The biscuits were awesome! They were fluffy and soft. Went well with the butter. Cornbread muffins were also pretty good. The food was overall really good and not super expensive. However, the portions were a bit on the small side. I wasn't completely satisfied and though the prices weren't too bad, the portions did not equal the price (in my opinion).
It was a great experience and I will try this place again and most likely will eat here fairly regularly.
Italian Festival!
Just wanted to post about the upcoming Italy Festival this coming weekend. As always, it will be at Marquette Park on the corner of Park and Mendenhall/Mt. Moriah. I've listed the times and entrance fees below.
Thursday June 2nd 4pm-10:30pm Admission: $8
Friday June 3rd 11am-11:00pm Admission: $10
Saturday June 4th 11am-11:00pm Admission: $10 ($15 after 4pm)
For more details, follow this link.
I'll have a write up on it this weekend.
Thursday June 2nd 4pm-10:30pm Admission: $8
Friday June 3rd 11am-11:00pm Admission: $10
Saturday June 4th 11am-11:00pm Admission: $10 ($15 after 4pm)
For more details, follow this link.
I'll have a write up on it this weekend.
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