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[26point3andbeyond]

At first glance, the photo seems unremarkable, but then... you think, Minnesota winters, January, snow & cold & - - - ...there’s something happening here, what it is ain’t exactly clear (though fairly clear) #milkweed #diamondlk #nosnow #whatwinter #climatechange #northofnormal #northofsomething #north #diamondlkphotography #natureinanalley #thenewnormal #seasonal (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsthTmQl0DW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dzewgsqwzl5i

[26point3andbeyond]

#caturday morning post w/ Jack. He was chatting (sternly) w/ squirrels about tearing up the coffee bean mulch around the begonias. Jack takes gardening seriously. ° #horticulture #diamondlkcats #jack #coolcat #norwegianforestcat #gingercat #calicat #catslife #talkingtosquirrels #squirrelwhisperer #diamondlk #begonias #catsagram #letmeclearmythroat #hestheboss (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BomGmJxlalz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qtzijh6ncq5e

[26point3andbeyond]

As St Basil the Great (Patron Saint of Hospital Administrators, pesto, & caprese) & Saint Genevieve (Patron Saint of Paris, girls, Bryant Ave, & an extremely charitable individual) have feasts in their honor in these 1st days of January; I thought Diamond Lake Bistro should prepare a feast to honour the Saints that have guided our journey. And in the Germanic culinary tradition, & giving thanks to @kramarczuks for the goods, we prepared Knackwurst & wieners w/ sauerkraut onions, garlic, shallots, & spaetzle - #newyearsfeast Included in the homage to our #Saints & on the New Year groaning board: a representation of the many small victories we’ve achieved in this time of daily defeats (and feats); the anchor - #hope ; the Star of Bella - #faith ; the Concord Point Lighthouse - #ourlove & safety in the ongoing travels & travails; a cowboy boot - a nod to the uncertainty of life & the ability to roll w/ the punches; Jim’s hot sauce - #passions ; a rock (sedimentary, maybe?) - strength, grit, endurance, & earth’s energy; the Golden Girls #pictureit #quarantine2020 - humor; & a cork - “let us eat, drink, & be merry, for tomorrow we shall die” Imhotep - #livethelife #lifelived -:- mustards, additionally, are an important part of the meal. This Bernese Mountain Dog (relative of a St - St Bernard) was definitely seizing the opportunity to lap up the fresh air of a new decade #adogslife The various galaxies that exist w/in frozen ice is amazing - #lifeaquatic #diamondlk Italian #meatballs, pan-browned & then baked atop slices of sweet soppressata - the end product was pretty ok & as a bonus, the salami was crisped & extra flavorful - #mplsfoodie #italiancooking #diamondlkbistro Bella’s flying lessons are starting to pay off 😬 And Shay’s training regime includes daily runs in the snow - at a full sprint - for 400 metres - #diesel #diamondlkomneity #diamondlkphotography #diamondlklife #foodporn #mplseats #jimshotsauce #sota #foodstory #foodlife #tellyourstory #comfortfood #lifesajourney (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJkAdzYlMwK/?igshid=1uxw60wm4zqj7

[26point3andbeyond]

Good Morning Winter . #snow #inthemetro #minneapolis #firstsnow #diamondlk #morning #notreadyforwinter #26point3 #everforward #snowandall #goodmorningworld (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis)

[26point3andbeyond]

37° & snowing/sleeting - perfect weather for exploring & learning about Minnesota’s glorious autumns. #diamondlkgirls #diamondlkphotography #diamondlkgardens #autumnstyle #coldandrainy #beautifulday #toddlerlife #mnstyle #colorpop #fallcolors #greyday #goodtimes #mpls #diamondlk #diamondlklife #puddlestomping (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kVJneHFyn/?igshid=1bfr3em7ij7fs

[26point3andbeyond]

A film noir starring MamaCat... Set in #Northmore - not far from #Bmore in spirit. She looked everywhere, not knowing what exactly she was looking for. The grey & dreary day couldn’t dampen her desire to find “it”. Eventually, she realized everything she needed was just inside the kitchen door. A new adventure awaits, tomorrow. #starring #mamacat #catslife #diamondlkgardens #diamondlkphotography #catpics #calico #blacknwhite #filmnoir #silentfilm #diamondlkstudio #catstagram #catlove #coolforcats #backtoreality #itsmonday #diamondlk #mpls (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2N4g6dFG2k/?igshid=16ffbt95c7y7e

[26point3andbeyond]

Prepared for landing ° #diamondlkphotography #diamondlk #mpls #sunset #lines #clouds #silhouette #minnesotabound (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZwEjxlQHE/?igshid=75yxz5z2trbw

[26point3andbeyond]

[A few]cats in the yard (& Gardens), life used to be so hard... CSN&Y Jack, Biggie, MamaCat, Roger, & Kumakichi are awfully happy to be back out in the gardens - the squirrels are less excited. ° #diamondlkcats #diamondlkgardens #diamondlklife #catslife #cats #caturday #norwegianforestcat #calico #tortie #ErikTheRed #catlover #loverofcats #petphotography #notaprofessional #asfarasyouknow #gingercats #bearcats #gardenlife #diamondlk #mplscats (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCOng4lfe9/?igshid=1u5oi9twwrnb1

[26point3andbeyond]

Still winter, but raining; still milkweed, and lovely. ° #plantlife #lovely #diamondlk #milkweed #winterlook #seafoam #color #northmore (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvA59lnFf_f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jyo92spevw5e

[26point3andbeyond]

Snowing on milkweed ° #diamondlkphotography #milkweed #snowing #winterscape #snowscape #diamondlkgardens #diamondlk #mpls #plantart #winterart #createeveryday #snowy #blue #blu #wintertide #minnesnowta (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bug2XymFn0y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=120ugd0ia3uv3

[26point3andbeyond]

8 Geese 1 Sun . #sunset #canadiangeese #nofilter #jk #nature #unnatural #diamondlk #september #autumn #artistry #inflight #geese #circles #sun (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis)

[26point3andbeyond]

2 Birthdays, 2 Birthday Weeks, Jack, a snapping turtle, the continued exploration of #minnehahacreek & the Bridges of @hennepincounty & movie stars - we had a lot of things going on . Bella turned 5 - @margomuschamp turned 25 or 35 or something Bella & Margo are enjoying their birthday weeks; Shay & I have been doing yeomen’s work to ensure they can relax 🙃 The movie stars, on their way to a shoot, & at the shoot, showing us their best “I can’t believe those rat bastards ate the last popsicle...” I’m guessing they’ll both be nominated for a Golden Globe in the next few years & an Emmy shortly thereafter. This #snappingturtle was moving so fast the shot was blurry - she was crossing #diamondlkrd on her way to #diamondlk - after I stopped traffic, a #naturalist jumped out of a car & scooped up the snapper & we walked to the lake - people cheered & honked. It was kind of like when I played for #realmadrid & won the ‘96 World Cup w/ that bicycle kick 🤗 @gruetwinery continues to be 1 of the best producers of #bubbly west of Champagne. Jack is embracing the #centenarian #lifestyle - he drinks more martinis 🍸 in the afternoon & eats whatever he wants, gout be damned, Jack wants steak & lobster & 3 helpings of é scalloped potatoes & maybe a little jello salad, for the health benefits 😬 All-in-all, #theweekthatwas was a week. I’m looking at 19 more days until summertime - #whenthelivinseasy 😶 & the water bill skyrockets ☹️ but at least we’ve got Roger, who recently got his cat #lifeguard certification, to watch the girls while they’re swimming. Oh for days of leisure. #diamondlkgirls #diamondlkphotography #diamondlklife #mpls #sota #moviestars #justjack #norwegianforestcat #lifeisshort #howdidwegethere #whosincharge #lifemovesprettyfast #gruet #brutrosé #newmexicanbubbles #sparklingwine #whatsnext (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPhCl-cHIEh/?utm_medium=tumblr

[26point3andbeyond]

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Goose, geese, goslings, Goosers, geesers, waterfowl, birds of a feather, Canadians, honkers, birds. ° #geese #goose #diamondlk @diamondlakelutheran #canadiangeese #precious #adorbs #babybirds #toddlerbirds #birdingwhiledriving #notactuallydriving #notrecommended #constructionzone #lifemovesprettyfast #birder #mpls #diamondlk #diamondlkphotography #herdofgeese #notflying #northmore # (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byl1PWjltzS/?igshid=112109jtfq5dg

[26point3andbeyond]

Leaf of Maple - Hued & Toned, An Autumn staple - on my I-phone(d); My raison d’être - this season of Color, Once winter rolls in - I sit around like a muller ° #poetry #autumnal #verse #diamondlkphotography #diamondlkpoets #diamondlk #favoriteseason #fallcolor #mapleleaf #createeveryday #creativelife #makesomethingeveryday #mybestlife #gingerbreadbrown & #tuscansunyellow #tones #hues #colours #iphoned #raisondêtre #liveyourlife (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpdSEf_FO6W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ksgezy5bphc0

[26point3andbeyond]

Alley Designs - telephone pole w/ a few wildflowers to spruce it up #exteriordesign ° #urbanscape #alley #wildflowers #weeds #diamondlkphotography #multiple #vantagepoints #streetscene #angles #diamondlk (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZdnc8lap2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ht2fxwr7o7rp

[26point3andbeyond]

When looking from above, the weeds appear to be part of the plan - #tulipgarden ° #diamondlkgardens #diamondlkphotography #tulips #colourful #garden #greenthumb #chickenwire #springtime #springblooms #flowerstagram #brightandbeautiful #likesunshine #fromthegroundup #happiness #flora #gardeningfun #diamondlk (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis)