The Fall colors have finally arrived and are just beautiful up our little retreat we call St. Francis Lodge, in the Paul Bunyan Forests, in Northwestern Minnesota. On a clear, crisp, morning, right after the first frost, the smell in the air of fallen leaves and a beautiful blue sky as a backdrop on a early morning walk, bring out [...]
After self-publishing my memoir, "Did I ever thank you, Sister?", almost 20 years ago, I have taken the plunge and decided to re-publish my book with an outside publisher. Notice all the gray hair. There wasn't one to be found when I published originally. A lot has happened in my life since then. For the best I believe. So, at almost 64, [...]
Beth and I celebrate 36 Years Tomorrow. I am the luckiest man in the World!
My wife Beth loves to sit by the fire up at our Retreat we call St. Francis Lodge in Northern Minnesota, which we created for people to get a rest from the challenges of life. A glass of wine by the fire on an early Fall day, overlooking beautiful Lake George, is a perfect break as we finish cleaning up and [...]
I have to plug a company that not only has good people running it, but one that is really doing something good for all of mankind. The company I am referring to is Green Lights Recycling (www.GLRnow.com ) out of Blaine, Minnesota. We all need to find a viable solution to disposing of Universal and Special Wastes (including lights, batteries, [...]
Our little chapel at our retreat, St. Francis Lodge, up in the Paul Bunyan Forest in NW Minnesota was finished years ago today. Many people have had a chance to take time out of their busy lives and enjoy our little get away! Our joy has come from the journal notes.
My granddaughter is one of my biggest joys!
I am looking forward to speaking again at Rotary Clubs around the country on "The Power Of Gratitude!". Their is such a need to get back to being grateful and giving back. Please let me know if you would like to have me address your civic club, business, or church on this subject. Thank you.
I will never forget 911 ! Thank you New York for your courage, from all of us!
I will be speaking at the Fall Foster Provider Conference on October 28th in Anoka Minnesota. If you are interested in attending contact Teresa at 763-422-7144 by October 20th to register. See the attached flyer for additional details.