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• BBC: World's Most Dangerous Roads--Georgia!
  on Jan 22, 2013
  This is such a great video and captures the warmth, history, and landscape of Georgia.  Enjoy! BBC: Most Dangerous Roads--Georgia...
• Georgia on My Mind
  on Jul 15, 2012
  Now that it is certain that I will not be going to Tajikistan, I remain hopeful that I will soon be back in Georgia!  Like Shota always said, "Everyone returns to Georgia."  And so it may be for me and Corrie, a Fellow who lived in Gori dur...
• And in Other Weather-Related News...
  on May 14, 2012
  Last week, we had a very brief hail storm.  It started and was over in 5 minutes! This photo was taken in my back yard on May 8, 2012.
• March 1 Rain and Snow
  on Mar 2, 2012
  Surprisingly, March tends to be the snowiest month in Minnesota.  Yesterday it snowed several inches which promptly turned to slush. Tonight, it is lightly snowing--the tree below had buds ready to bloom just a few weeks ago, but it looks lik...
• Georgian Wine in the U.S.
  on Feb 10, 2012
  Last fall, I posted the phone number of a wine shop in Washington, D.C. that carries Georgian wine.  Today, they announced their new website.  Check it out here: http://www.potomacwines.com/index.php?route=product/browse&pefv=Georgia|C...
• Presidents Obama and Saakashivili meet in Washington
  on Jan 31, 2012
  During my 10 months in Georgia, I hoped to meet the president, but though he reportedly made frequent stops in Zugdidi to dine, I never did meet him.  I was excited to hear that he was meeting with Obama in DC on January 30. Georgia's flag.
• A Year Ago Today: Adrift in Cairo
  on Jan 28, 2012
  As many of you will remember, today marks the one-year anniversary of my trip to Cairo, Egypt.  What was meant to be a week of meetings, Fellow presentations, and sightseeing turned into chaos. (To read a Times editorial about the recent detent...
• At Last...
  on Jan 21, 2012
  It's been nearly 2 months since my last post.  Not much has changed:  Christmas came and went, 2012 began, the American Midwest has been blessed with an unusually mild winter (as of today, we have just 1 inch of snow on the ground, somethin...
• It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
  on Nov 18, 2011
  After nearly a month of no posts, I'm finally starting to feel like myself again (it's been a difficult few weeks).  Rooting through my things carefully stored in large plastic bins in the basement, I found my little Christmas tree and icicle li...
• Carving Pumpkins
  on Oct 20, 2011
  On my way to Wisconsin recently, I was having a hard time staying awake on the nearly 300-mile drive from the Twin Cities.  When I stopped midway, in La Crosse, WI I called my Mom to let her know I was half way home.  Because I was so tired...
• Fall Colors in Wisconsin
  on Oct 15, 2011
  On the way back to Minnesota from Wisconsin last weekend, I snapped a few shots from the side of the road.  The drive was spectacular:  a brilliant blue sky, with a few wispy clouds.
• Honoring Jake
  on Oct 13, 2011
  As some of you know, the son of a close high school friend was recently killed in Afghanistan.  Jake was only 24 and was an amazing young man. Driving into Darlington, Wisconsin last Friday night made me realize how much everyone was affected...
• Homecoming
  on Oct 3, 2011
  On Saturday, my nephew Quinn escorted his classmate, Maria, to Nova's Homecoming Dance: Maria and Quinn in front of Nova Academy.
• Now I Know
  on Oct 3, 2011
  I subscribe to a post called Now I Know, written by Dan Lewis.  Five days a week (except holidays), he provides fascinating details about the most amazing information. (Want to get Dan's Now I Know column delivered free to your email?  Just...
• Dinner with President Obama?
  on Sep 28, 2011
  Sign up for your chance to dine with the President--no contribution necessary and airfare is covered!  How much fun would that be? https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/o2012-dinner-with-barack-sept?source=20110915_bo_FBS The deadline...
• Have Some Fun with Stephen Colbert!
  on Sep 28, 2011
  Melinda Gates was recently a guest on the Colbert Report.  Go to this site:  http://stephenandmelindagatesfoundation.org/ plug in a photo of yourself, and if they can get 20,000 people to submit their photo with Stephen & Melinda,...
• Georgian Wine
  on Sep 25, 2011
  In this short video clip, you'll learn about the ancient art of wine making in Georgia and why when foreigners visit, it's time to eat, drink, and celebrate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYbV59yIW34&feature=player_embedded (Thank you to Regi...
• Wines of Georgia: The Travel Channel
  on Sep 25, 2011
  In this short video clip--featuring Isabelle Legeron--you'll learn about the ancient art of wine making in Georgia and why when foreigners visit, it's time to eat, drink, and celebrate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYbV59yIW34&feature=pla...
• Wines of Georgia: The Travel Channel
  on Sep 25, 2011
  In this short video clip--featuring Isabelle Legeron--you'll learn about the ancient art of wine making in Georgia and why when foreigners visit, it's time to eat, drink, and celebrate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYbV59yIW34&feature=pla...
• Kathleen's Art Show in Hopkins
  on Sep 23, 2011
  Last Saturday night, Krista, her mother, Marie (visiting from Sparta, WI), and I drove to Hopkins to see our friend's art show at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. I'd never been to Hopkins before and was impressed with its cute downtown with shops,...

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