Saturday, October 3, 2026

northern exposure

Brad, Osten and I are up at the hunting shack today cutting wood and watched the MN Golden Gophers beat the Michigan Wolverines for the jug! 




another half day at school!

I made it another half day at school (I wrote the wrong number, should have been 5) and Beata had her interview for the MSU nursing program! Good day for the Olson women. 

Thursday, October 1, 2026

welcome October

What a lovely start to a new month. October was named after the number 8…it used to be the 8th month of a ten month year. Now it’s the tenth month of a twelve month year. 



Wednesday, September 30, 2026

until 27 September



September is a wrap! Finished another Louise Erdrich, Shadow Tag. Not my favorite, but still well written. 

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

card shark

Kyle and Kim are visiting Mom. She won three games of cards! She called me too so that was a thrill for me. 


Monday, September 28, 2026

day 4.5

Today, I was able to teach in the afternoon. It felt so great to be back with the kids and my teaching friends. 

After school, Brad and I went to see Osten play football in New Richmond. The team lost, but Osten played a good game. 

Sunday, September 27, 2026

more full

Breakfast and lunch with my favorite people and also a Vikings victory for 3-0 on the season. 



Saturday, September 26, 2026

heart is full



I am so thrilled that my three kids and I got to meet up and spend the day at the Mall of America. We went back to school and congratulations on your new job shopping. Then we went to Juniors for dinner and to the Falls theater to get popcorn and candy. We’re watching movies right now💖. 

Friday, September 25, 2026

decorating for Halloween and arthritis in my neck

 

Today I had an appointment and found that I have arthritis in my neck…that may be part of the answer to my icky feelings. Felt quite good today so I did some decorating for 🎃. 

Thursday, September 24, 2026

wardrobe flip

Today, I focused my energy on flipping my spring/summer wardrobe to my fall/winter. I have a lot of donations to bring to Good Will and I’ll be ready for the cold weather to come! 




cleaning day

I cleaned our stovetop and both Anders’ and Katie’s cars that are here right now. 



northern exposure

Brad, Osten and I are up at the hunting shack today cutting wood and watched the MN Golden Gophers beat the Michigan Wolverines for the jug!...