Next Saturday is Valentine's Day. (February 8, 2015)
My son couldn't wait any longer, and took his bike out a few days ago. It was — seasonably — warm, and he had a fine time.
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Showing posts with label Valentine. Show all posts
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Valentine's Day Approaching
Sunday, February 8, 2015. I'm still feeling better, but not convinced that I'm feeling "good." Or is it "well?" Anyway, I got one photo this week: of our across-the-street neighbors' yard. These folks have a nice variety of lawn decorations: including a Valentine's Day set.
Next Saturday is Valentine's Day. (February 8, 2015)
My son couldn't wait any longer, and took his bike out a few days ago. It was — seasonably — warm, and he had a fine time.
Next Saturday is Valentine's Day. (February 8, 2015)
My son couldn't wait any longer, and took his bike out a few days ago. It was — seasonably — warm, and he had a fine time.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Sunlight and Snow
Sunday, February 2, 2014. I wonder if anyone's made a calendar with "caution: forgetting Valentine's Day may be hazardous to your health" printed on February 14?
Then on March 9, Daylight Savings Time starts. I suppose we can be thankful that we're not required by law to get up at two in the morning to change our clocks.
Staying inside and not getting any cooler than necessary didn't keep me from getting a few photos of this winter's snow. Shoveling the stuff isn't much fun: but I like the way it looks.
Snow around the grill will melt, eventually. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying the view. January 28, 2014.
Sunlight, clear sky, and shadows on the snow. February 2, 2014.
That's all I've got for this week. Next week there'll be more. That's the plan, anyway.
Then on March 9, Daylight Savings Time starts. I suppose we can be thankful that we're not required by law to get up at two in the morning to change our clocks.
Staying inside and not getting any cooler than necessary didn't keep me from getting a few photos of this winter's snow. Shoveling the stuff isn't much fun: but I like the way it looks.
Snow around the grill will melt, eventually. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying the view. January 28, 2014.
Sunlight, clear sky, and shadows on the snow. February 2, 2014.
That's all I've got for this week. Next week there'll be more. That's the plan, anyway.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Advertising in School Hallways, Blue Skies, and Valentine's Day on Tuesday
Sunday, February 12, 2012. It felt like April this weekend. The good news is that heating bills shouldn't be too bad for this month. The bad news is that at this rate what snow is left will melt off long before April and May finally make an appearance. I don't like 'open winters.' Happily, I haven't noticed blowing dust.
Sauk Lake public landing in Sauk Centre. We've had some picture-postcard days this week. February 10, 2012.
More good news: these crystal-clear blue skies are nice to look at.
I see in this week's Sauk Centre Herald that the public school may put advertising up in the hallways. ("Hallways as billboards?" Randy Olson (February 8, 2012))
The idea is that private/non-school advertisers would pay to have their advertisements posted, with profits going into the school's general fund. Maybe it's crass commercialism: but it also sounds like a reasonable way to help keep the school running. As for the affect on students?
At the lower elementary grades, it might not be the best idea. For the teen population in the school? I spent my adolescence in the '60s: and my classmates were reasonably media-savvy then. I seriously doubt that grades seven-through-12 in the Sauk Centre Public School are any less able to tell the difference between advertising and school announcements.
It looks like the school board is taking time to collect information and think: which I think is a good thing.
One more thing: Valentine's Day comes on TUESDAY of THIS WEEK?!
Oh, wait: I've already taken care of what I'll give my wife.
Whew!
Next stop on the holiday calendar is Ash Wednesday.
Sauk Lake public landing in Sauk Centre. We've had some picture-postcard days this week. February 10, 2012.
More good news: these crystal-clear blue skies are nice to look at.
I see in this week's Sauk Centre Herald that the public school may put advertising up in the hallways. ("Hallways as billboards?" Randy Olson (February 8, 2012))
The idea is that private/non-school advertisers would pay to have their advertisements posted, with profits going into the school's general fund. Maybe it's crass commercialism: but it also sounds like a reasonable way to help keep the school running. As for the affect on students?
At the lower elementary grades, it might not be the best idea. For the teen population in the school? I spent my adolescence in the '60s: and my classmates were reasonably media-savvy then. I seriously doubt that grades seven-through-12 in the Sauk Centre Public School are any less able to tell the difference between advertising and school announcements.
It looks like the school board is taking time to collect information and think: which I think is a good thing.
One more thing: Valentine's Day comes on TUESDAY of THIS WEEK?!
Oh, wait: I've already taken care of what I'll give my wife.
Whew!
Next stop on the holiday calendar is Ash Wednesday.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
St. Valentine's Day, 2010: Balloons and Burning Palm Branches
Sunday, February 14, 2010. St. Valentine's Day.
I thought Cupid could use an equipment upgrade.
It's Valentine's Day: a Saint's feast day, and an occasion for putting a whole lot of red and pink merchandise in the stores. I don't mind a bit: this time of year, we can use a bit of bright color. Or, in this case, a whole lot of bright shiny color:
Lots and lots of heart-shaped balloons in Coborn's. February 11, 2010.
My oldest daughter changed her travel plans Saturday morning: freezing fog in the wee hours of the morning put beautiful frost on the trees, and made traction on the roads dubious. She and I went to see "Avatar" at Main Street Theatre this afternoon: maybe not as much fun as what she had planned, but I enjoyed having some "quality time" with her. Interesting: it's been a long time since I've heard that phrase.
What's left of the house that burned on South Birch. February 10, 2010.
This is the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, so that chest of palm leaves from last Easter season was carried out of the sanctuary after Mass at Our Lady of the Angels. The dry leaves went into a sort of cage, and were burned. We'll get the ashes on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday.
Last year's palm branches, before Mass at Our Lady of the Angels. February 14, 2010.
Those dry leaves burn fast. By the time I got there with a camera, it was over, except for a bit of cleanup. February 14, 2010.
My new son-in-law is from Louisiana, so I'm learning a bit more about the culture in that part of the south. And, I think he may be in for quite a surprise this Tuesday - if he hasn't already figured it out. Up here in the northern tier of states, we don't make much of a big deal out of Mardi Gras. Apart from things like a fundraiser at Holy Family School.
I thought Cupid could use an equipment upgrade.
It's Valentine's Day: a Saint's feast day, and an occasion for putting a whole lot of red and pink merchandise in the stores. I don't mind a bit: this time of year, we can use a bit of bright color. Or, in this case, a whole lot of bright shiny color:
Lots and lots of heart-shaped balloons in Coborn's. February 11, 2010.
My oldest daughter changed her travel plans Saturday morning: freezing fog in the wee hours of the morning put beautiful frost on the trees, and made traction on the roads dubious. She and I went to see "Avatar" at Main Street Theatre this afternoon: maybe not as much fun as what she had planned, but I enjoyed having some "quality time" with her. Interesting: it's been a long time since I've heard that phrase.
What's left of the house that burned on South Birch. February 10, 2010.
This is the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, so that chest of palm leaves from last Easter season was carried out of the sanctuary after Mass at Our Lady of the Angels. The dry leaves went into a sort of cage, and were burned. We'll get the ashes on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday.
Last year's palm branches, before Mass at Our Lady of the Angels. February 14, 2010.
Those dry leaves burn fast. By the time I got there with a camera, it was over, except for a bit of cleanup. February 14, 2010.
My new son-in-law is from Louisiana, so I'm learning a bit more about the culture in that part of the south. And, I think he may be in for quite a surprise this Tuesday - if he hasn't already figured it out. Up here in the northern tier of states, we don't make much of a big deal out of Mardi Gras. Apart from things like a fundraiser at Holy Family School.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Power Outage, Valentine's Day is Coming, a Few Signs and Icicles
Sunday, January 24, 2010. The big deal this week was the power outage Friday night. It lasted over an hour, starting before 9:00 and going until about 10:10 p.m. I'm looking forward to reading what the Sauk Centre Herald has to say about it. As I wrote on the Sauk Centre Journal blog Friday night, lights were on in Alexandria, but not West Union. I've heard that folks in South Dakota had it much worse that we did.
Traffic at the corner of South Ash Street and 9th, around 8:50 p.m., Friday night. No street lights. January 22, 2010.
Aside form that, it's been pretty much business as usual. Except that I just remembered that I've forgotten about my wife's Valentine's Day present. Hoo boy.
Okay. I'm back. I've made a sort of note to myself, about that Valentine thing.
Two of Sauk Centre's businesses. Their vans, that is. January 15, 2022.
Something new in town, coming in the last decade or so: businesses with vans, and advertising on the vans. Well, new to me, anyway.
My wife and #3 daughter are at Soo Bahk Do: and recording the Vikings-New Orleans Saints game. Ain't technology great?
Santa's landing lights: and Valentine's Day decorations. January 22, 2010.
Icicles: the long one's over a yard long. January 23, 2010.
Another 'winter storm' over the weekend didn't do much apart from touching up the snow with a fresh surface.
My household pitched in at the second collection for Haiti at Our Lady of the Angels church today. And, repeating from Wednesday's entry:
Traffic at the corner of South Ash Street and 9th, around 8:50 p.m., Friday night. No street lights. January 22, 2010.
Aside form that, it's been pretty much business as usual. Except that I just remembered that I've forgotten about my wife's Valentine's Day present. Hoo boy.
Okay. I'm back. I've made a sort of note to myself, about that Valentine thing.
Two of Sauk Centre's businesses. Their vans, that is. January 15, 2022.
Something new in town, coming in the last decade or so: businesses with vans, and advertising on the vans. Well, new to me, anyway.
My wife and #3 daughter are at Soo Bahk Do: and recording the Vikings-New Orleans Saints game. Ain't technology great?
Santa's landing lights: and Valentine's Day decorations. January 22, 2010.
Icicles: the long one's over a yard long. January 23, 2010.
Another 'winter storm' over the weekend didn't do much apart from touching up the snow with a fresh surface.
My household pitched in at the second collection for Haiti at Our Lady of the Angels church today. And, repeating from Wednesday's entry:
I see in the Sauk Centre Herald that First State Bank is offering $20,000 in matching funds. Here's what the Herald says, in part:
"To make a donation checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross and dropped off or mailed to First State Bank of Sauk Centre, PO Box 266, Sauk Centre, MN 56378. Contributions will be accepted until Feb. 15."
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