The Farm

This is the farm my grandparents, Mina & Gunerius Melby,

purchased in St. Olaf Township in 1910.

Later, my  parents bought the farm and here

is where they lived when I was born.

I don't remember the farm, since we moved to

Dalton when I was a year old.

All the buildings were torn down about 20+

years ago.  The government owns the property

and it is a "game refuge" area.

Glad to have this picture, which is actually

a picture of a painting!

Merna

This is Merna.

I just adopted here this afternoon from the

pet shelter.

She is very sweet and seems to be a 

cat that will behave herself.

But I've never had a house cat before, 

so you can understand I am a little worried...

I am sure after a few days I will relax--

I just don't want any major surprises around the

house, if you know what I mean.

But she sure is a pretty cat.
And she will keep me company
on those long Minnesota winter evenings.

Isn't she sweet?