Monday, August 19, 2013

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!

Saturday, August 10, 2013

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?