Angry Trout

We're heading up north today. To: Grand Marais, MN.

Fabulous views are unlimited in this small town 'not-in-Minnesota-anymore' type feel. Sitting on the shore of Lake Superior, Grand Marias certainly fits the former. The city has a majestic port, fun {expensive} shops and boutiques, and the 'best donuts in the world'. Speaking of food, if one makes the journey to the northern tip, they must check out the Angry Trout Cafe. Don't let the name fool you - this cafe has no furrowed brows in sight. The staff was pleasant, fishing harbor picturesque, and the food delictable. The coolest part: sustainability. That's their motto. Who isn't looking for 'greener' actions? The restaurant has an organic mission - not one that isn't tasty. My husband {a meat lover and man of processed foods} loved it. Quoting from their website, their menu offers "locally-grown produce, hand-harvested wild rice, and of course, our specialty, fresh Lake Superior fish." And continuing their practice of sustainability - they use 'sustainabily' raise foods, wind-powered electricity - and invest in their neighborhood by purchase of produce. With this in mind, the price tag doesn't hurt quite as much when you order the $25+ fish dinner; they are giving back {in some sense}. Even with costs that hurt a students' wallet, I highly recommend this sea-side/fisherman's port of an experience.

**It should be dually noted that my recommendations do not stand alone. Before visiting the North Shore, I had two recommendations {from a dermatologist and chiropractor} to eat here - both within less than 24 hours of each other! And each health care professional lived in a different city {no connection between the two}. Can't top that for more-than-a-coincidence.

Change!

I treasure flexibility... and being one with a somewhat 'adhd' mind capacity, diversity is a virtue. With that, I've decided to change the blog's position and direction drastically. While worldy wonders are fascinating, they are often incredibly complex and broad. And this may be an achiles heel in an amateur blog.

Therefore, I thought about my two passions... houses and travel. Well, HGTV covers houses much better than I ever could - so I'll let them be. Plus, can you blog on house listings? Difficult to say. So, the next best option is: travel!

I have decided to cover the land that's so loveable: Minnesota. It is often hated for its cold, but it is something to be embraced. I hope to cover areas, destinations, weather, things to do, and the best kept secrets. Yet, I must remember that best kept secrets may be old news to others -- and I still hope to cover both from my own expressions. Hopefully, I will have the opportunity to cover places I've been - and places I hope to be.

To start things off:

Check back for great vacation, day travel, and date night ideas! I truly believe its a land of hidden potential. With cold winters, lack of mountains, and smaller cities --- people fail to realize its thousand of lakes, great arts, and magical inlets that make Minnesota so great!

{I will most likely be changing the blog title in a day or two --- but I'll leave my genuine old posts and thoughts to simmer for a time}

JonBenet Ramsey

The mystery of her death has always been an 'abnormal' pound on my heart since hearing of her death -- I was probably 6 years old myself. It continually disturbs me that someone could get away with such an uneconomical practice for years and years -- sadly unsatisfied before her mother's death, as well. With no purpose or clear motive, it remains an unsolved strategy. With the problem of time not allowing any further info -- I'll leave this as a memorial remembering her death, life, and tragic mystery.

INTRO

My heart feels curious. of things to be and things behind. And what is fascinating to me are those mysteries that are still in black and white. where there is either no answer = mystery, or no resolve in right or wrong. From here on out, I will seek to address opinions on worldly mysteries, religious views, unsolved attacks, and simply things that bring 'wonder', or to some 'abornomality.







Continuing in my revels of wonder, I started with a search on images.google.com of 'abnormality'. What came up were many disturbing pictures that mainly revolved around physical differences. The dictionary.com definition of 'abnormality' is: ab·nor·mal·i·ty 1.an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation. 2.an abnormal thing or event. I hope to focus on the latter, things that people think to be different or unusual, rather than simply bodily morphs.