Tragedy in History: Respectfully Acknowledging the Dakota ConflictTragedy in History: Respectfully Acknowledging the Dakota Conflict

I confess I have been somewhat anxious for the coming of 2012, however, unlike those who expect the world to collapse in on itself, I have been anticipating it for a different reason... In history, so often we acknowledge the terrible, world-altering events with a certain kind of reverence.… »

The History of Mother’s DayThe History of Mother’s Day

  With Mother's Day approaching this weekend, I thought maybe we would take a moment to delve into the history of the holiday.  To be honest, despite my love of all things historical, I never put much thought into the origins of Mother's Day.  OF course we take a day to celebrate mothers,… »

Three Thousand Years of Building in MinnesotaThree Thousand Years of Building in Minnesota

Created by Larry Millet a journalist, novelist, and architectural historian who lives in St. Paul. He is the author of Lost Twin Cities, AIA Guide to the Twin Cities, and numerous other books.  Minnesota Encyclopedia, Minnesota Historical Society. "Three Thousand Years of Building in Minnesota."… »

Question of the DayQuestion of the Day

It is all to easy to forget that our present is history in the making.  Everything we do, no matter how insignificant it may seem at the time, has the potential to be monumental. As author of A Sound of Thunder (and originator of the Butterfly Effect) Ray Bradbury said, "If you don't like… »

Home DecoratingHome Decorating

We've been busy, busy doing some spring cleaning around here.  You have to love that feeling of clearing out space and freshening every thing up after a long Minnesota winter. Of course, one of the best parts is taking the opportunity to spruce  up your space once you are done. I have spent… »