Petroglyphs

Yesterday we took a day trip to near Comfrey, Minnesota, to view the petroglyphs. Currently the Minnesota Historical Society site is named Jeffers Petroglyphs, though there is some discussion about changing the name to better reflect the people who created it thousands of years ago. This image is of a Thunderbird. I learned about the history of the sacred site, and I'm impressed by the management of the prairie. 

On May 29, I took a walk in the woods. The yellow violets are blooming, and I found a patch of wild strawberries, unusual in the dense woods, in one small sunny spot. The mosquitoes are hatching as I swatted one (just one!) while taking photos. I'm thankful for their delayed arrival this year.

Spring has sprung!

After the awfulness (and awe-fullness) of the late snow, spring flowers are blooming, and the spring frogs are singing.  (I've been experimenting with using the cell phone for photos...so far I like my Canon G12 better, but the phone is easier.)

Snow in May

Yes, snow in May! I had to drive slowly through the sloppy mess last night. The lines were covered with snow on our county road, though a little further south and west was a mix of rain and snow. The snow's still melting at 11 am here (photos from 7 am). The weather is never boring in Minnesota!