july & august

Minnesota Moments
July/August 2005
Volume 2, Edition 3

From the Publishers

features

28 Imagination
Let your mind take you to a place far away.
36 A beautiful nest
This tree house isn’t for the birds ... not songbirds anyway.
41 Tonic Sol-fa
Local a cappella group vows to stay true to itself and its fans, as it hits the road to stardom.

columns

10 Glory days, by Mike Nistler
12 Everyday life, by Diane Wimmer

submissions

18 Sojourn in the city, by Bill Kraft
20 Best lunch I ever had, by John DuBois
22 They never know where Hedda will pop up next, by Julie Haag Bulau
24 Greeting cards, by Audrey Kletscher Helbling

departments

14 FACES & PLACES
From patriotic celebrations to bike rides, there’s plenty to do this summer.
46 DOMESTICATE IT!
Give your windows a new look with this custom-made valance.
48 IN THE KITCHEN
Cooking with Grandma.
54 DIGGING IN THE DIRT
Got shade? Not a problem.
63 TRAVEL
Walnut Grove: Little House on the Prairie and so much more!
70 DAY TRIP
Fourth of July celebration in North Morristown.
72 GUYS & GARAGES
This garage will leave you in awe!
76 BACK IN THE DAY
These tractors will take you back in time.
79 PHOTO SUBMISSION
The Minnesota state bird.

A look ahead to September/October

Color My World
Is there anything more colorful than a Minnesota autumn? You’ll want to read the September/ October issue of Minnesota Moments to find out more about the colors of this great state of ours. Plus, we’ll show you how to set the perfect fall table to entertain family and friends.

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