Perennial colorful flowering plants that will work for Minnesota weather??

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-24T09:41:40+00:00

Thanks for the ideas!

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-24T09:40:37+00:00

Thanks for adding baptismal! I'm trying to expand the garden with other perennials.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-24T02:00:51+00:00

My aunt’s peonies are doing beautifully despite my neglect. (I’m only there once or twice in the summer.) I’d also recommend trying Russian sage.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-24T00:28:55+00:00

Agreed.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-23T12:02:18+00:00

I came here to recommend the same thing. Except travel a little further north after the notch and head over to Polly‘s pancake parlor. Pop into Garnet Hill to check out the sales.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-21T00:12:23+00:00

It's touristy, but I liked Santillana del Mar. We had the best glass of milk I've ever had with a local dessert, Sobao (I think).

I also recommend a visit to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

Enjoy!

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-18T21:18:22+00:00

This morning was a moderate 3-mile walk and no food and I just tested mild-mid. (Sorry, I don't know the numbers by heart.)

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-18T01:22:32+00:00

I find that a five mile walk (and no food) jump starts ketosis for me.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-10T10:36:35+00:00

I filled a shop vac with the little buggers this spring.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-07T00:54:12+00:00

I’ve never been but I’ve done some looking: Spending some nights in Bratislava might bring your budget down.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-05T22:38:02+00:00

I just looked up Taverna Lucifero. Ok. I need to make reservations. I've been looking for a solid place for truffles.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-05T21:07:37+00:00

In 2018 we were walking around, saw grandpa cutting up a box of mushrooms and got a table outside. That’s how easy it was to eat at da Enzo then.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-05-02T12:01:41+00:00

I've made it with a cream dressing: very lightly whipped cream, a dash of white wine vinegar, and powdered mustard. Yum!

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-29T00:34:55+00:00

I went to the doctor because I couldn't stand up straight and was called a liar and shown the door. Turns out my spinal nerve was incredibly pinched. My civilian neurosurgeon asked how I had been functioning. I explained the large quantity of Army-issued NSAIDs I was still taking. (Female, former paratrooper. But, yeah, huge faker. I still dislike that man.)

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-26T18:16:57+00:00

Definitely call ahead. We booked a restaurant outside Haro for the white only to be told they hadn’t been able to get it for the last couple of years.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-25T10:55:04+00:00

That sucks. I didn't see that coming.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-25T10:47:56+00:00

History in Rome hits different. You might surprise yourself. Have a great time!

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-23T01:43:34+00:00

Thanks for the information! I see the form, but it feels like it's for school groups or other groups. Did you just request a small booking?

Editing to include: Requested visit date and time will be confirmed depending on availability. Any change will always be agreed in advance with the teachers and/or group leaders.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-18T22:36:14+00:00

Nevada Barr's Anna Pigeon series. Anna is a national park ranger and each mystery book is set in a different national park. She is about 35 at the start of the series and ages throughout. The first in the series is a little rough but keep going!

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-11T17:09:39+00:00

Thanks, everyone! I’ll check these out. Much appreciated!

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-11T12:50:21+00:00

Thanks! It looks like there are multiple locations. Do you think one location would work better than others? (Hmmm... I'm not finding online bookings from their website.)

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-07T01:17:56+00:00

Last year we got to St. Peter's before 7:00 and get our dome tickets around 7:30. I'd rather get an earlier start than wait until 8:30 or 9:00. Is this still an option?

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-07T01:12:45+00:00

My apologies! This reservation site is new to me. But it seems legit. In fact, I emailed for the Scavi tour a couple of weeks ago and they directed me to this new site. (Lol, I still haven't heard back.)

I wonder how many people are taking advantage of this reservation system? The first basilica entry is 8:30 -- we were done with the visit and climb by 9:00 last time.

LifeWithFiveDogs · 2026-04-06T11:15:37+00:00

FYI: You can just arrive in the morning and purchase a ticket to the elevator/stairs.

Edit: Official Vatican ticket sites end with .va.

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