Weekends With Nature Girl

Nature Girl loves her weekends because she spends plenty of time in her sanctuary; it's the one place the dog doesn't pester her too much because she usually sleeps with the fountain in the background. Problem is, First Friend Karen lives in the lake country north of Minneapolis and doesn't get to share in the summer joy.

So here you go, Karen -- it's not Whitefish Lake but it does come close, even if we still have to drive two days to get a good hot dish and your big pepper beef stew.

Of course I must point out despite her love of Sanctuary this is the same flower bed and backyard where the Preying Mantis last summer decided to feast at the Monarch buffet...