Pink Sky In Morning

I don't normally stop to take sunrise photos in the morning since I'm on my way into work and don't want any delays, but I couldn't pass this one up. It was one hell of a purple sunrise!

Agave Plants In Minnesota

Now that we are in the month of May, I am hoping to get these two Agave plants into my garden. I bought them at then end of March, but our cooler temps and rainy days just haven't allowed for me to replant them. Where I live in Minnesota, it is Zone 4 for gardening. These are rated to last through the harsh winter, but I'll need to cover them with a frost cloth. 

I purchased four cactus plants altogether from Cold Hardy Cactus. They arrived safely in the mail in small planters pots. I replanted them into these clay pots after realizing getting them outdoors was going to be a while. 

 

Slippery When Wet

Was the ice on the St Croix River thin? Oh very much so. The risk was well worth the result. 

Low Tide On The Mississippi

I snapped this photo back in August of 2021. The water levels were very low, but we just went through an extended dry period for the majority of Minnesota. It started with very little snow in the winter, not much rain in the spring and water levels everywhere in the state was a concern. 

Stay On Target....Almost There

I always enjoy walking over this bridge, that crosses over the Vermillion River, to see the new locks on the fencing. 

Graffiti Bus On Parade

I am not sure exactly what this bus does in the community, but it sure makes for a great photo. It was sitting at the South Washington County District Center. I really do love the colors on this one. 

Galtier Towers

 The warped building reflection is of Galtier Tower Apartments. 

Easter Cutout Cookies

We usually decorate cutout cookies at Christmas time, it's our family tradition back to when I was a child. This year we decided to try our hand in Easter cutout cookies. We toned down the heavy red and greens for fun, pastel colors. It was an enjoyable evening and yes, they were very delicious!

Reflections On The Water

It was just dark enough outside for me to see the Hastings Bridge reflection in the water. Thankfully the river wasn't as iced up as it had been this past winter. 

Testing New Theme

Just testing out a new theme for this photo blog that really needs to stop being dormant.