As the temperature soared into the 90’s in the Twin Cities last Friday, we did what many Minnesotans do and headed “up north” for the weekend.  A small cabin at Whitewood Resort overlooking Spirit Lake was the perfect relief.  We spent the time keeping cool either by swimming in the lake or fishing.  The first night we were treated to a beautiful glowing sunset with the reflection slicing through the wild rice that is in this lake.  As I lay in bed that night I was lulled to sleep by the loons calling back and forth.  We caught our share of sunfish and crappies the next day, watched an eagle swoop down and get his fish from the lake, and our second night was highlighted by a view of the Northern Lights as we sat on the dock with our feet in the lake.  A few hours later, a storm rolled through with lightning and thunder and dropped the temperatures considerably.  This morning we wandered amongst the many lakes in Aitkin County then shared lunch with good friends we haven’t seen in a long time.  As we headed back to the cities we found ourselves refreshed and relaxed and thankful for a quick escape up north.