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Summer at Lake Como

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It’s been a string of summer days here in Saint Paul – sunshine, blue skies, beautiful white puffy clouds, and warmth.  I took a walk to Como Park and followed the path all the way around Lake Como.  Near the pavilion there were people considering the rental of water crafts.  And they had many to choose from – kayaks, canoes, peddle boats, and paddle boards.  A tough decision, but any of those choices would bring a change of scenery and some cooler air out on the lake.

These are the long summer days we look forward to all winter.  It’s worth the snow and cold temperatures to finally turn the calendar to June and welcome the sun and the warmth of summer.

After the rainstorm

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After the rainstorm_StaatsYesterday dawned as a beautiful day – sunny and warm, with almost a feel of summer’s return.  But late in the afternoon a front moved through, changing our blue skies to dark with rain and strong winds that moved across the area rapidly.  After the storm, the sun returned and we opted to go to the University of Minnesota Gopher women’s soccer match.  As we walked to the stadium, I looked to the east where the soon-to-be-setting sun was illuminating the storm clouds that had moved through our area.  The golden sweep of the clouds was contrasted with the cool blue of the clearing sky, reminding me of the beauty of nature and also the quickness with which it can change.