There is something about spring that makes me want to open every window, wash every throw blanket, and finally deal with all the house projects I have been quietly ignoring since fall. Maybe it is the light coming back. Maybe it is the fresh start energy that seems to arrive right alongside the warmer temperatures. […]

There is a particular kind of joy that comes in Minnesota when winter finally starts to loosen its hold. The light changes. The air smells different. You catch yourself lingering outside for a few extra minutes, just because you can. After months of cold and grey, spring here feels like a real gift. This year, […]