Exploring the Wonders of Minnesota
The pop culture picture of Minnesota is probably best encapsulated in the image of someone ice fishing while wearing buffalo plaid and a trapper hat. The image is inspired by several cultural depictions. One is certainly “Fargo”, though the city of Fargo, while on the Minnesota border, is actually in North Dakota. A more Minnesotan …
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There is nothing that makes me more at home than the feel of a cool autumn breeze as it brings smells of apple cider and pumpkin pie. I love the fall! I missed fall in Colorado where eight months of warmth and sun immediately transition to four months of cold and snow…and sun. Later this …
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I am Greek. I wasn’t born in Greece, nor was my mother nor my grandparents, but I am proudly Greek American by my heritage. Whenever we are in a new area, then, we seek out the inevitable Greek Festival hosted by the local Greek Orthodox church. The festivals are a staple of many Greek American …
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Adventures in Gopherland