Temperance River State Park

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May your new year be full of adventure and clarity.
(And lots of reading, writing, big hopes, simple dreams, and chocolate.)

xo from the north shore of Minnesota!

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  1. Minnesota Prairie RootsJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful. Words and images.

    May your new year be likewise.

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  2. tinajoJanuary 3, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Looks beautiful! :-)

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    1. Emily BrisseJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:13 PM

      It mostly rained, but some landscapes can't be defeated even by a gray sky.

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  3. shoreacresJanuary 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Look at all those clothes! It makes me want to put on a pair of socks. Happy roaming and wandering,happy responding and reworking the realities of your life. Happy receiving, and happy giving. In short - happy New Year!

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    1. Emily BrisseJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:13 PM

      You are telling me you have no need for socks?!? Oh, Linda, I will not even admit to you what the temperatures have been here this last week. Time for a road trip SOUTH. :) In any case, thank you for the warm (!) wishes. Same to you!

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  4. Kathleen Cassen MickelsonJanuary 3, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family! Beautiful images, as always.

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    1. Emily BrisseJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:11 PM

      Thanks, Kathleen. We live in a cold state! But also a beautiful one.

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  5. Crafty Green PoetJanuary 4, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    lovely wintry photos. Happy New Year!

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  6. WildBillJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Wow. You are really, really getting good with your camera! Happy New Year with blessings to you and your family.

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    1. Emily BrisseJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:11 PM

      The area around Lake Superior makes it easy. Happy new year, Bill! Hope it's been full of peace, rest, and open skies.

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  7. Mary Anne from Alaska on My MindMarch 5, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Wow! That place looks gorgeous! As an Alaskan, I love winter scenes. I can't help myself. :)

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