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The Secret Life of Beavers

Cutris shows the outside of a huge beaver lodge. As impressive as the outside is, it is nothing compared to the interior. Here is a photograph that Cutris has supplied which shows the inside of the beaver lodge. Amazing!

The Roasted Duck

My wife is on bed rest as we wait for our son's coming birth. As a result, we did not venture out to the two Thanksgiving invites that we had. We still had a good meal, as I made this duck for us.

Louisville Swamp Before Winter

I went hiking (the Mazomani Trail) at Louisville Swamp in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge today. It was 37 degrees Fahrenheit and cloudy. The snow was melting, but there was just enough to brighten up the scenery. I saw one juvenile Bald Eagle , a lot of animal tracks and a Yellow Perch trying to fight its way upstream through a tangle of branches in a culvert. Aside from the usual assortment of woodpeckers and a lot of trees cut by beavers, I didn't see too much wildlife--but the scenery there is fantastic! Here are some photos I took... Jab's Farm Ruins Tracks! One of the Rock Ledges The Swamp The Giant Rock

November in West Wilkie

I managed to find a few hours to go hiking today! I went into the (west end of the) Wilkie Unit in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge . The temperature was in the lower thirties (Fahrenheit) but I was plenty warm if I kept moving. Along the way I found a deer skull, a Cooper's Hawk , a Belted Kingfisher and viewed the nests of the heron colony. Here are a few photos I took. Blue Lake Deer Skull Heron Nests Leaf Carpet Beaver Dam Bald-Faced Hornet Nest Great Horned Owl

Cutris Reenacts Lethal Weapon

For your enjoyment, and in case you missed them, Cutris (in a dual role) will now reenact all of the Lethal Weapon movies in eight seconds. The scene is punctuated by the crazy rantings and reckless behavior of Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson). Also important is the shouting of Rigg's name by Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover). Now sit back and enjoy the show!

Some People Don't Know Dick

How would I describe Dick? He's not big or small; he's an average size Dick. Dick is smart. He knows about different parts like bolts; and nuts. Dick's nuts are galvanized. It seems that someone is always looking for Dick! Guys are always calling, looking for Dick. Women like Dick too. I work with Dick every day, but soon I will be working somewhere else—so I won’t see as much of Dick. Maybe you work with a Dick too! Do you have a friend who is a Dick? Here is a picture of my friend Dick. Photo of Dick measuring his wood DISCLAIMER: No Dicks's were harmed in the creation of this post. Proper authorization was obtained prior to posting this post. A sense of humor may be required to fully appreciate this posting.

Cutris Talks to The Tree of Life

TOL - "Yes Cutris , what is it now?" Cutris - "I have another question. During my life as a Mongol, did I have any computer aptitude?" TOL - "That is a ridiculous question. Computers hadn't been invented yet!" Cutris - "I know that, but was the aptitude there anyway?" TOL - "Yes, I must admit that it was." Cutris - "Cool... that's what I thought..."

He Kept on Looking Ahead

He recognized the warehouse where he did his work. It had only been a few months since he had fled from the independent district. Now, he tried not to feel sad that his wife was further in the city, resting in the hospital. Their son was still likely to arrive before the scheduled date, but there was some hope now that things would be alright. Yeah, it was a stressful time and he had bumped it up a little when he decided to step off the ship and throw his future in with another group in the company of new people. Those he had spent the last few months with were so brilliant and had become good friends. Still, it was undeniable how the climate could change in rapid succession when the head man arrived. The dark cloud would loom in above the tiny warehouse and the discomfort was unavoidable and undeniable. Yes, it was a good time to leave, yet it was more stress on top of the stress. He was tired. The cursing in the next room was uncomfortable, but he would soon be free of it. More frie...

Cutris Plans Daring Escape!

Cutris Plans Daring Escape! UnAssociated Press October 28, 2011 Cutris is rumored to be planning a daring escape! Just when, where or what Cutris is escaping from is as of yet unknown. According to inside sources close to Cutris , he has been planning to launch his escape plan at an as of yet undetermined time. More information about the alleged escape plan of Cutris was not available at the time this story was printed.

Cutris Found Living Under Fallen Tree

Cutris Found Living Under Fallen Tree UnAssociated Press October 24, 2011 Last week it was thought that Cutris was living with otters . Now it seems he has been sighted once again--this time living under a fallen tree. Has Cutris abandoned the human race? When asked by reporters, Cutris simply growled and scampered away.

Hiking at Wilkie

Yesterday my wife and I hiked around Fisher Lake in the central part of the Wilkie Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. It was a really nice fall day. Here are a few photos.

Cutris Thought to be Living with Otters

Cutris Thought to be Living with Otters UnAssociated Press October 20, 2011 Unconfirmed sources have indicated that Cutris may be living in Northern Minnesota with a family of River Otters . Apparently Cutris was seen frolicking in a stream in an undisclosed location--but disappeared underwater before he could be photographed. If this is true, it will be the fifth time this year that Cutris has been seen living with wild animals. One can only speculate as to why Cutris is living with otters (if indeed he is). Perhaps he needed a vacation, or is friends with the otter family. Maybe it is simply a publicity stunt before he officially announces his candidacy for U.S. President .

Cutris Seen Defying Rules Again

Cutris Seen Defying Rules Again October 19, 2011 UnAssociated Press In another link in his string of scandals , this picture of Cutris emerged today. Will the former independent presidential candidate run again? Or is his record of civil disobedience too long? Or is the country ready for a president who is not more of the same?

Mississippi Morning

Here is the Mississippi River this morning from the Wabasha Bridge in St. Paul.

Fall at Tamarack

Here are two pictures from yesterday's walk at Tamarack Nature Center . The second picture shows the Tamarack trees the park was named for.