Sad Headline

Madeleine L'Engle died. :( I loved A Wrinkle in Time as a child, I should go reread it because it's been years.

Updated: My sister has written a nice remembrance over at her journal. I had totally forgotten that she'd actually met Madeleine L'Engle once..

State Fair

I'm sure you've all been waiting with bated breath for some pictures of my previous weekend hijinks. No? Well, you get them anyways.

First off, the Minnesota State Fair! As I've posted in the past, the State Fair is a really big deal here. I go every year, and the past two years have gone with my sister, nieces, and parents.
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Hyland Lake Park Reserve

I only made it out birding once last weekend, but I had a good birding walk. I went to the Hyland Lake Park Reserve, in Bloomington. It was easy to get to, and was quiet and peaceful when you were on the interior trails.
( Birding, with pictures )

Another Sad Headline

Alex, an African Grey parrot who was made famous for his well documented cognitive abilities, died today. :( My heart goes out to Irene Pepperberg, who had worked with him for 30 years.