AUTHOR & STORYTELLER: ANNE DUNN

will be visiting the Brainerd Public Library on -
Saturday, December 11, 10:30 a.m.

Anne M. Dunn is an Ojibwe author and storyteller who lives in Cass Lake, Minnesota. She is the author of Winter Thunder: Retold Tales, When Beaver Was Great, and Bridge-Builders & Storytellers. Join us as Anne brings her listeners into the spirit of the story!

This is event is sponsored by the Kitchigami Regional Library through the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment Funds.

Please join us!

Whew, what a day.  I am writing this 75% done with baking about 20 dozen cookies.  That's right, 20 dozen.  I've got chocolate chip with peanut butter, english toffee, cranberry white chocolate and sugar (and I must say... they are all delicious!)  Of course, they aren't for me... the kids, mine included, will be decorating them this weekend for Sunday School.  Of course, when I say "decorate" I mean "eat."  

I've never had a snowy Christmas.

I know for most Minnesotans that is not only shocking, but borders on horrifying. What can I say? I grew up in Northern California. My neighbors put Christmas lights in their palm trees.

I've lived in Minnesota for a grand total of 16 months and am heading into my second real winter. Ever.

Last winter I learned a few things about living in the snow, driving in the snow and walking in the snow. Some of my "lessons" were painful. Some were expensive. All remind me of my own smallness. 

Photographers looking for a challenge should try their skill with GP Anderson's display at 414 3rd St. S.W. in Wadena. Anderson has added computer animation to the display synched with music. You can tune into the radio station with the songs and watch the lights.

The tough part is being in the right place at the right time. With certain songs you need to be ready with your camera at certain locations at the display.