Category Archives: Defining

Revival

Posted on February 16, 2012 by jmkulju

A few years ago Kerstin and I started a blog called A Grain A Day. We updated it daily and had a staff of regular contributors for awhile. It did well—we even flirted with Kashi for an advertising spot. The … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 2, 2012 by jmkulju

Here’s to more big life in 2012.

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Meow

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jmkulju

“Every man is born with a particular bent, which will discover itself in spite of all opposition.” —Allan Ramsay, 1751 This is our cranky cat, Loki. We have two cats and one dog, and like many urban pet owners, we … Continue reading →

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My Kind of Weekend

Posted on November 7, 2011 by jmkulju

I spent the weekend chopping wood up at my grandfather’s cabin. One of my favorite Novemberisms.

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Red Wing Boots

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jmkulju

   Today I got my first pair of Red Wing boots. Leather uppers, size 11 D. Made in Red Wing, Minnesota, USA. A buddy of mine and I drove down to Red Wing to their official store to get these … Continue reading →

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Clipper

Posted on September 22, 2011 by jmkulju

The simple mechanical beauty of this machine makes me wonder if this was as good as it got, that perhaps the pendulum began swinging back after we began erasing simplicity and effort from things. When we began to use technology … Continue reading →

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Last night

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jmkulju
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Kruger

Posted on June 28, 2011 by jmkulju

I’ve been away, and it’s been so nice. June has been giving hints of good weather, and we just couldn’t resist pitching a tent and getting into the woods. We headed south toward Wabasha and spent a few days at … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes

Posted on June 1, 2011 by jmkulju

You’re not any older today, darlin’. You’re standing with more beauty behind you. Happy birthday, Kerstin. <3

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A Good Day

Posted on May 31, 2011 by jmkulju

As morning clouds gave way to sunny blue sky this morning, I felt, finally, that spring had given us a good day. Walking around our house and our yard, I saw things everywhere that reminded me of what I love … Continue reading →

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