 April 29, 2009, at 1:08 pm 
Almost every Spring I place an order for at least a couple pairs of Reef Ginger sandals. I’m a bit of a flip-flop junkie and would spend the entire summer in these comfy beach shoes if I could. (and maybe someday I will!) While I have a variety of different brands and styles the Reef Ginger are still my favorites. The sole seems to have just the right mix of support and give to make them really comfortable, and they don’t have that floppy, smack-you-back feeling that some styles have. They come in a variety of different strap and sole colors to match any outfit. I prefer those with black soles as they show less dirt so I can wear them anywhere. They’re also really easy to clean, and are affordable at only $20 per pair.
Reef sandals are available through a variety of retailers, but I usually order mine from US Outdoor. They always have a good selection in stock and I’ve had no issues placing or receiving my order. I would love to tell you about their customer service, but I’ve never had to contact them!
July 7, 2008, at 9:16 pm 
After a week or two of sunny days it felt great to get some rain, and tonight’s showers were true summer rain showers. They rolled in while the sun was still out and poured almost directly down for about 20-30 minutes. Then the storm cleared and Cooper and I got to get out for a walk. Everything smelled bright and fresh, as if the day had been washed away. I love beautiful sunny days as much as anyone, but the occasional hard rain is a welcome change. A good rain adds balance, something I could use more of in my life.
July 6, 2008, at 8:32 pm 
While we usually travel for the 4th, we decided to spend it at home this year, and we weren’t the only ones. We had thought that with the long weekend most people would be heading up to lake homes and other vacation spots, but it seems the rising cost of fuel kept a lot of people in the city. The lakes were packed with cyclists, runners, boaters and sunbathers. The line for lunch at The Tin Fish on Lake Calhoun was the longest I’ve seen since I’ve lived in Minneapolis – it was over an hour between the time we arrived and got in line and the time we got our food! As always, it was worth it, but wow!
After lunch we retreated from the crowds for a relaxing afternoon at home before joining our neighbors for dinner. After dinner we took a walk with Cooper down to the lake to watch what we could of the fireworks. We’re not even sure which city’s show we saw (we think it was St. Louis Park, maybe?), but it was definitely the perfect end to our low-key holiday.
June 22, 2008, at 5:11 pm 
Today we took a few new bike trails and got a bit, well, lost. We were in Minneapolis the whole time, but you’d never have known from the scenery. Soft rolling hills, open pastures and shade trees lined our bike trail, which, we discovered, headed into the heart of downtown. The trail did get a bit industrial at the end, but it’s definitely a ride we’ll do again.
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