The Lights over Albert Lea!

The Northern Lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis, made an appearance tonight in the skies north of Albert Lea. We could see them unaided as a faint glow and using the iPhone, caught a first-time glimpse of the phenomenon!

Albert Lea Remembers

Bob Sharp (Army), Sid Troutner (Navy),
& Charles (Army/Navy)

Volley salute in front of the Courthouse

In front of the Courthouse

Bob Sharp leads the program

Charles' Legion cover at the lunch for veterans at the 
American Legion Post 56.

We joined a fair number of veterans and community members this morning in front of the Freeborn County Courthouse as Veterans Day was observed in Albert Lea.

Veterans Day 2025

Charles' sister, Sandy, make some memory pages and recently posted to Facebook two that she had made featuring his dad and siblings in uniform.

A great morning out and about

Today's theme

Making a nice purchase

A great spirit in the school gym

Veterans welcome in Ellendale

We had an enjoyable day, taking in craft fairs and more on a chilly morning that saw our first snow flurries since last spring!

We went to the craft fairs at the Glenville Elementary School and at Bridge Community Church in Albert Lea. We also had a wonderful lunch at Ellendale UMC, given in recognition of community veterans which we then followed that with a visit at the Vintage Grove Co. in Clarks Grove.

A wee surgery in Austin

Charles had a minor procedure done this morning at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Austin. The procedure took an hour and a half and it was nice to have done and then to take a nap when he got home!

Happy Halloween

 

It's the big "7-0"

From Bedford, Bedfordshire (UK) to Albert Lea, Minnesota, Belinda has blazed an exciting path! Today, she marks her 70th birthday and continues to amaze all she meets!!!