Apparently yesterday’s post was popular. I heard from many of you via the comments, or privately. A rather large number of folks know the song My Paddle is Keen and Bright. This fact is not surprising.

While I normally do not post family photographs on my blog, I’ve decided to make an exception. This small Northwoods cabin was a major purchase for a young couple many years ago. Molly and I have never regretted spending the money. Our cabin is the kind of place most folks do not think still exists … small, cozy and warm. We do have running water pumped out of the lake, and a 1950’s era white GE refrigerator, but no microwave, TV, and heat other than a wood stove. In short Northstar Lake, “Hoeg Hollow”, is one of those special spots where families recharge and experience the passing of the years.

Molly kayaking under the Northern Lights

Three princesses and a ninja in front of the outhouse (all grandkids)

A selfie … watching last summer’s comet

The cabin …

Molly swimming with the loons …

Family boat rides … Spot and Cyrus. Spot was my fishing buddy for many years. She is buried at the cabin.

Magic nights … Milky Way overhead

Winter … wood stove heat … use the outhouse … running water is me (Dad) drilling hole with manual ice auger 200 yards offshore and “running” it back up to the cabin in buckets pulled on a sled.