Solid Rock Minnesota

Thanks everyone for the priveledge to put out a weekly podcast over the past 3 years that you listened to! Until we meet again, many Blessings Albert E. Brumley Some glad morning when this life is over I'll fly away To a home on God's celestial shore I'll fly away 'll fly away, oh, Glory I'll fly away When I die, Hallelujah, by and by I'll fly away Just a few more weary days and then I'll fly away To a land where joy shall never end I'll fly away I'll fly away, oh, Glory I'll fly away When I die, Hallelujah, by and by I'll fly away --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

The past few weeks it has continued to be Winter around here in all its glory. Snow, Wind, Cold, Blizzard Warnings and everything else Winter related. And it is April, usually a time of warmer weather, Spring showers and a look forward to Summer.  I couldn't help but get out my guitar and write a song about this Winter. It is definietely not a love song. But it comes from the heart.  Winter You're Growing Old words by Susan Engström McAuliffe (sung to the tune of Sounds of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel) Hello Winter you were my friend But I'm tired of seeing you again You never seem to want to disappear                              Even though Spring is oh so near You stay and keep on snowing And being cold Winter you're growing old Down the driveway I try to go                                                                   But there's too much ice, there so much snow I slip and slide and finally hit the ground Buried in snow with drifts all around And I pray someone will find me Before I freeze My toes and knees And in the early morning day                        I hear the weatherman say                                    Another storm out West  is coming here So don't you put away  your snow gear Because once again you'll need it               To fight the snow Winter you're growing old I'm such a fool thinking Spring                                              When there's still snow on everything                                     It seems we never ever see the sun Will the warmth of Spring ever come Or is this what climate change is A big white abyss Winter you're growing old Someday soon it will be Spring    We will sweat and forget everything                                              It will seem like Winter was never here                        With mosquitoes buzzing in our ear And we will long for a cooler days                                Looking through the haze Of a never ending Summer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

A long awaited visit with the now retired Tootsie Sister, my old friend. Sit with us at Olive Garden. "It's been you and me since way back when. You can't make old friends". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Memories of birthdays past, and this week's festivities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

And once again it it time to Spring forward...kind of like time travel if you really think about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

THis week I turn 65 and here are a few thoughts on that. And pain, and adult children, and sourdough starter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

A walk down the Ice Road in Minnesota --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

We've had enough of cold, snow and ice....taking a trip South. But first to pack. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

It is coming on tax season. Time to gather all the info up and pray Uncle Sam ignores me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Minnesotans and their love of weather...always something to talk about...any time, any where. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

It is that time of year again where cabin fever starts to set in around our house. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

What do you do when you're missing your grasndkids and making music with them? You create a file in GarageBand and send it back and forth until you have a song together. Angel Band Jefferson Hascall My latest sun is sinking fast My race is nearly run My strongest trials they now have passed My Triumph now has begun Oh, come, the angel band Come and around me, stand Oh bear me away on your snow white wings To my immortal home… Oh bear my longing heart to Him Who bled and died for me Whose blood now cleanses all from sin And gives me Victory I've almost gained my heavenly Home My spirit softly sings The Holy Ones behold they come and I hear the sound of wings… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

After the past 4 1/2 years together with Max, he finally has employment and a job that fits him. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

What else is there to do at 3AM?? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

A look back, a look ahead...and a reminder to stay in the moment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Time sure does fly by. Here are some songs by the grandkids when they first were learning to play instruments. 2 and 4 year olds banging out the percussion instruments and ukuleles and guitars strumming wildly, but always beautiful voices. It was some of my best days ever teaching them how to make music and playing and singing together. Now half of the grandkids are out of state and the ones nearby are getting older and have jobs and other activities. Their voices have changed and deepened. And the richness of their voices is something special to hear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Wearing eyeglasses after 50. I am not to be trusted with them...but Max will take charge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

It's been a year since we both have been home together retired. How's it going...give a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Learning a new old way...cast iron cooking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

A time to count all the blessings in this life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

After 43 years of marriage, My Best Half knows just what gifts are the best to give the Fleet Farm-Menards type o girl.f --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Turning off Daylight Savings Time...until March. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

A Minnesota Reunion was in order as high school friends came into town last week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Trying to make plans to work around Minnesota Weather. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Life with a Hard of Hearing person...and now there's 2. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

From 80 degrees to below freezing in a few hours...only in Minnesota. Welcome to the prepping for Winter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

What are the secrets to a long marriage? I don't have a clue, but these are a few that have worked for us... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Minnesota...you are my home. Minnesota Nights by Susan McAuliffe Been up to the mountains, walked down by the sea Home is where I put my heart, the place I choose to be Sometimes my life's been lonely, but it taught me how to cry Now I'm lying ‘neath the Northern Lights of a Minnesota night. The moon shines down on the lake tonight, the loon calls out her plea The pine trees tall in the forest deep, have set my heart free Sometimes my life gets crazy, but I've always gotten by Standing ‘neath the Northern Lights of sa Minnesota Night The lone wolf howls in the darkness, trying to find its way Walks beneath the Northern Lights into that promised day I'll reach my destination, just keep looking to the sky Walking ‘neath the Northern Lights of a Minnesota night. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Summer is winding down and the mornings are cool and still. My favorite time on the water. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

After decades of having an Old Town Pack canoe, it is time to move forward with my kayak. The ending of an era. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Finally a few days camping, fishing and relaxing up North from us. Message us with your favorite place in Minnesota to visit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Another Summer coming to an end, another fishing expedition with my brother and sister-in-law. Past memories and new ones made. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Another swapping of vehicles. It' just what we do... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Minnesota storms, insurance adjusters and home repairs lasting forever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Ever wonder what life was like growing up as a cop's kid...give a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Visits from Minnesota critters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

A BBQ, a bike ride and some stories from the days of all girls Catholic school. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Baby Boomers Unite! Adapting to non-working body parts as the years go by. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Just one person's take on fanagling life's journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

How is it when you meet up with a friend after 50 years of not seeing each other ? Come with us to breakfast at Keyes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Tucked back in the bullrushes this week I am reminded of fishing with the best fisherman I ever knew, Grandpa Louie. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Only in MInnesota can you walk in and have a surgical procedure on the spot...with some tools that look like they are from Fleet Farm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

One is too many and adozen are never enough when hving a backyard chicken coop. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

There is nothing better than the early morning as the yard comes to life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Come with me to a simpler time in life, to the cabin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

There are some dogs that just reach into your heart and leave a paw print there. For us there have been several. And the 2 we have now are a couple of the best that are also our unhired help. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

That first Spring day the fishing line gets wet and sent out to catch some crappies and sunnies...can it get any better than this? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Thanks everyone who entered! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

For over 100 years there has been a gathering at Bearhead Union Cemetery...to rake pine needles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Every year Mother''s day comes along and while many of the traditions change, many will stay the same through the generations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Come with us on our trip down to Nashville to see our son, the concierge of a fancy hotel and all around great tour guide. Don't forget to go to www.solidrockminnesota.com and enter to win an Amazon gift card. Just tell us your favorite episode and where you are from. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message