Monday, March 30, 2009

Spring Fever


Symptoms and Cures for Spring Fever Blues

Like the confused plants, peepers and other sleepy wildlife, I cannot resist waking early from hibernation. The moment it reaches fifty degrees, I long for those days to walk barefoot across the soft green grass, no longer staring out the kitchen window feeling the symptoms of spring fever pangs. I'm no long satisfied with my lazy listless feelings of not giving a crap.

With symptoms of spring fever at epidemic levels, a change of pace sounds rather appealing.

If you're feeling blue and think you may be suffering from symptoms of spring fever, rest assured you are not alone. There are many ways of overcoming symptoms of spring fever blues.

Cures for Spring Fever Blues

Ok, it's time to get the blood flowing. Come out from your winter hibernation and get active. I am certain being active is a good cure if you have cabin fever or the spring fever blues.

This is a good time of year to get out and explore. Take a hike in the woods or do a nature walk with your friends and family. Listen very carefully to the sounds of spring all around you like the soft spring breeze rustling through the leaves, or water flowing and birds singing all while you get some fun and healthy exersise  to cure your spring fever blues.

Ten more Tips to Cure Spring Fever Blues

I. Inhale the rich earthy smell of the ground or the early blooms like the gardenias. Pick them, bring them into your home and float them in bowls of water around the house. This makes for a heavenly sight and scent to cure your spring fever blues.

2. Open up your windows and let in the warm fresh air and the sweet spring aromas of the early tree blossoms. One of my favorites is the lilac. It reminds me of home when growing up. Make everything smell fresh and clean. Notice all the bright spring colors and sweet fragrances all around, outside and in.

3.  On the next warm day get outside and enjoy the nice weather.  Fire up the grill and make some picnic goodies like hotdogs and hamburgers.  Then treat yourself to your favorite ice cream.

4. If "old man winter" is still around where you live why not give indoor gardening a try. Plant a windowsill herb garden, make a terrarium, build a birdfeeder or hand paint some flower pots.

5. Put away your winter decorations and liven up your home with a fresh coat of paint and buy yourself some beautiful houseplants or a bouquet of fresh flowers or change the room around to keep you busy and to give you a change of scenery for a sure spring fever cure.

6.  Add a touch of spring with brightly colored pillows of pinks, yellows, and white to accent your rooms and to add some cheer.

7. Hang some fun and colorful pictures or posters of your favorite beach or flower or whatever else turns you on.  Tropical beaches are my favorites.   Whatever makes you happy!

8.  It may not be warm enough for the beach right now but listening to some reggae or Hawaiian music can help you daydream of those gentle winds with the warmth of the sun shining on your hair and skin.

9. There are a variety of resources at your Eveleth library that will help relieve the symptoms of spring fever. Check out the videos and DVD travelogues. Check out the travel guides and make plans for your summer vacation. If you like gardening now is the time to read from the vast collection of gardeningbooks. Choose a book of interest and do read to your hearts content.

10. This ones my favorite Owe-it-to-yourself day is a cure for spring fever and a good way to clear your mind of life expectations and breathe new life into it. Be good at shaking your life up from time to time. Dream Big! Dream the Impossible Dream!

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Eveleth PUCK Bonsai Tea Events






Bonsai Tea hosted a slew of festive events for Saturday, March 14th. They started with keynote speaker Harry Lamppa discussing how St. Urho expelled the grasshopper from Finland and moved on to 'Blues' music by Blew Reed and Lil' Dicky Window and finished with open stage.







Patrons sit and listen to the music of Little Dicky Window and Blue Reed while enjoying a good brew.












Eveleth Memorabilia was available for viewing and provided by Eveleth Heritage Committee

PUCK Days Eveleth Library Events


On Saturday, March 14th the Eveleth Public Library hosted, "Reading to the Dogs". Area youngsters were able to read a good book to a therapy dog. Some were read the book in the company of the cute furry friends.


The Library also hosted a Wells Fargo booth for the children to learn about saving money. Fun was had by all and all left with a little something to start them on their savings way!













PUCK Days Arrowhead DARE Sliding Hill Event










Thanks to Arrowhead DARE for hosting the Sliding Day at RRCC Run on March 14th. The weather made for a great day to be sliding down the hill and spending time with family and friends.



















Over a hundred families came out to enjoy the day!




The handy Arrowhead DARE chef provided free hotdogs, cocoa, and chips for everyone's enjoyment.

PUCK Days Goodfellas Hosts Arch Allies



On Friday, March 13 from 9 p.m. to 1a.m. Goodfellas hosted Arch Allies a Journey, Styx, and REO tribute band.











The crowd loved them!

PUCK Days Chili Cook-off




On Friday, March 13th Hoagies Hosted an incredible chili cook-off from 6-8 p.m.
There were 5 chili entries and 37 votes cast for the "favorite chili".




The process was to taste one sort of chili, have crackers to cleanse the palate, try another chili, ..... A giant thank you to all 37 of you that were able to sample the chili recipes and provide a vote for the best chili and the others that just came to sample and visit.




Second Place Chili Cookers


First Place Chili Cookers (2nd year in a row!)

Brad and Cynthia




Saturday, March 14, 2009

Eveleth PUCK Days 2009

The 2009 Eveleth PUCK Days events were a huge success. People came from near and far to participate in events that ran throughout Friday and Saturday. Pictures of the happenings will be available soon. A really big thank you to Joe S. and Tommy H. for jumping in with their equipment to haul some last minute snow so that the parade could go forward!

Thank you to all who hosted events for this years Eveleth PUCK Days.
Arrowhead DARE
Arrowhead Transit
Bonsai Tea
Goodfellas
Hoagies
Eveleth Public Library
Frank Klabecheck /Jeff Torrel
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum
Wells Fargo Bank

THANK YOU to our Snowmobile Show and Parade Sponsors and Volunteers
Five Seasons Sport Center
Jon’s Drug
Miner’s Bank of Eveleth
Dale’s Snowmobile & ATV Repair
Goodfellas
Arrowhead Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration
TeamFAST.com, Inc.,
BLADE Snowmobiles
Eveleth Lions
Eveleth Public Works
ElyTV and Blues Festival

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