A photo of a warm beverage mug sitting on a table in front of a snowy forest landscape.
Coffee Break

Coffee Break [24/02/25]

It’s still winter, and although I think most everyone in here is sick of the weather, somehow a national forest makes it all look magical and enjoyable. Thursday through Saturday,

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Deadsplinter Up! All Night

Deadsplinter Up! All Night: Mountains, Please

If everything went OK, I should have returned yesterday from a snowshoe trip to a yurt a couple hours north of here. I love mountains in the winter. I don’t

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Photo of silhouetted trees at dusk.
Deadsplinter Up! All Night

Deadsplinter Up! All Night: Into The Light

Saturday was the shortest day of 2024 (Northern Hemisphere). Let’s celebrate the passing of the shortest, darkest day. . . As always, thank you for supporting my espresso kiosk INSIDE

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Photo of the St. Croix River in winter.
Deadsplinter Up! All Night

Deadsplinter Up! All Night: Winter Is Coming

In the northern hemisphere, winter officially begins on December 21 or 22. But after spending a week in Stillwater, Minnesota, USA, I assert that the cold part of the season

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Deadsplinter Up! All Night

Deadsplinter Up! All Night: Pit of Darkness

My SAD has really kicked in this month. So I’m trying my best to fight it with as much outdoor activity as possible on these Arctic, short days. Also, my

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Deadsplinter Up! All Night

deadsplinter up all night: Brrrrrrr

Here’s to another winter of our discontent… Hope everyone has a great week! Stay warm out there!

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Deadsplinter Up! All Night

Deadsplinter Up! All Night: Winter Sun

Winter officially begins on Thursday. And after that, thankfully, the daylight starts increasing. Me and my fellow SAD friends are ready for the sun. . . As always, thank you

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Deadsplinter Up! All Night

Deadsplinter Up! All Night: Winter

We woke up last Friday to our first accumulation of snow, which meant shoveling the walk and driveway at 6 a.m. for me. Good times. More winter weather to come,

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Deadsplinter Up! All Night

Deadsplinter Up! All Night: Bear With Me

As, of course, I’m sure you already know, it’s International Polar Bear Day. And I’m sure you’ve been through all the usual International Polar Bear Day festivities. So let’s close

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Photo of frozen tree branches.
Deadsplinter Up! All Night

Deadsplinter Up! All Night: The Frozen North

Spent the weekend in Minnesota visiting my brother. The cold there is hurtful. Nuclear winter is not a myth. Stay warm, friends.

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