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retrogirlmn
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I like going for walks in the woods at my favorite rustic park in Minnesota.

All photos are my own, with no editing and no AI. I'm not comfortable doing reposts, so I do them rarely.

This Minnesotan stands with Canada. Slava Ukraini.

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The day was wet and very windy, but this maple leaf was holding on.
Shiny deep red leaf with black spots from a silver maple. A few smaller red leaves in the background and a grey tree trunk on the left. Green grass below. October 31, 2025
December 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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I hope you had a peaceful Sunday.
A view of a small creek with bare trees on both sides. Light snow covering the ground. There is a little bit on ice on the outer edges of the creek. Part of a large branch in the upper right corner. November 27, 2025
December 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Milkweed in the snow
Open milkweed pod with orange center exposed. Background has stems and brown prairie grasses and snow-covered ground. November 27, 2025
December 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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I have shoveled snow 3 of the past 6 days, with more on the way tomorrow. Time for a break.
A dirt trail in the center is framed by green trees, bushes and other plants. In the middle is a small sunny spot. September 9, 2025
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Carpet of color
The ground beneath a low yellow branch of a maple tree is covered with leaves, ranging in color from yellow to orange to red. Very windy and rainy. October 21, 2025
December 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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No longer green, but still beautiful
Brown oak leaves on a branch above snow covered ground. November 27, 2025
December 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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My favorite somersault tree is acting as a frame for autumn leaves.
A tree with a frost bow frames yellow, brown, and green leaves on distant trees and smaller plants. Two tree trunks on the right side. Overcast sky. October 31, 2025
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Red sumac is nice to see when the rest of the park is brown and grey.
Red sumac blooms from left to right. Blue sky with white clouds above. Snow covered ground and brown stems and branches below. November 27, 2025
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Just like the yellow wildflower that kept going a couple months ago against all odds, this little red oak is doing the same thing.
A bright red oak leaf in a little bit of sunlight, surrounded by other red and brown leaves which are shaded. Snow on the ground. November 27, 2025
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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It has been snowing for nearly 24 hours, so I need to see something green.
Green grasses framed by green bushes to the left and tall dark green trees at the top. Overcast sky. September 9, 2025
November 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Here is a wedge of chocolate chunk brownie for #foodonFriday
One chocolate chunk brownie on a vintage yellow Tupperware plate. I bake brownies in a round pan, so this is a wedge instead of a square.
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Our second snowstorm in 3 days is imminent, so I am dreaming of July wildflowers.
A cluster of sunlit black eyed susan wildflowers, surrounded by green leaves. July 15, 2025
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Green and gold in the rain
Yellow and orange maple leaves cover the ground. A brown tree trunk is in the upper left. Green vegetation in the center and right. Overcast sky. Small set of orange leaves in the upper right. October 31, 2025
November 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate.
Charming Tails figurine titled Giving Thanks, featuring a rabbit and a mouse praying over a carrot, nuts, and acorns. A brown autumn leaf holds it all.
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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A mixture of yellow and green for your Wednesday
A leaf covered dirt trail leads up to a yellow tree. On both sides are green and yellow trees and plants. Overcast sky. October 31, 2025
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Today's rain is supposed to switch to snow in the next hour. 😭
Light yellow maple leaf covered with raindrops. Surrounded by brown and yellow leaves with a few blades of green grass. October 21, 2025
November 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Three colorful trees from October 2024
Three maples in full orange and red. Bright blue sky with cirrus clouds above, green trees and lawn below. October 12, 2024
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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My only trip to the park this month was after work one Friday. On this visit these were the only colorful leaves still attached to a tree.
Bright red leaves on a very small oak tree. November 14, 2025
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Here you go. I added the original crust ingredients at the bottom.
Recipe for Salted Peanut Chews
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Going back to late October for some autumn colors.
A variety of trees in green, brown, and gold. The lower part features a gravel road. The sky is overcast and it is raining. October 31, 2025
November 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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A salted peanut chew is a mixture of marshmallows, peanuts, and peanut butter chips on a crust. #foodonFriday #cookieparty
Two salted peanut chews on a vintage brown Tupperware plate
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Only a month ago we still had color on the trees.
A leaf-covered trail moves uphill and turns to the right at a yellow tree. Thin tree trunks are on both sides of the trail. The leaves at the lower level are green. October 21, 2025
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Going back to September for some mushrooms
A set of 3 mushrooms in front of a black branch, surrounded by brown leaves. September 18, 2025
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Wildflowers for Wednesday
A small cluster of blue asters with green grass in the background. September 9, 2025
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Variety for your Tuesday
A variety picture with a maple tree with yellow leaves on the right, a line of yellow birch trees in the middle, and brown oak trees in the distance on the left. Tall brown prairie grasses are in front of the oak trees. Green vegetation is in front of the birches. Shorter green grasses covered with leaves at the bottom. Bright clear blue sky in the upper left corner. October 23, 2025
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM