Rise & Shine
For some people, mornings are a delight. Take my husband for example—he loves getting up early and will rarely sleep in, even when given the opportunity. I am definitely more of a night owl and love sleeping in. However, I will admit that there’s something special to be said about waking up to a beautiful sunrise, followed by a warm cup of delicious coffee. And don’t forget the most important meal of the day—breakfast—which happens to be our theme this month.
One staple food of breakfast is eggs, and Chris Pascone starts us off with a story on how and why you should raise backyard chickens, insisting that it’s not a big time commitment. Another staple for many folks is their morning coffee. Take a look at our features section, where Pascone interviews three North Shore coffee roasters who are focused on traceability, transparency, and education. Feel like dining out for breakfast? North Shore Dish columnist Virginia George has you covered, with three locations known for their delicious breakfast fare. Last but not least, our health columnist Hartley Newell-Acero helps us build a better breakfast with tips and advice on what to eat and how, while also providing some “out of the cereal box” ideas to get us started.
In other news, Steve Fernlund fills us in on the latest Boathouse Bay development in Silver Bay, and Kalli Hawkins shines a light on sexual violence in observance of sexual assault awareness month. Hawkins also introduces us to the Cook County Whole Foods Co-op’s local producer scholarship: Applications are due by April 30. Dana Johnson reaches out to the Duluth Art Institute as they prepare to depart from the Depot, with a vacate date of May 1. And Cheryl Lyn Dybas, alongside photographer Ilya Raskin, provides us with a fascinating feature story on the dance of the ‘fire grouse.’
In her latest Dog Blog column, Erin Altemus reflects on her recent Iditarod race, completing 500 miles before dropping out at the Ruby checkpoint on the famous Yukon River. Altemus wrote, “I tell people that there is nothing we can do to make sled dogs pull if they don’t want to. The dogs told me this that morning.” From all of us at Northern Wilds, you are such an inspiration and we’re so proud of you Erin!
Speaking of accomplishments, Northern Trails columnist Gord Ellis was recently inducted into the Canadian Angler Hall of Fame. Ellis writes about his latest achievement and what it meant to stand alongside many of his idols. Congratulations, Gord!
Whether you’re a morning person or not, our magazine makes for a great read anytime of day, so enjoy at your leisure. Happy reading!—Breana Johnson