A Glorious Fall Day in Minneapolis

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Today is a glorious picture perfect day in Minneapolis. A day that makes me feel incredibly happy to be alive, breathing in the fresh crisp fall air and marveling at the gorgeous display of Mother Nature’s brilliant fall beauty.

I took a run around my lovely urban Lake Harriet, reflecting on what is on my agenda for the week. I couldn’t stop taking pictures along the way. It was so heartwarmingly beautiful that all my worries and concerns drifted away. That is what nature is supposed to do. To refresh, revitalize and invigorate you. My dad has passed on his love for nature and being outside to me. In honor of his birthday, here is a collection of photos taken today on my run. October 7th always marks the peak of our fall colors in Minneapolis. I can’t think of a better birthday gift than the beauty of nature.

“Happiness is largely an attitude of mind, of viewing life from the right angle” – Dale Carnegie

“To be able to look back upon one’s life in satisfaction is to live twice”. – Kahil Gibran

“The years teach much which the days never knew”. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“We can always choose to perceive things differently. You can focus on what’s wrong in your life, or you can focus on what’s right”.  – Marianne Williamson

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live”. – J.K. Rowling

“One’s destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things”. – Henry Miller

Happy Birthday Dad! May you continue to constantly inspire me to seize the day and go for it in life! 

32 thoughts on “A Glorious Fall Day in Minneapolis”

  2. Harriet is definitely one of my favorite lakes 🙂 Great pics!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Me too! 🙂 It is just special and I have seen my same regulars for years now!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Glad you enjoyed! Spectacular weather here! I love fall!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes so beautiful now!

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  7. radicalhope – I am a loving, kind woman recovering from violent trauma, emotional and physical abuse, and incest. I use poetry, music, and art to bring forth healing, truth, and understanding.
    radicalhope on said:

    Your pictures take my breath away!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Wonderful! 🙂

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  8. Shobha – London – I am an American expat based in London with my travel-loving family. I write at Just Go Places Blog about luxury, cultural and family travel.
    nylonliving on said:

    such blue sky!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes indeed! My absolute favorite color!

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  9. The Wanderlust Gene – Sixtyish female, no attachments. Have been visiting and living in Paradise - Sri Lanka - for twenty years, but now it's almost time to go home to Australia.
    The Wanderlust Gene on said:

    Such vivid colours and contrasts, Nicole – I love taking a virtual run with you around your neighbourhood lake, but I think it’s at this time of year that it really grabs me and running turns to a saunter as my eyes demand time to devour all that priceless beauty. Happy birthday to your Dad.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes I sure do love fall. My favorite time of the year. Everything about it makes me feel so alive!

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  10. adinparadise – I enjoy writing about anything and everything. It keeps me out of mischief. I love to travel and am fortunate enough to be able to do so quite frequently.
    adinparadise on said:

    Happy birthday to your dad, Nicole. Wonderful photos of a beautiful place. Abraham Lincoln once said, “A man is about as happy as he makes up his mind to be.” 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I love that quote! Lovely!!!!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! I love water and have always lived by it my entire life except for when I spent a semester studying in Paris. Other than that, I’m always near a lake. I love water so much. It calms me.

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  12. Lovely captures…as usual….love each and every picture you choose to post. Do convey my heartiest wishes to your dad and tell him that he has a wonderful daughter:)

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! I told him that and he just laughed! 🙂

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  13. Beautiful photos and a beautiful day. Add my birthday wishes to your father as well!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! I sure love fall!!!!

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  14. restlessjo – Hi! I’m Jo! Johanna when I’m feeling posh, Jan to my Dad, and Joasiu to my Polish family. A bit of a mix-up, that’s me. The one constant, however, is my restless nature. I love to travel and to explore our world. It doesn’t have to be the big wide world. I can be ridiculously happy not too far from home, so long as I’m seeking new horizons. Of course I have a wish list, and it was to help me fulfil my dreams that I started to write travel guides for a venture called Simonseeks. I’d always kept a travel diary, and it was hugely satisfying to share my experiences and to make new friends who shared my passion for travel. Alas, Simonseeks hit a few troubles, but I still find myself writing about my travels. I’ve become addicted. I’d love to share them, and to make more friends. So, it has to be a blog- right? Or do I mean- write?
    restlessjo on said:

    Love it, Nicole. Lucky old Dad, having a daughter like you 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Jo! 🙂 I’m lucky to have him! 🙂

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  15. one of the things i missed most from the united states was the leaves changing colors and the evident change between seasons – that doesn’t happen in australia! it’s finally getting chilly here in houston, and as soon as the leaves start to change color, i’ll take a bunch of photos and post them all!

    daniel
    http://www.myworldatyourfingertips.com

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for the comment Daniel! I love fall and ours is slowly fading. It was 77 today but this is it as normally we are in the 60s.

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  16. Given where you two have traveled together, there is no better way to honor your father’s birthday than through nature photos. 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Oh thanks LuAnn! 🙂 I have many fond memories of fall growing up and spending a gorgeous October day outside with my dad here in MN.

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  17. I just want to jump in your photos and experience a beautiful fall day. It has always been my favorite season and I miss it tremendously. Thanks, Nicole for the beautiful reminders.

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