Nothing says "fun at the beach" like a polka in northern Minnesota.   This is my dad playing the song that I remember most as a child growing up, the Tick Tock Polka.  I was always fascinated at how loud his accordion was back then, and like comfort food, that particular polka is very meaningful to me.

My Dad learned how to play while still a 12 year old kid and I remember the story of how when he was in the army in Korea, some of the brass found out that he could play and they miraculously dug up an accordion for him.

In this video of 2015 he's now 83 years old.  So, for as long as Northwind Lodge (Jasper Lake Resort) has formally been a resort in Lake County, my dad has been playing his accordion.

That's a lot of history at this Minnesota resort.
 

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Painting Dogs in Northern Minnesota

July 5th and another laid back day at Northwind Lodge.  Looks like I'm heading backing to my former life of painting.  I kind of missed it, actually.  It's nice to be back in familiar waters once again.  

Spectacular weather, beautiful days. good fishing and a little bit of paint.  How come you aren't here?

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