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Day trip: Scenic drive through ripening plenty

July 16, 2008

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When I was little, I lived on a farm in Wisconsin and took it for granted that I would eat peas off the vine, sitting in the dirt in the sun while a loving grandma worked nearby. I would pick blackberries and blueberries in the sandy, brambly patches near the woods. No wonder that years […]

Babs went wading

July 14, 2008

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A bit of Grand Traverse Bay winds through Elk Rapids, around the sandy “island” where the Noble house was turned into the library – through Veterans Park, past a wonderful old dreaming tree – and back out into itself.  Along the way it makes lovely places for children to play on a perfect July day.  […]

Gardens of Eden Shores

July 13, 2008

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Just so you know, Babs is poring over her loot from the last week, trying to decide which gem to send us.  While we wait, I want to tell you about my neighbor’s garden. Karen and Bruce have owned property up here for ages, and used to haul their RV and boat up for summer […]

Day trip: Reports of angels from around the Bay

July 11, 2008

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I know, I know – Torch Lake Views is about Torch Lake Township.  However.  In this one area of my life, I am the boss of me, and I say let’s take a day trip every now and then.  I therefore introduce you to some friends from around the Bay. Roger Rowen and I have […]

Rhubarb pie, the right tool for the job, and Environmental Verification – whoever said rural life was simple?

July 10, 2008

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I’d like to think everyone in the Township turns to Torch Lake Views for the news of the day – but I know it’s not so. For the really important stuff, we watch the signs outside the farm markets up and down US-31. The bulletins at Bargy’s last week announced that strawberries and rhubarb were […]

Milkweed’s back – monarchs sure to follow

July 8, 2008

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I’ve always loved the monarch butterflies that congregated on the Bay, and I missed them when they disappeared, along with the milkweed that is an essential part of their life cycle.  Today, though, I found lots of milkweed in bloom on the shore – and a monarch, too!  [Edit 7/9/08] After this post went up […]

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