Browsing All Posts published on »September, 2011«

Hatching good ideas in Detroit and bobcats on the flat road

September 30, 2011

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I could not decide between these subjects and concluded that I did not have to. You get them both, an embarrassment of riches.

Come on over to the Township Hall right now

September 28, 2011

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I just remembered what I forgot. If you are from Around Here and you happen to read this before it’s too late, please forgive me. The Torch Lake Township EMS is sponsoring a Health Fair today, Wednesday, from 10 to 4 over at the Township Hall. This is such a good thing, and I am […]

The Sunflower Series: Babs addresses the question of aging

September 26, 2011

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Babs Young writes: I think sunflowers are better the older they get. These were left over at the Jordan River Arts Council and I loved the way they were aging. Color is coming to Northern Michigan maybe sooner rather than later. So I’m looking for great color this fall.

Artists at work. OK to make noise. Also mess.

September 25, 2011

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I always do what Louan Lechler says when it comes to music, and she said I needed to hear Les Dalgliesh sing his songs.  So there I was at Lindy Bishop’s Seed Studio, where Les and Patrick Harrison were the featured musicians for the monthly Sketch Live Music evening.  The place was littered with creative […]

Broadband by Thanksgiving

September 23, 2011

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I've seen the trucks out and about. I have waved at The Installer Guys and offered to bring them coffee and promised them a parade when they're done.

Inside the tumbler

September 22, 2011

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Do you know about rock tumblers?  They’re drums that turn and turn, patiently polishing rocks in a slurry of water and grit.  Put in some Petoskey stones and the right combination of water and grit, start it running, and go about your business.  Eventually you open it up, rinse off the contents, and admire your […]