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A night on Torch Lake
Ah, the calm after the storm. Nothing like a full moon over Torch, especially after Bombs Bursting in Air. Katherine writes that this is what it looked like after her dog, Maya, had finally dropped off to sleep with the help of "doggie downers."
The Weatherman contemplates Tiger Rock
July 2, 2012
This is how we mark the rise and fall of the Great Lakes. We measure them against our own beloved places and our own selves. Bruce asks Do other people name their favorite rocks?
Hanging out on the river
May 11, 2012
It wasn’t all rain this week. Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I spent a pleasant sunny morning hanging out on the Elk River with Louan. We took note of the Sea Lamprey trap. It’s tucked in there next to the stone wall on the right. Here’s a closeup for you. The slimy bloodsuckers are one […]
Spooky doings and it’s not even Halloween
May 7, 2012
For weeks I've been on about the famous Perigee Moon. I was going to do this right. I would have a glorious image for Torch Lake Views.
A beguiling tree and Mama Nature’s Index
May 5, 2012
Most of my greatest pleasures have something to do with wandering around in the woods and fields of Antrim County, dipping down to the creeks and the riverbanks, peering into the depths of the lakes, walking the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. I keep an eye out for wildflowers, clouds, birds, furry critters, salamanders, trees, […]
Summertime, and the livin’ is breezy
April 29, 2012
Fish are jumpin’ . . . . well, not quite. Babs Young writes: There are some who think summer has arrived. It was sunny, but not swimming weather. This dude was taking advantage of the strong winds across the East Bay in Traverse City. That neoprene wetsuit is the only thing standing between our dudely […]
Books in Northport
- I don't have much to say.
- It's all in here: the sublime, silly, dangerous, petty, too cute for words, and a shed tear.
- From the Tenth to the Twelfth
- Goodbye, November. Hello, Winter!
- Gratitude and Death
- Deer Season, Among Books
- Time’s Wingèd Chariot
- Looking and Looking and Looking!
- Color/Light and Home in Autumn
- Turn, Turn, Turn
Carsten in Denmark
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Torch Lake Views 
July 3, 2012
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