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We had Spring this afternoon

April 9, 2011

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It's northern Michigan. We delight in whatever spring we get.

Eat those bad boys

April 7, 2011

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I've been arguing that the best way to fight invasive species is to eat them. I mean that we--people--should eat them. I'm opposed to bringing in exotic things that will eat the exotic pests because once they've done the job, well, what will they eat next?

Walking song in the key of blue

April 6, 2011

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I think the best route for the Don Gould Memorial 5k Walk runs from the Day Park to the Nature Preserve and up the beach to Eden Shores, with a shuttle back to the Day Park. Maybe I'll start practicing The Happy Wanderer. Val-deriiiiii, Val-deraaaaa . . .

Now you see it, now you don’t

April 2, 2011

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Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I were feeling like slackers. Everyone else was out and about early, the birds laying their plans for the day, the deer browsing through the yard, and there we were, still at our breakfast.

Eastport Creek and Lakeview Cemetery

April 1, 2011

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This business of laying out a 5k course is more challenging than I thought it would be, but I'm keeping at it. For one thing, I want it to be a pretty walk. For another, I promised Heather there wouldn't be any squishy parts.

First stop: Torch Lake emerges from winter

March 31, 2011

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I was scouting routes for our 5k run/walk and decided that wherever we meander we have to stop here.