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Babs goes to the library

May 18, 2008

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I loved the Carnegie Library in Rhinelander Wisconsin.  I remember the way the books felt in my hand – the serene atmosphere – the wonderful illustrations in the Beatrix Potter books – the way the children’s section smelled, that mix of dust and old paper and ink and furniture polish and just a hint of […]

Blossoms from Babs – Happy Day to Everyone

May 11, 2008

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Babs sent you a present today, with this note:  The cherry blossoms are reaching their peak. Here are some that I’ve enhanced a bit in photoshop. I was going to find some marsh marigolds but Gerry beat me to them. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. Happy day to the rest of us.

The Babs Came Back, the Very Next Day

May 5, 2008

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Remember the song?  Never mind.  Babs is back, and on her way home she captured early spring in the cherry orchards along Elk Lake Road.  Here you go:  

Babs on the road

April 27, 2008

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That Babs – you never can tell where she’ll turn up next.  Now she’s gone off to Mackinac, just when things are greening up in Torch Lake Township.  She sent us a postcard: Spring is slowly moving north and is just about to reach Mackinac Island. The Grand Hotel will open for the season with […]

Spring sunset over Antrim County

April 21, 2008

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Sometimes, Babs Young writes, you just have to stop and take a picture.  Coming west on Essex Road one day last week, she captured this glorious sunset.  Views like this always make me feel rich.  Aren’t you lucky to live here! say visiting friends.  No, I think, just very smart.

Purple Crocus Majesty

April 14, 2008

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Babs has outdone herself. She found these magnificent crocuses in a sunny spot, and on the strength of that, she predicts spring. I’m reserving judgment on that.  I predict more April. Taxes. Howling.