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Come to the Fair! Antrim County Fair, Aug. 7-9, Craven Park, Bellaire
The Antrim County Fair is the real deal. Take a look at the schedule of events in the Antrim County Fair Book* (the snazzy purple line art on the cover is the work of Sarah Swain, age 7). There will be a horse show. There will be llama judging, swine judging, and cavies judging. There will […]
Babs undercover
July 28, 2008
Babs has been scouting the northern borderlands, and brought back undercover surveillance of the Charlevoix Armada. OK she went to East Park for the day and took some pictures of sailboats. My version’s more fun. I like my swash buckled. I like the painterly drape of the sail in the foreground – Babs, did you […]
The nooks, the crannies, the incredibly perfect ways to spend part of your vacation in Torch Lake Township
July 25, 2008
We all have a picture in our minds of the Perfect Vacation. The one where the car doesn’t break down, the kids don’t get poison ivy, Mom and Dad don’t get sunburned, and all the Amazing Attractions really are amazing. Here are some really good things to do in and around Torch Lake Township. I […]
Day trip: Scenic drive through ripening plenty
July 16, 2008
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 […]
Day trip: Reports of angels from around the Bay
July 11, 2008
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 […]
Carsten in Denmark
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