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Good things come in surprise packages

March 30, 2012

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First came a call from Betty Beeby. She had some books to donate to the Wilkinson Museum. Would I like to come over and inventory them for the museum’s collection? Well yes I would. Any opportunity to paw through Betty’s stash of Eastport Stuff is bound to lead to adventure. One of the books she […]

Some things bear watching

March 22, 2012

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Miss Sadie and the Cowboy spent all day yesterday enjoying the nice weather out on the deck. I realize that Miss Sadie’s ears are back, but that’s because she does not particularly like being photographed. The Cowboy ignored the camera. He was a resolute Watch Spaniel. No chipmunks would be allowed on the premises. We […]

Would you like to swing on a star, be-doomp, be-doomp

March 21, 2012

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Remember that song? Carrying moonbeams home in a jar always sounded really appealing, sort of like having whole galaxies of lightning bugs to read by. I'm just humming, pay no attention. We can edit it out in post.

Wolf Cubs, Tiger Cubs, Bear Cubs, Webelos and the Pinewood Derby

March 19, 2012

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I tell you, there's nothing so humbling to the amateur photographer as trying to cover a sporting event—and I say this as one who has been humbled in every conceivable way, photographically speaking. Nevertheless, I persevere. Next up, the Pinewood Derby.

Cora and Gerry become patrons of the Scouts

March 17, 2012

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On Friday Cora Stoppert and I went down to Elk Rapids High School for the annual fish dinner fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 46. We were prepared for an elegant evening and we were not disappointed. This is Edward. He would be our helper.

Lemon pepper cod a la Boy Scout

March 16, 2012

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It is good to make provisions for all sorts of eventualities. A person may, for example, find her email access all messed up. A person may, for example, find her blog commenting all messed up. To all this I say, Go Fish In these troubled times, it is good to walk down the road and […]