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Food Secrets from the Writing Studio and Bait Shop

January 10, 2012

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Hardly anyone outside of Family knows this secret. I have a brother-out-law who is an honest to goodness chef.

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

January 6, 2012

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It's getting embarrassing. Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I are united in our resolve.

A whole new year full of surprises

January 1, 2012

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For starters, I’m remodeling Torch Lake Views.  Give me a little minute, OK?  You know how it goes when you decide you picked the wrong color paint, and you stepped on the curtain rod and . . . but not to worry.  It’s going to be All Right.  I’m pretty sure. Here’s something to look […]

Good job, Mrs. Schoensee

November 26, 2011

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Almost three years ago Joanna Hicks carted me off to a band concert over in Central Lake. It was a wonderful experience, and the next day I wrote a little post (Let there be music). The 6th Grade Band had been together for just 14 weeks, but everyone managed to get to the end together. […]

The light at the end of the internet tunnel?

November 21, 2011

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Those of you from Away will not find this compelling reading. Just wait until tomorrow, OK? There will be spaniels, lakes, excellent treats--all the usual suspects. Those of you from Around Here are likely to learn something useful.

Essex Road Barn

November 19, 2011

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November has its moments, and a good number were on display on Friday.   A half hour with nothing to do but cast off and drift for a bit.  Climb around on the ridge above Ellsworth Lake.  Watch the breeze riffle the needles of a young white pine.  Make a circuit around an old barn that […]