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OK, Babs is in Key West – but Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I went to the beach
Many people Around Here look forward to the weekly Michigan Picture from Babs. Except when she goes to Key West in February. It's probably obvious that Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I are not in Key West. We did, however, go to the beach.
As the lake turns
February 26, 2016
Due to an error in judgment, I listened to various sound bites from last night’s “debate.” At least I know better than to have a television. When the din threatened to overwhelm me, I turned to contemplating the Great Lakes. Collectively they are the largest body of fresh surface water in the world. They are larger […]
Comin’ right up
February 22, 2016
Babs writes: The sun rises on the west side of Torch Lake. It was a nice sunrise! I will translate for you. The sun rose in the east. People who live on the west side of Torch Lake watched it set the clouds on fire and drank their coffee. People who live on the east side of […]
Babs goes to Norwood
February 14, 2016
Babs Young was out and about in the sparkly day. She writes: It was a beautiful day in northern Michigan today, chilly and sunny. This is the old school in Norwood that is now the home of the Norwood Area Historical Society.
Giant tree lobsters and other good news
February 12, 2016
I have been following Oregon Public Radio quite closely this week and was delighted to discover an NPR story about the Giant Tree Lobster.
The Road to Barnard, Part 2, in which some questions are answered and others raised
February 11, 2016
As Part 1 closed, Bruce, Andi and I were headed out Barnard Road. Bruce drove, I talked, Andi watched for signs. I babbled on about how Barnard was settled in 1866 when Barnard Burns filed his homestead claim on 160 acres and built a sawmill on the creek that tumbled through the land. He became the first […]
Carsten in Denmark
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