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Three peachy, healthy, intriguing things to do this week

August 25, 2008

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Pick a perfect peach, or apricot, or nectarine . . . this is glory time at the orchards. Explore Tai Chi or massage or yoga – or just visit the magical gardens during the Wellbeing Evening at Pine Hill Nursery on Wednesday. (See the Community Calendar for more details.) Find a porch swing or a […]

Time to read books about polar bears

August 17, 2008

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Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I opened the door on a suspiciously still and warmish morning.  Easing our way into our walk, we were yawning in front of Bruce and Karen’s as they were heading to church.  We exchanged pleasantries.  Then Karen said the dreaded words.  “They’re saying it’s going to be really muggy today.”  I hate muggy.  […]

A place on a lake in Michigan

August 11, 2008

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My sister Susan, a high-powered scientist who has lived in and traveled to beautiful places all over the world, told the story.  Her workout group of equally high-powered and disciplined sorts was trading stories about where they’d live if they could live anywhere.  An atelier in Paris – a beach in Fiji – a Manhattan co-op . […]

Come to the Fair! Antrim County Fair, Aug. 7-9, Craven Park, Bellaire

August 5, 2008

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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 […]

A fine morning for a walk

July 31, 2008

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Too much to do, too little time.  These should hold you for a bit.  I’ll come back later and tell you more about them. Oh-if you click on the picture you can see it at a decent size.

Gardens of Eden Shores

July 13, 2008

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Just so you know, Babs is poring over her loot from the last week, trying to decide which gem to send us.  While we wait, I want to tell you about my neighbor’s garden. Karen and Bruce have owned property up here for ages, and used to haul their RV and boat up for summer […]