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OK, so, define “treats”

November 5, 2009

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I can’t get Trick-or-Treaters to come to the Writing Studio and Bait Shop.  (Maybe they worry about what the treats might be.  Buzzbaits?  Crawlers?  Bad poetry?)  They go to the Eastport Market, though, and the Papparazza of Eastport was there. I figure it’s never too late to decorate this place with pictures of cute little […]

A perfect 4th of July weekend in northern Michigan

July 6, 2009

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Babs writes:  Every 4th of July there is a parade in Central Lake and the Blue Heaven Gang is usually one of the attractions. This year was no exception. Two trucks, four golf carts and one Ranger carried somewhere over 40 of us right down Main Street. That’s an Up North 4th of July for […]

Happy 4th of July

July 4, 2009

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May you have a lovely day with family and friends Sharing a good meal and warm laughter In a pretty place In peace

Frugal Bugle: Friends of the Library used book sale

July 4, 2009

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Over in Central Lake a new sign points readers to the Friends of the Library used book store.  It’s a dandy place filled with inexpensive children’s storybooks, Michigan history, classic novels, mysteries, biographies, cookbooks—something for everyone who likes to read.  Every Fourth of July the Friends put up a big tent on the lawn and have a real blowout […]

Cuter kid, younger daddy. Another take on Fathers Day.

June 22, 2009

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As I was walking through the neighborhood with Miss Sadie and the Cowboy I met Tommy and his dad, Ken, going for a little Fathers Day bike ride. The Disreputable Duo were ecstatic. They like Tommy a lot. Much petting and leash tangling ensued, but nobody fell over. I figure the day will be a […]

Babs sends an elegant daffodil for Mother’s Day

May 10, 2009

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Babs Young sent you one Mother’s Day present last Sunday (remember the lambs? Go look at the lambs again, and the llama, too. You can’t look at that llama too many times. Here’s the link: Awwww!) That’s why she sent this message today: I guess I did Mother’s Day a week too soon. So now […]