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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 […]
Some days are just better than other days
February 19, 2016
We had a good walk under blue skies. We found the Bay right where it's supposed to be. We even found some lichen to show Mr. Tootlepedal. Finally, I discovered my dilemma before we headed home.
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 […]
Wordless Wednesday: Today’s Mail
February 10, 2016
Books in Northport
- I don't have much to say.
- It's all in here: the sublime, silly, dangerous, petty, too cute for words, and a shed tear.
- From the Tenth to the Twelfth
- Goodbye, November. Hello, Winter!
- Gratitude and Death
- Deer Season, Among Books
- Time’s Wingèd Chariot
- Looking and Looking and Looking!
- Color/Light and Home in Autumn
- Turn, Turn, Turn
Carsten in Denmark
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Torch Lake Views 
February 29, 2016
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