If you mow it they will run

August 26, 2008

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On my way to Central Lake to do laundry, I happened on a whole lot of vehicles parked alongside M-88.  Naturally I had to investigate.  I followed the gravel drive up the hill and found an amazing panorama.  Someone had mowed the meadow below into a cross-country course, where high school runners in a dozen different team jerseys were warming […]

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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 […]

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Summer’s winding down . . .

August 24, 2008

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Babs Young has been up in Chalevoix again, and sends this intelligence: This is the Belvedere Club beach in Charleviox. I guess it was a little too chilly this morning so was all closed up for at least this am. Ah well–be of good cheer. Every August we see a splotch of red or yellow […]

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You knew there’d be a sunflower . . .

August 17, 2008

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. . . but trust Babs to find a different path.  She said, The sunflowers between Torch Lake and Traverse City are just great, but Van Gogh seemed to capture them the best so here is a little different view of one about to open in a day or so.

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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.  […]

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Letters from Katherine: Who knew Aunt Betty was a biker?

August 15, 2008

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The entire Pearl/Beeby/Bretz/Berst clan is en fête this week, as Norton and Mary Lee’s son is getting married.  It’s possible the population of the township has doubled.  In any case, the general atmosphere of merrymaking has led to unexpected consequences, and this Letter from Katherine:  Gerry, We all know and love Aunt Betty (Beeby) but few of us […]

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