Where in the world is Babs?

November 27, 2011

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Never mind, we’ll tell you. She writes, I’m not in Michigan this Sunday, but I am in Florence, Italy where my niece Cyndi completed her first marathon today. She did very well and did it in a little over four hours. My other niece Patti is here too and we are making a small vacation […]

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Good job, Mrs. Schoensee

November 26, 2011

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Almost three years ago Joanna Hicks carted me off to a band concert over in Central Lake. It was a wonderful experience, and the next day I wrote a little post (Let there be music). The 6th Grade Band had been together for just 14 weeks, but everyone managed to get to the end together. […]

And a happy Blue and Green Friday to you

November 25, 2011

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Yesterday, Thanksgiving Day, began with the usual rituals.

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The sweetness of late autumn

November 22, 2011

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This has been an excellent day all the way around—a nice change from some of the others we've had lately. I could unreel it in any direction and enjoy it all over again. It seems worth remembering each of its pleasures, because I suspect there is some other day lurking out there in the dim future when I will need help remembering blessings to count.

The light at the end of the internet tunnel?

November 21, 2011

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Those of you from Away will not find this compelling reading. Just wait until tomorrow, OK? There will be spaniels, lakes, excellent treats--all the usual suspects. Those of you from Around Here are likely to learn something useful.

And then the sun rose

November 21, 2011

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On her way out of town, Babs took the time to send out her weekly picture.  She writes: No matter what the season, you just can’t beat a Torch Lake sunrise.  I believe she is right.  I recommend you click for a bigger view. I did not get this until after I had fed you […]

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