The Raven, the Pussycat and the Moose

March 5, 2016

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Randolph the Kissable Moose, a Traverse City Tradition

A Raven and a Fat Black Pussycat went into a bar to kiss the Moose. And you thought nothing interesting ever happened Up North in the winter.

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Posted in: Artists of Antrim, Day trips in Northern Michigan, Everything else on Torch Lake Views, Up North in Michigan

Let there be light

March 4, 2016

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Shining clouds

Every day it grows lighter and lighter.  Last night we were up on the second ridge watching the sun set over Grand Traverse Bay–at 6:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.  That gave us time to take a picture and still get home before dark.  Excellent.   This morning we dawdled about, luxuriating in the morning sunshine. […]

Posted in: Everything else on Torch Lake Views, Letters from Andi, Letters from the Weatherman, Up North in Michigan

Marching on

March 3, 2016

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Lots going on but I thought you should have this photo of a storm blowing across Grand Traverse Bay. You may recognize the volcanic formations along the shoreline. The photo is by Andi Laidlaw. The volcano is entirely Mama Nature's doing. Back soon.

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OK, Babs is in Key West – but Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I went to the beach

February 29, 2016

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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.

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Posted in: Adventures outdoors, Babs Young photos, Everything else on Torch Lake Views, Postcards, Things to do in Torch Lake Township, Up North in Michigan

As the lake turns

February 26, 2016

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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 […]

Posted in: Adventures outdoors, Babs Young photos, Everything else on Torch Lake Views, In my opinion . . ., Up North in Michigan

Comin’ right up

February 22, 2016

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Babs writes: The sun rises on the west side of Torch Lake. It was a nice sunrise!   I will translate for you.  The sun rose in the east.  People who live on the west side of Torch Lake watched it set the clouds on fire and drank their coffee. People who live on the east side of […]

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