Five minute nature lesson

May 26, 2011

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From tiny star flowers to tall white pines, everything in the woods is busy making more of itself. Pollen fills the air and floats on every watery meander. The bees are decked out in it like loggers in sawdust. I am overcome with the wonder of it all or allergies, take your pick. I am […]

Island House

May 25, 2011

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Sooner or later everyone takes a picture of this bridge. It’s perhaps the single most recognizable emblem of Elk Rapids. Katherine and I were documenting the recycled art projects on display last week, so she took a picture of Dorothy in her ruby slippers and I took a picture of both of ’em. Cross the […]

What was I thinking?

May 24, 2011

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I was down in Elk Rapids again, picking Jackie Weber's brain about matters editorial and genealogical, when I made a wrong turn and ended up in the place where they keep the illicit substances.

This just in from Babs Young, ace reporter – Full bloom

May 23, 2011

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Whew. Babs has surfaced. She wrote: Today was a glorious day. Cherries in full bloom and above 80º. It’s pouring rain right now, but we will hope for skies like this again soon.  [That was last night.  Now it’s Monday morning and all bright and blue-skied again.] You know what this means don’t you. Cherries […]

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Two aspirins and a slideshow

May 23, 2011

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Flowers with scary names. Aliens. Springtime in northern Michigan.

Posted in: Adventures outdoors

Sunday afternoon TLV

May 22, 2011

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Beyond this point there might be almost anything.

Posted in: Adventures outdoors