It is an odd sort of winter, but the little kids don't care. They're having a good time sliding on half an inch of snow.
Babs has been down to Elk Rapids pondering the year's mortality. She writes: Most of the boats are now gone from Grace Memorial Harbor in Elk Rapids. So I guess fall is really here. The cool temps are a good indicator too, but this was a recent spectacular sunset.
I had meant this to be “Saying good-bye to summer” – which in my case is not all bad, as I am a fool for autumn – but I have spent a good part of the afternoon trying to deal with internet strangeness/WordPress goofups and I am having deep thoughts. We Shall See. If you […]
I had a really good time the other day, and I believe I may have found my happy feet. I'm pretty sure that all of you are way ahead of me on this particular curve, but what the heck. One or two of you may be back here with me, and we can catch up together.
Babs writes: This is from last Thursday evening in Elk Rapids at Veterans’ Memorial Park where Art Rapids! sponsored Classical Jazz Fusion by Nancy Stagnitta, flute; Ron Getz, guitar; Jeff Beaven, bass; Randy Marsh, drums. It was a perfect evening. Great music, good weather and a grand sunset.
Winter is definitely over. That must mean it's, yes, Orange Cone Season in Michigan! Beginning next week (July 18 onward) you can expect intermittent lane closures between the northern edge of Elk Rapids and Campbell Road.
January 3, 2012
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