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Valentine’s Day – 2026

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and we were traveling from Whitefish Point back to Ann Arbor. This covers the day perfectly for many people. Susan showed me snow fleas and I considered that my present. Our day started with a Common Grackle which is extremely rare in the Upper Peninsula in winter. The I suggested that…

An interesting start to the year

Every year I keep track of what I seen. This includes plants, animals and fungi. Typically, by this time of year I’ve seen 2-300 total species. This includes starting the year in Oregon. This year I have vowed to be more observant and pay attention to the “little” things such as lichens and fungi. In…

Super Bowl LX halftime

Before the Super Bowl game I didn’t know Green Day. But their music was OK. I was waiting for Bad Bunny during the halftime show. But, I really enjoyed the football game as well. I was rooting for the Seahawks and defensively they were spectacular. I was also surprised at the media reports today about…

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