Other people’s raised bed seemed to have become inhabited by ghosts and witches. Ours still has tomatoes, beans and peppers. Don’t drink and fly – serious accidents can happen. Then again, perhaps the witch was texting. And finally, one of my favorite yards (so far) is the family having a drink with their dogs. MoreContinue reading “It’s beginning to look at like like Halloween”
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An interesting week
The first layer of asphalt has been laid on most of Saunders Crescent and Hatcher Crescent. Supposidly the entire project will be done by Saturday. This project started in late March, so it will be a relief to everybody on the “Crescents” to see it completed. It’s been interesting watching the asphalt being put down.Continue reading “An interesting week”
Fall Colors, 2024
We always leave our place at Whitefish Point, Michigan with mixed feelings. AT least on our drive home yesterday we had some nice views of the changing colors that are always a highlight of the fall. Right now the maples are starting to turn red, the aspens are going to yellow and some of theContinue reading “Fall Colors, 2024”
Whitefish Point – more birds
Everybody gets excited when they see a Spruce Grouse. I understand that, remembering the days before we had our place here. But, in reality they are surprisingly common – if you know where to look. Personally, I get equally excited when I find a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker that I can photograph. Of course this frequently meansContinue reading “Whitefish Point – more birds”
Whitefish Point – September, 2024
The view south-west from the tip of Whitefish Point where we have been for the past week. Evening at the point looking northwest. It’s always fun finding interesting animal tracks. These are bear tracks. The photo on the right has Susan’s foo for some size comparison. Planting day at the habitat restoration site. People, leadContinue reading “Whitefish Point – September, 2024”
On this day
A little piece that I wrote in December 2001 when I was still an actual writer.
The hazards of traveling
The other day Susan and I walking over to a nearby Chinese restaurant for lunch. After lunch we each got a fortune cookie. Mine had the following fortune: “You will step foot on the soil of many countries.” Well, that’s a fortune that I like. In the past few years I have had te pleasureContinue reading “The hazards of traveling”
Two interesting days in history
Danny Jansen managed to do something that has never been seen before in major league baseball in August, 2024. This game between Toronto and Boston started in June. The game was suspended due to weather and resumed in August. Jansen was the starting catcher for Toronto in June. Shortly after the suspended game he wasContinue reading “Two interesting days in history”
Searching for a rare bird in Michigan
The other day started out with a beautiful full Moon. Soon Susan and I were heading out to look for a bird that is a rare nesting species in Michigan. We were headed to Sharon Mills. There are nice trails that pass through grasslands and skirt the woods. Milkweeds had monarch caterpillars and milkweed tussockContinue reading “Searching for a rare bird in Michigan”
A prairie in Wisconsin
When we were in Wisconsin earlier this month we spent a morning at Black Earth Prairie with our friend Nate and his partner Anna. This delightful little prairie was filled with plants that we haven’t seen in some time. Susan and Nate looking at and identifying plants. We were all are. It was a beautifulContinue reading “A prairie in Wisconsin”
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