Just a few blocks from home in Ann Arbor is a delightful art instillation that changes approximately every 30 days – The Creal MicroGallery. This wonderful spot to view a variety of art projects from all over, not just Ann Arbor or Michigan is easily accessible to both adults and children. This month’s art featuresContinue reading “Creal MicroGallery – December, 2024”
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A fun start to the week
This is really funny, especially since it occurred on December 1st, which is Bunny, Bunny day. In our house this is a tradition that Susan introduced Alexis and me to in 1985. The way it goes is if you say Rabbit, Rabbit first on the last day of the month you will have a luckyContinue reading “A fun start to the week”
The end of November
We had dinner at Amadeus an Eastern European restaurant that features some wonderful Polish food. We’ve been eating here for over twenty years. It was our Thursday night retreat when we were both teaching. We would have a long leisurely meal as my week would be over but Susan would have a final Friday ofContinue reading “The end of November”
Thanksgiving, 2024
The past couple of days have been wonderful and packed full of people and places. We spent two days in Petosky with Mike and Deb, also getting to see Susan and Isaac. Great meals and games. We spent a morning in downtown Petosky where we went to the watch shop, kitchen store, book store andContinue reading “Thanksgiving, 2024”
Travel day thoughts and humor
Yesterday make 165 years since Darwin published On the Origin of Species. Perhaps nothing has affected my life more than Darwin’s writings. This, along with the Voyage of the Begal, and his theory of evolution have allowed me to evolve into what I am today. Which often makes me look at events through the eyesContinue reading “Travel day thoughts and humor”
November at Whitefish Point
November is when we start burning wood in our stove. We’ll see how well I did spliting kindling and smaller pieces to get the fires going and how long it will last. So far it’s looking like we might be set for the Winter and Spring. What a difference a year makes. The photo onContinue reading “November at Whitefish Point”
Whitefish Point, November 2024
Walking along the boardwalk towards the point we found where the waterfowl shack had been moved for the winter. While it is only a few hundred yards from where it was and it was a lot of work to move it is in a safe place for the winter. The “point” has grown some 120Continue reading “Whitefish Point, November 2024”
Humor for a dreary day
It’s been overcast at Whitefish Point for the better part of the past week. Storms have been coming from the north bring cool weather and them from the east bring rain. There’s been no snow since we’ve been here, which is pretty unusual. Now on to some cartoons to brighten your day. This is fromContinue reading “Humor for a dreary day”
Douglas, Day-3 birds
Needless to say not all of our time in Douglas was spent eating and giving a talk. We also spent time with Martin and Catherine out looking for birds. In the Allegan State Game Area we found a field with over 500 Sandhill Cranes. It’s always nice seeing so many on the ground. While weContinue reading “Douglas, Day-3 birds”
Douglas, Day-2
The day started with breakfast at Happystance, which I can highly recommend. And anyplace with a flamingo at their entrance should be great. After breakfast we went to Oval Beach in search of a nature trail. The near the entance to the beach we found a trail for Mount Baldhead, which was excellent. For lunchContinue reading “Douglas, Day-2”
Michael's Place 