Category Archives: nature

When you encounter a snag in your nature walk.

As those ever-present hot, humid August days wore on, once again I found myself at Lake Erie Metropark. Enroute to this venue, I mused that even I may be a bit “marshed out” as the appeal of the Lotus beds … Continue reading

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Slowly warming up after an argument. #Wordless Wednesday #Um, whose fault was it ‘cuz I forgot?

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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“Despite the forecast …

… live like it’s Spring” ~ Lilly Pulitzer I need an oversized broom as I am in a hurry to whisk February away and welcome in March. This is the time of year I begin to dream of long and … Continue reading

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Meet the Quality Control Crew. #Wordless Wednesday #Peanut perusers testing peanuts for freshness and weight!

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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February made me shiver …

… with every footstep I did quiver. Bad ice on the doorstep, I couldn’t take one more step. Well, you “get” it, especially those of you that have been dealing with multiple snow/ice storms.  Here in Southeast Michigan, round after … Continue reading

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Bee nice or buzz off! #Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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RED-dy, Set, Go!!

This week we go all out for the color red and hearts.  Not only is it National Heart Month, but it is the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, the holiday when chocolate abounds, chubby cupids are flitting about and … Continue reading

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Gawkers. #Wordless Wednesday #Perhaps they’re looking for Spring?

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Weather whiplash and wingin’ it.

Whew, we’re finally in February and mercifully The Groundhog* did not see its shadow meaning Spring is just around the corner, or so we hope.  I wrote 99.9% of this post last Friday, while the rain was pouring down and … Continue reading

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Eastern Black Swallowtail and Coneflowers. #Wordless Wednesday #I’m thinking warm thoughts – how ’bout you?

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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