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You may recall I recently wrote about Jill Wellington, the Michigan photographer whose photos I often use in my blog posts.  Jill has been learning macro photography on her iPhone and posting pictures of water droplets and snowflakes on Facebook.  … Continue reading →

While I wasn’t standing on the pier along the Detroit River as early as last Sunday morning, today I had my binoculars pressed to my frozen face before most folks enjoyed their first cup of coffee.  Heading out the door … Continue reading →

Last Sunday I spent a delightful morning at three parks getting my nature fix, then, within 24 hours, the weather went from enjoyable, to bitter cold, snowy and icy.  The wacky roller coaster weather has prevailed this entire Winter season.  … Continue reading →

Sadly, our Spring-like interlude is over and the snow, ice and bitter cold that is the reality of Winter, came rushing back with a vengeance. Many of us are miffed here in the Mitten State because all the weather forecasters … Continue reading →

The clock alarm started buzzing, interrupting my sound sleep.  “Alright already!” I cried, as if that statement alone would stop the annoying noise.  I thought about today’s agenda and was prepared to hit the snooze button at least a dozen … Continue reading →

Well, it’s not as if the Ecorse Creek at Council Point Park is extraordinarily special.  Most months of the year, it is a murky-looking color of brown.  This body of water is certainly not worthy of reflection like Walden Pond … Continue reading →

It was a glorious Friday here in Southeast Michigan, despite the frosty temperature this morning.   The sun put in an early appearance, busting through the clouds with a big burst of energy and bathing the Earth in a warm glow.  … Continue reading →

Well, it felt like forever and a day since I last walked at my favorite nature nook.  That’s because it was one month ago today when I was last there.  You may recall my blog post recounting my encounter with … Continue reading →

While the title of this blog post may sound like a self-help book for middle-aged brain fatigue, it was actually the last weather forecast I heard before meandering outside this morning.  Just like yesterday, it was gray and gloomy, but … Continue reading →

Winter marches on, but I’ve resumed the walking regimen … for now. Woo-hoo, I’ve walked a total of twelve miles in 2018, as of today.  That lowly total is hardly something to brag about, and, I know I have a … Continue reading →