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Be careful what you wish for.  That sticky heat and humidity was becoming a drag, and, for everyone who wished for cooler temps, well … they are here.  All of a sudden it seems like the real Fall has arrived, … Continue reading →

Nope, that is not the pace that I am moving at these days in this extreme heat.  It is the phrase that describes the speed that the leaves are falling from the trees.  My favorite meteorologist, Paul Gross, says that … Continue reading →

You’ve all no doubt heard this expression about making the most of your time when conditions are good for doing so.  This proverb’s origin is from the farmers’ need to harvest their hay while the sun was shining, so they … Continue reading →

Whew – well it was a hot and sticky morning once again.  I left early, but, unlike in mid-Summer when I try to beat the oppressive heat and humidity by leaving long before the sun is out full strength, Ol’ … Continue reading →

Meteorologically speaking, Fall officially arrived here in Michigan today at 4:02 p.m.  The weatherman said that Summer is working overtime.  I agree, so perhaps we should call these next few wickedly hot days “Fummer” or “Sall” – what do you … Continue reading →

Well, those were the conditions as I set out on my walk this morning.  It sure wasn’t too inviting, but rain wasn’t present, nor was it in the forecast, so off I went.  Besides, who wants to complain about our … Continue reading →

I’ve dusted off my semi-regular “Tuesday Musings” post, as it has been a while since it appeared in this blog.  I’m writing today about my dusty treasures and trinkets, discovered as I ravaged through the basement on my cleaning blitz … Continue reading →

In my recent blog post entitled “Glimpses”, I mentioned the sighting of a raccoon at Council Point Park on my morning walk.  Although I’ve not spotted him (or her) since that day, I won’t give up looking yet.  That post … Continue reading →

My boss was out of the office today, so I decided to expand my horizons and return to Heritage Park, rather than my regular stomping grounds. I figured this second visit would involve more walking, and less exploring and picture-taking, … Continue reading →

According to the weatherman, the dregs of Hurricane Irma should have hampered this morning’s walk, so I was pleasantly surprised to see no rain, just huge dark clouds overhead.  They were rather ominous looking, so I grabbed the umbrella before … Continue reading →