Category Archives: walk

Some days are diamond … some days are stone.

It’s the first Monday of a new month, so today’s calendar page is the header image. I agree with John Burroughs – I do the same thing every time I set out on a walk in a park setting. The … Continue reading

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Learning on my terms.

Last week I received an e-mail – the re: line was “Hello, Dear LPHS 1973 Classmate!” and the topic was our LPHS 50th Reunion. Even though my previous RSVPs were a hard “no” it seemed the flyer attached to the … Continue reading

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Dandelion Darling. #Wordless Wednesday #Wanna share?

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

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Pickin’ and grinnin’ and …

… pitchin’ in. On any given day, loose litter blows about in the gentle wind … a stray fast-food wrapper here, an empty water bottle there. A half-eaten apple, carelessly tossed aside, reposes near the perimeter path, evidently too dilapidated … Continue reading

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Tree-hugging and trekking.

Just like many Michiganders, on Earth Day 2023, I awoke to a soggy Saturday. While I sipped my coffee, I decided that Mother Earth was shedding tears … tears for what has become of our planet. I am not talking … Continue reading

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Spring cleaning, er … preening! #Wordless Wednesday #Now I’m good to go and I’ll get a gullfriend!

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

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Proceeding at a snail’s pace! #Wordless Wednesday #Must. Do. Better!

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

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Easy like (Easter) Sunday morning.

Easter Sunday morning was picture-perfect, so after a quick stop to walk one mile and feed the critters at my favorite nature nook, I headed straight to Heritage Park. As I crossed the parking lot, there was an unusual sight, … Continue reading

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A Mallard muses about reflections: is it live … or is it Memorex? #Wordless Wednesday

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

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Kindred souls.

It may seem like I write a lot about lavishing sunflower seeds and peanuts on my furry and feathered friends, especially the squirrels. But, please know that other people are concerned about how animals survive in brutal weather too, especially … Continue reading

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