Category Archives: walking

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?

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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!

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

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

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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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A keen observer.

It is a new month, so we’re flipping over to April’s nature calendar page. The venue is Phang Nga Bay, Thailand. What a great spot to sit and watch the world go by and I like the sentiment as well. … Continue reading

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“Spring is sprung. The grass is riz. I wonder where the birdies is?” ~ Anonymous

There is more March madness than just the events that take place on the hardwood. While both our Michigan teams are gone from this annual college basketball extravaganza, a little March madness has been afoot at my favorite nature nook, … Continue reading

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