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The weather outside is frightful, but the sherpa’s so delightful! #Wordless Wednesday #Brr! #But today will be 55F!

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

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East side, west side, all around the town …

It is time for the final tally of miles walked this past year. Yes, I made it … whew! I actually finished up a few weeks ago thanks to stellar weather in October and early November. Good thing I wasn’t … Continue reading

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Season’s Treatings!

One could liken the non-stop parade of tantalizing goodies to a snowball rolling downhill, accumulating a little more snow as it picks up speed. Hopefully you did not pick up a few more inches around your waistline from holiday treats! … Continue reading

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So, who needs an ol’ Partridge in a Pear Tree anyway …

… especially when you can see, not just one, but a mess of Great Egrets perched in one tree? Well, this event occurred on September 15th, a mid-week trek at Lake Erie Metropark, on a hazy late Summer day. Smoke … Continue reading

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“… Friends who are deer, er …

… dear to us …will be near to us once more. Well, maybe … here’s why. I thought long and hard about what to call this post. Even though the reference to the well-known Christmas song “Have Yourself a Merry … Continue reading

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“(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.”

I hope the fond memories of time spent with friends and loved ones this past weekend will warm your heart during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. If you’re lucky, you’ll avoid crunch time as Christmas approaches if … Continue reading

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Gourds, guys and gals at the Gardens.

This post continues that delightful Autumn afternoon I spent ambling around Heritage Park. You’ll recall from my last two Monday posts, I visited this picturesque park on Sunday, October 16th because I wanted to ensure I would get some photos … Continue reading

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Walk the talk … then rest! #Wordless Wednesday #1,191/1,256 mi walked to date w/65 mi left; 1,917/2,022 km walked to date w/105 km left

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

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Shades of Autumn.

I will savor the spectacular Autumn we had here in Southeast Michigan for a very long time. When the Winter winds are howling, or I’m stepping gingerly on icy pavement, or slogging through the snow, or whacking down dagger-like icicles, … Continue reading

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Relax, take a deep breath and enjoy these reflections.

I originally intended to use this collection of photos for a Wordless Wednesday post. After all, I’ve featured a seemingly endless stream of birds encountered in my 2022 treks, so why not add another bird post? But, as I sit … Continue reading

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