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Sunday strolling at Elizabeth Park.

Today’s blog post is the last of a trio of excursions taken the weekend of September 22nd and 23rd.   Because of the old saying “make hay while the sun shines”, I spent a good portion of last weekend trekking around … Continue reading

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Play misty for me.

The morning was murky, with a fine mist which permeated the air which was already thick and heavy.  Today is the halfway mark for September, and unbelievably, it was 97% humidity and 70 degrees at 8:15 a.m.  It was overcast, … Continue reading

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On the waterfront.

Before going to the vintage vehicle event, my early Saturday morning was spent strolling along the water’s edge.  Surprisingly, there was not much action at Bishop Park, likely because it was so hazy when I first arrived. The walkers and … Continue reading

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Oh … those lucky ducks.

Today was an escape to beautiful and historic Heritage Park, a venue which never disappoints.  I figured I’d trek around the track twice, after visiting the old village area to feed the ducks and take photos before it got busy. … Continue reading

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Take thee to the seashore to cool off.

After pounding the hot pavement along Fort Street, with occasional interludes under the shady tree at the “Ponies in the Park” event yesterday, I decided it was time to enjoy a nature jaunt again.  The car needed to be taken … Continue reading

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Meandering on a Saturday morn.

I was up bright and early this morning.  It was too bad the sun did not follow the same schedule.  In fact, Ol’ Sol did not bother to shine until about 4:00 p.m. today. At least the oppressive heat is … Continue reading

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Feelin’ hot, hot, hot at Heritage Park.

Once again Mother Nature has not coordinated her weather with the calendar – it’s only May 27th and it feels like a mid-Summer day! Not only was it hot, but it was muggy and buggy as well. When I left … Continue reading

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Leaf Peeper.

Among my bucket list items, is to visit New England to view the Fall foliage, and, if I took that trip, I would be known as a “leaf peeper”. But, I’m already a leaf peeper and … I freely admit … Continue reading

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Meanwhile at the ol’ swimming hole …

All Winter, as we endured that 61-inch snowfall here in Southeast Michigan, I moaned and groaned about the endless shoveling that I did because of my “deal” with my next-door neighbor –  I shovel both properties all Winter, then he … Continue reading

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The Early Bird Catches the Worm.

Saturday began with a soggy start and the entire day was nothing special weather-wise.  I just walked in the ‘hood and decided not to write a post about it. But today was a different story.  There’s nothing like bright sunshine … Continue reading

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