Tag Archives: nature

Goslings galore!

If one were to Google the word “gosling” they would discover a slew of images and the correct pronunciation and origin of that word – wow, a whopping 43,600,000 results in 0.47 seconds, plus Canadian actor Ryan Gosling’s smiling face! … Continue reading

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Spring vibes at Council Point Park.

Spring took forever to get going. It was as if Winter begrudged Spring’s arrival – talk about pushback! We had fits and starts, cold and hot, rainy, windy – overall a crummy Spring. I loathe Winter, but a gentle launch … Continue reading

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Run for the Trees 5K 2022.

This was my second time to participate in the virtual Run for the Trees 5K event, which was sponsored by the Bob Ross Inc. Foundation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The premise was simple: participants chose any time … Continue reading

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Any port in a storm – whew!  #Wordless Wednesday  #The eagle up top means birds are welcome here, right??

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

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Stockpiling sunshine and vitamin D.

Here in Southeast Michigan the sun was not around much in March, nor April and the first week of May was nothing special either. I’m convinced the Groundhog doomed us, not only for the six-week period after his February 2nd … Continue reading

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Harry the Heron goes fishing. #Wordless Wednesday #Watch his technique.

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

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Mother’s Day 2022.

No matter the stage … … or the age … … a mother’s love is universal, human or otherwise. I’m sure we will all identify with this quote: “The power of a mother’s love is greater than any force on … Continue reading

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We don’t talk anymore .… #Wordless Wednesday #The feathered version of Johnny and Amber

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

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Persian Lilacs and flagstone walkways at Fair Lane Estate. #Wordless Wednesday #I wish I could make this a “scratch and sniff” post!

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

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Meandering around Fair Lane Estate – Part I

Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn, Michigan was the home of Henry and Clara Ford from 1915 until Clara’s death in 1950; (Henry died three years earlier). This extensive venue is also referred to as the Clara and Henry Ford Estate … Continue reading

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