Tag Archives: walking

How to wrangle a fish.

Eight years ago today I discovered Council Point Park. In a prior post recognizing this date, I called it “serendipity” since what is amazing to me is this venue, established in 1994, is merely a mile from my home. This … Continue reading

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Earth Day 2021.

“The earth laughs in flowers.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. I have always loved this quote. In a four-season state, there is nothing like the early Spring flowers poking their heads through the still-frozen soil and reaching toward the sun. So, when … Continue reading

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Busy as a ….? #Wordless Wednesday #This eager beaver has sharp teeth!

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

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The Breakfast Club (no, it’s not what you’d think).

My walking regimen not only benefits my health and gives me a year-end goal to strive for, but, as you know, I am a soft touch for those furry and feathered friends at Council Point Park. When I first started … Continue reading

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Vintage Stuff. #Wordless Wednesday #Hey, I remember these things … am I that old?

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

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When you can’t see the forest for the trees.

I’ve mentioned before I use Facebook to follow a handful of local parks I routinely frequent. In early March, Matt Richardson, (one of the two naturalists that regularly post info and videos about various Wayne County parks), featured Elizabeth Park, … Continue reading

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Spring reflections.

“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest … Continue reading

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Goose steps or people steps – what’s the dif? #Wordless Wednesday #National Walking Day (280/1,256 mi./450/2,021 km. for me in 2021)

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

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All trails lead to the bunny trail.

Did you know that Michigan is known as “The Trails State?” Not all of those rustic or asphalt pathways are bunny trails however. I’ve not seen any bunnies at Council Point Park since last Summer. Then they will magically appear … Continue reading

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Refuge Gateway: Humbug Marsh – Part II

[This post continues my spotlight on the 44-acre Refuge Gateway of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, located on the Trenton Channel of the Detroit River in Trenton, Michigan.] Today’s post is only about Humbug Marsh. If you missed Part … Continue reading

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