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Slowly warming up after an argument. #Wordless Wednesday #Um, whose fault was it ‘cuz I forgot?

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

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“Despite the forecast …

… live like it’s Spring” ~ Lilly Pulitzer I need an oversized broom as I am in a hurry to whisk February away and welcome in March. This is the time of year I begin to dream of long and … Continue reading

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February made me shiver …

… with every footstep I did quiver. Bad ice on the doorstep, I couldn’t take one more step. Well, you “get” it, especially those of you that have been dealing with multiple snow/ice storms.  Here in Southeast Michigan, round after … Continue reading

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RED-dy, Set, Go!!

This week we go all out for the color red and hearts.  Not only is it National Heart Month, but it is the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, the holiday when chocolate abounds, chubby cupids are flitting about and … Continue reading

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Weather whiplash and wingin’ it.

Whew, we’re finally in February and mercifully The Groundhog* did not see its shadow meaning Spring is just around the corner, or so we hope.  I wrote 99.9% of this post last Friday, while the rain was pouring down and … Continue reading

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My Park Pals (a/k/a “The Peanut-eating Paesanos”).

I refer to myself as a lucky photographer because I often show up in the right place at the right time.  However, the photos herein were NOT happenstance on that day.  Nope, I created the scene by lavishing mixed nuts, … Continue reading

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Hoofin’ it for hunger.

The snow finally arrived two nights ago, suddenly transforming our nondescript landscape into a pristine white blanket.  It was the first measurable snowfall of the season, albeit a mere four inches, but more than we have seen thus far this … Continue reading

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Step with care and great tact.

… and remember that life’s a great balancing act. ~Dr. Seuss I fed the birds on New Year’s Day.  I’ve written before about the Scandinavian custom of feeding the birds on the first day of the new year because it … Continue reading

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Turning the corner … on the cusp of 2025.

I wouldn’t say 2024 was the best year ever for me … it was filled with ups and downs to be honest and began on a sour note as I HAD intended to retire on December 31, 2023, but reluctantly … Continue reading

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The cake was ablaze with candles …

… because it was a monumental birthday after all.   Hmm –  who was celebrating and presented with a cake with all those candles?  Well, we know former President Jimmy Carter reached the century mark on October 1st, but no, it … Continue reading

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