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Catching some ZZZZZs.

It was a back-to-work Monday for most of us.  How quickly the Easter holiday was over!  My boss was driving back from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula today and told me they had nine inches of snow over the weekend.  My retort … Continue reading

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My Easter bonnet …

… had no frills, frou frou or flowers upon it. Instead, it was a fleece-lined, warm wool hat, with a huge fur pom-pom, and, it was a necessity to venture out in that cold air this morning. After yesterday’s rain, … Continue reading

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Something was afoot …

… and it wasn’t me stepping out with my best foot forward.  Finally, a few more of the long-time walkers were strolling along the perimeter path this morning. So what ultimately brought the “regulars” out of hibernation? It sure wasn’t … Continue reading

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March gladness.

This morning I rolled past the local Dairy Queen while taking the car for a spin.  I noticed the DQ’s marquis proclaimed “’Tis the season!” … well “to be freezin’” maybe.  That sign might have drawn a crowd for free … Continue reading

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Nutty Buddies.

As of today I have a new nutty buddy at Council Point Park. I don’t think Parker, nor his furry friends, will be too awfully upset or jealous; after all, just how many peanuts can one cardinal eat anyway? You’ll … Continue reading

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A bevy of birdhouses.

Spring is loading very slowly and we’re still muddling along in our Winter woolens and wraps while we wait for Mother Nature to kick start this new season.  Though I am grumbling about the cold, at least it’s been dry.  … Continue reading

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Tuesday Musings.

Oh those March winds!!!  It sure was cold on the last official morning of Winter.  When I stepped outside the house it was 27 degrees, with a wind chill of 22 and NE winds clipping along at about 20 mph.  … Continue reading

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The Ice-Cutter.

I am thankful this is the last weekend of Winter, not that it means that we have turned a corner or anything; no, it simply means we are two days away from the calendar proclaiming it as the “First Day … Continue reading

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I’m feelin’ lucky today …

… or maybe I should say “I’m feelin’ ducky” because I had my ducks in a row … … when I hightailed it to Heritage Park in Taylor for my walk this morning.  This is a beautiful park about six … Continue reading

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Sometimes you feel like a nut …

… sometimes you don’t. Frosty weather still prevails here in Southeast Michigan, and it was only 23 degrees with a real feel of 12 degrees, when I departed on my walk this morning.  By the time I got to Council … Continue reading

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