Tag: Autumn
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There’s Nothing Quite Like the First Snowfall or Face Full of Snow
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck
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“Nothing is Impossible, the Word Itself Says I’m Possible!” – Audrey Hepburn
This rings true even if your mom has fed you too many biscuits since last winter and, as the gale winds blew into town during the summer/winter clothes swap, you discover it is impossible to zip your jacket to the top. Thankfully, it is still possible to stay warm if you are a spoiled…
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Imagine My Surprise
Not only was it a surprise to walk around the corner and see this little guy visiting, but during a week of record-setting weather in the 70’s it was a surprise to find the holiday season in full bloom. Waiting in line at the drive-thru and listening to T.N.T. by AC/DC on the radio, imagine…
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Melancholy Mood
A golden glow swirled around the lone boat lift left on the lake as a silent reminder that the boating season has ended and as calendar pages were changed and clocks pushed back, the shadows and glow of melancholy crept ashore to shine a light on change and endings. It is easy to identify with…
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I Kind Of Understand How He Feels
After a few days of dealing with the aftermath of fall colors, a computer crash (thank god for backups) and a broken furnace (a new one is needed), today I kind of understand the bad attitude of this swan. Unfortunately, this swan seems to have a bad attitude all year as he chases away the…
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An Introvert’s Weekend Getaway
The stars have aligned this weekend for an introvert’s perfect weekend reading getaway. Notre Dame, Michigan and Peyton Manning have the weekend off, rainy weather is expected all day and the books M Train and Just Kids, by Patti Smith, are waiting on a table by the fireplace. Surprisingly, an introvert’s perfect weekend is not…
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Fall Is In The Air
Fall is in the air and the chance to enjoy the beauty of the season each day becomes a little more challenging as the daylight hours fade away earlier and our Michigan weather fluctuates between blue skies, heavy clouds, rain and the surprising first snow flakes of the season last weekend. If the skeletons, scarecrows,…
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Fall Colors and the Leaves Falling Down
The gorgeous display of fall colors has arrived and blanketed the State of Michigan in beautiful hues of orange, yellow and red. Throughout the state there is still time for a fall drive down a favorite county road to discover what colorful display may greet you around the next bend while listening to Van Morrison.…
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Precious Time Alone
What is it about the sight of a solitary leaf, an individual chair, an empty pier and a lone fisherman and sailor that brings such a feeling of admiration at the beauty and quiet strength of being at peace with yourself when you are alone and away from the noise of the world. A…
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