Tag: Nature
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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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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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Even in the Midst of Dark Clouds, Always Hope for a Silver Lining
The first glimpse through the blinds toward the darkened early morning sky offers no clue as to what the universe has planned for the day. Will the world greet us with threatening dark clouds that give way to a torrential downpour that drenches the spirit or clouds that transform the morning into an amazing sky that…
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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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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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Finally – We Have the Lake to Ourselves!!
After a summer of patrolling the waters and keeping the geese and ducks in line, thankfully, the wonderful month of October has arrived and the boaters we have watched from a careful distance are leaving the lake. For the next few months, the only thing we will be dodging are the falling leaves as we…
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The Ripples of Simple Enjoyment
The cool morning shrouded in darkness and fog, slowly gave way to a sunrise that turned the fog into a golden mist of pleasure. Floating through the pink and gold shadows reflecting across the water, the quiet beauty is transformed by a simple drop of water sliding off a kayak paddle, gently hitting the…
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