Tag: Tranquility
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Enigmatic Waters
“Each person is an enigma. You’re a puzzle not only to yourself but also to everyone else, and the great mystery of our time is how we penetrate this puzzle.” – Theodore Zeldin
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Small Town Holiday Joy
Sometimes it is the simple things of the holidays that offer an opportunity to escape from the harsh realities of the world and allow us, for a few hours, to envision a world surrounded by peace and joy. Strolling the beautifully lit Main Street of Milford, MI during their Christmas Open House, the air was…
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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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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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Morning Calm
A moment of morning calm is needed after yesterday’s exciting, heartbreaking, unbelievable, excruciating, mind-blowing, exhausting and exhilarating football game between the Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines that immediately joined the college football highlight reel of unbelievable finishes when Michigan State broke the hearts of Michigan fans everywhere when they scored a last second touchdown…
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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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Fighting To Bloom Another Day
What a summer! I have spent the summer by the lake enjoying glorious sunrises in an unattended garden dodging rabbits and lawn tractors. My neighbor, the pink rose, was not as fortunate and met its fate earlier this week by the lawn tractor blades after weeks of the bunnies nipping on her leaves. Another summer…
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