Take a Risk
It's been awhile since I've been camping. In fact, I gifted most of our camping equipment to another family member. I was so happy to be asked to join my…
Tradition
This year, we decided to celebrate Easter on the Orthodox calendar to give everyone that wanted a covid vaccine time to get one. But there is a hidden advantage to…
Pet Fun
I love dogs. They each have a different personality. This weekend, I was dog sitting for my brother's dog, Banjo. This always gives my dog Stumpy and Banjo a chance…
Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve
There's no place like home... but you'll never know it if you don't explore your neighborhood. My husband and I chose to hike along the Lake Michigan shoreline in the…
Signs of Spring
One of the best parts of living in the north is watching the seasons change. It is so much fun going out into the garden to look for signs of…
Snow Moon
It was a beautiful night with a lovely full Snow Moon. Full moons are always an opportunity for dreaming. I'm dreaming about getting back out to the Ice Age Trail…
Animal Tracks
Another gorgeous sunny day in the north before the next round of snow moves in tomorrow. This is a good day to check out what animals are living among us.…
Fat Tuesday
It's Fat Tuesday! Time to enjoy that last eating spree before Lent. I've been baking quite a bit during the lock down. If you're like me, you've put on a…
Solitude
We finished the Loew Lake Segment of the Ice Age Trail on November 7, 2020. This section of the trail offers a variety of landscapes from a pine forest, to…
It’s Cold Outside
It's too cold this week for me to do any outdoor hiking, so after indoor exercise, it's a good time to enjoy some of the pictures we took this fall…