Tag Archives: Upper Michigan

Is it possible to pick kiwis in Michigan in late October?

What constitutes an ordinary adventure in our lives? How do we discover the extraordinary hiding amidst the ordinary? Is it possible to discover magic in our life when we least expect it? Is it possible to feast upon tropical fruit … Continue reading

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Morning stories from the woods

Outside–just now–coyotes yipping, close to the house. Neighbor’s little dogs barking furiously.  Cacophony in the woods!  My heart pounds. Suddenly, all still.  Hopefully the dogs ran, tails between legs, back home.  Hopefully, coyotes didn’t breakfast until later. Dark lingers these … Continue reading

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Storm, wherefore art thou?

Storm, wherefore art thou? Are thee coming? Gathering steam as thee rises from the south, barreling down on our Upper Peninsula woods and Lake Superior shores? Storm, wherefore art thou? Ms. Radar Loop says thee cometh. Mr. National Weather Service … Continue reading

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Before we discovered my “famous” relative in a store in Houghton…

Yesterday, before we discovered my “famous” relative in Houghton, we visited Charlie in L’Anse.  He’s our garbage man.  Since Waste Management deserted our community, we’ve become friends with Charlie.  You pay him $2.00 per garbage bag.  He treks the bags … Continue reading

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Playing with the Queen of Hearts

Hello again, dear friends and family. Ready for the daily update? First of all, Upper Michigan languishes in gray.  We’ve talked about this before.  Gray skies, blueish gray snow, gray faces, gray dispositions.  OK, I’m kind of kidding about the … Continue reading

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