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Category Archives: June 2014
Whimsy in the Upper Peninsula
So Karma suggested a photo challenge: Whimsy. (Click on the link to find her challenge.) My heart immediately melted because I LOVE whimsy. What, you ask, is whimsy? Google says: whim·sy ˈ(h)wimzē/ noun playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor. … Continue reading
Posted in June 2014
Tagged Junkyard Art, Lakenland, Marquette County, photography, Shot Point, Tom Lakenen, Upper Peninsula, whimsical, whimsy
33 Comments
Let’s not even talk about mosquitoes.
1. Let’s not even talk about the mosquitoes this year. If you look out the bathroom window at 10 p.m. (assuming you are awake) you can count 35 hungry mosquitoes buzzing and buzzing and begging to come in the house to … Continue reading
Posted in June 2014
Tagged birthday, cribbage, family, flies, humor, life, mosquitoes, personal, thoughts, Upper Peninsula
55 Comments
Dear readers, I wrote this post back in early May, but did not publish it. Was about to delete it, but sent it to a friend just for kicks before scrapping it. She loved it. She insisted it was a … Continue reading
Cry, cry, cry
Yesterday, the wind howled. The trees danced. Some trees tipped over sideways, crashing onto the forest floor with a large BOOM! “Gosh, I haven’t seen wind like this in ages,” I said to Barry. “How strong do you think it is?” “Fifty … Continue reading
Posted in June 2014
Tagged baby robin, bleeding heart, electricity, humor, life, loss power, spring storm, thoughts
25 Comments
The Green Man
I spend seconds, minutes, hours, days, watching leaves on our forest trees. Electric early-summer leaves in shades of velvet green and lime green and verdant green. Leaves fluttering. Leaves lying stock-still, not phased by any ruffling wind. Leaves kissed by … Continue reading
Posted in June 2014
Tagged dreams, forest, Green Man, life, photography, thoughts, woods, writing
26 Comments
The joy of cooking (without a recipe)
One of my greatest joys in the last year or two has been tossing the recipe book out the window. Adieu, dear recipe book, you’ve been a wonderful teacher, a darling guide. But it’s time to learn to cook without … Continue reading
Shattered
Last night Barry revved up the lawn mower. The Husqvarna tractor chugged around the house, the blades trimming grass and clover and weeds and wildflowers, when–unexpectedly–I heard a loud crash. Barry continued to drive the mower over to the shed … Continue reading
Posted in June 2014
Tagged art, breaking glass, lawn mowing, personal, photography, window, woods
31 Comments
I’m just so annoyed with Sally.
I’m just so annoyed with Sally. Lately Sally talks negatively about almost everything. She’s judgmental. She drives me crazy with her pessimistic slant toward life. I lean toward you and confidentially express this. You nod your head and agree. You … Continue reading
Posted in June 2014
Tagged annoyed, awareness, complaining, feelings, gossip, life, negativity, self-help, thoughts
29 Comments