Tag Archives: autumn

Raking with the Heart

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

Good morning, friends. It’s still dark in our little house in the woods, but light promises to rise every dawn, doesn’t it? Aren’t we lucky that the sun keeps rising, day after day, no matter what challenges our human world … Continue reading →

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The unsayable and the ordinary

Posted on October 16, 2020 by

I have been trying to write a blog since 6:30 a.m. Two creative writing pieces. Each one started strong, dribbled out in the middle and seemingly died a dark and exhausted death. Kind of like carved-out pumpkins jeering back at … Continue reading →

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No politics today. No virus talk. Just autumn colors here in the Upper Peninsula.

Posted on October 3, 2020 by
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I have been eaten by caterpillars & other early September stories

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

  This morning a leaf beckoned me to open the deck door and walk outside.  Come, come, it whispered.  I am covered with dew.  I am a harbinger of autumn, even though most of your leaves still sing in green.  … Continue reading →

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Battened down, eating sweet squash pie & not blogging much

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

Dear friends, Wishing you well this fine November day, however the day finds you. Just wanting to let you know that–even though I am not blogging lately–all is well in our Little House in the Big Woods. We’re almost prepared … Continue reading →

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One bright magical shining leaf that was known as Camelot

Posted on October 14, 2014 by

Today I shall tell you the story of one bright shining magical yellow leaf. Before that tale births, may I share other stories of waves, sand, trees, autumn colors, and who knows what else? Last weekend we drove east and … Continue reading →

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Tea on deck; perfect autumn afternoon

Posted on September 23, 2014 by

It’s a perfect Indian Summer afternoon here in the northwoods.  The temperature is a sultry 73 degrees (23 C). I’m drinking tea on the deck and feeling that delightful moment of grace when summer sings back into our lives for … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 27, 2013 by

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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Cha-cha-cha-salsa and not being sure

Posted on September 1, 2013 by

It’s 3:30 on Sunday, Labor Day weekend. Time to make pesto. Walnuts roast in a 350 degree oven until they smell warm and toasty. Fresh pungent green basil lies newly picked on the counter ready for drenching in olive oil. … Continue reading →

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Bare bones in sky: how the woods celebrate Halloween.

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

A few short weeks ago (last week?  the week before?) the woods vibrated with rich colors of orange, red, yellow.  Bright vivid leaves surrounded, encompassed, danced on autumn breezes. A few short weeks ago the beauty of blazing intensity took … Continue reading →

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