Tag Archives: North Woods

Spring miracle

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Kathy

I can’t wait another second to tell you the news. (Besides, you asked for an update.) Some of you may remember last month’s blog about the little tame chipmunk from last summer.  He had a crack in his ear, and … Continue reading →

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Baby, it’s cold…inside

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Kathy

Never mind the outside temperature. It brags 12 degrees (-11 C), shame on that thermometer at 4 p.m., Sunday afternoon. It’s shivered below zero for nights.  Winter appears early in the north this year. Barry just departed the house.  “Feels … Continue reading →

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An Elf, a Pig, and Reindeer Tracks in the Snow

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Kathy

Christmas lights twinkle all around. I am sending you all holiday love.  Can you feel it? Did you have a wonderful time during these holy-days? Can you feel the Sun returning to the earth, lightening our days with hope and … Continue reading →

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Dreams of bears and owls…

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Kathy

During the winter, here in the Northwoods, the bear slumbers in dens covered with thick snow.  Many other animals hibernate or torpor, lulled into the depths of dreams as the ice forms and thickens on Lake Superior. We can be … Continue reading →

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The week of the pears and other Northwood tales

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Kathy

Just a short little post with pictures of our daily life here in the woods.  It’s taken us days to get the tree halfway decorated.  Last night we finally hung the star and lights and garland.  Both of our strings … Continue reading →

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Quiet hush of buzzing bees and blooming wildflowers on Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Kathy

Quiet warm Sunday in the North Woods.  Flowers blooming everywhere.  Birds chattering endlessly in the woods.  It feels like we live in a jungle.  I wouldn’t be surprised to see a monkey swinging from tree to tree–that’s how noisy it … Continue reading →

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The pussy willow post

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Kathy

It is assuredly spring in the North woods. The snow hath melted–finally.  Even the snow-plowed banks have melted.  Last week’s surprise snowstorm has melted. We are all heaving a sigh a relief–and delight. The pussy willows are blooming everywhere.  Spring is … Continue reading →

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