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Magic of a winter bonfire in the woods

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Kathy

We’ve been saving wood scraps in a burn pile in the woods for maybe four years now. We didn’t want to light it during the summer or fall due to wildfire possibilities–but three inches of new-fallen snow is perfect. Twilight … Continue reading →

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Driftwood pyre over Lake Superior

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Kathy

I love stumbling upon these driftwood pyres, these pieces of beach art. A pyre, Google assures, can mean a pile of combustible material made for burning. It does not just apply to funeral ceremonies in India. This one overlooks Lake … Continue reading →

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“Can I help you? What would you like today?”

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Kathy

In our Upper Peninsula many folks own camps–a second little home, shack or trailer tucked away out in the woods or by the lake. How apropos that some enterprising business person here in L’Anse bought a cute little camper and … Continue reading →

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Dance of illumination in the woods

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Kathy

  I sat on the couch this morning watching the mind leap from past to future, yesterday to tomorrow, always spinning a thousand imaginings. Slowly the restless mind settled into the ambiance of the room, the shadows of light dancing … Continue reading →

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Trip photos that mean something to me

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Kathy

This will not be your usual travelogue.  You know how you sit down after a trip and prepare to tell a story.  You say:  we went here, here and here.  We did this, this and that.  We traveled up and … Continue reading →

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One bright magical shining leaf that was known as Camelot

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Kathy

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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The grandkittens grow up into grandcats

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Kathy

This morning I would like to show you some photos of the grandcats.  Last summer I introduced them in their precious kittenhood with this blog post:  Did I forget to tell you I’m a grandma now?  Or you may have seen … Continue reading →

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Solely for entertainment purposes.

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Kathy

We awoke to another eight, ten, twelve inches of snow.  Who knows without a ruler? I offered to warm up and brush off Barry’s car before he left for work.  (He does the same for me many days.) It’s zero … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from our snowy Little House in the Big Woods to yours!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Kathy

Merry Christmas, dear readers, from our snowy Little House in the Big Woods in Aura, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, just a dozen owl hoots from the nearest four-way stop. I wish you the happiest of holidays.  May you enjoy this season … Continue reading →

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Apple snow

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Kathy
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