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December light in our little house in the woods

When the low sun shines here in the Upper Peninsula at this time of year–and that’s a big when–light enters our house in long ribbons of luminescence. The winter can drag as gray skies loom overhead and lake effect clouds … Continue reading

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Deep January days in the woods

Good morning from our little stretch of woods and lake and snow and cold.  Sitting here at this computer I watch lazy flakes of snow silhouetted against black and gray tree limbs.  Yonder brown oak leaves dangle from branches that … Continue reading

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Not only do the frogs do yoga–the deer do it, too.

Dear new and old readers. Old readers (and I don’t mean your age) please excuse my posting of this old photo from a July, 2011, blog. New readers, what do you think of this deer doing yoga in our yard? … Continue reading

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Who teaches these frogs to do yoga?

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Danger in Nicaragua

I must admit that when Tim and Natalie first invited us to their wedding in Nicaragua there were a few tinges of–what shall we call it?–apprehension. A little niggling nervousness.  How safe was Nicaragua anyway? Would we be shot by … Continue reading

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Yin/Yang and in pajamas ’til noon

Good Tuesday morning to everyone from our Little House in the Big Woods, one-quarter mile from the lapping waves of Lake Superior.  The autumn colorful show ends quietly; a few green and yellow and red leaves still flap on branches, … Continue reading

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Celebrating Bertha’s 60th birthday in Marquette–and doing yoga in a Starbucks

As some of you know from my other blog and Facebook, I’m in Marquette now.  In a coffee shop.  My friend, Bertha, and I are on our annual overnight trip to the city.  This year we’re celebrating her 60th birthday!  … Continue reading

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What would make you dance around the living room before 10 a.m.? GRATITUDE CHALLENGE!!

I have had the most amazing day ever. I am the happiest I have been since…well, since recent memory.  You know those kinds of days? When you can’t quit smiling and your life feels like pure bliss?  Joy pulsates through … Continue reading

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Heaven touches earth…

You think I’m going to be talking about life and death again, don’t you?  Cemeteries and ancestors and honoring life? Well…yes.  And no. I am actually going to discuss Touching Our Toes. How many of you can touch your toes? … Continue reading

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Did you hear the one about the 84-year-old grandma?

Remember the story about our new matching 2003 Buick Century vehicles?   (Are you worried that you’re going to be reading the same blog all over again?) No worries!  This is Part 2 of our car-buying and car-selling saga. After I last … Continue reading

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