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Disconnected
Summer in Northern Michigan is busy. Busier than I like. July 2010

In The Stillness
I'm noticing stillness all around me. June 2010

In My Wildest Dreams

The hard shell of winter is cracking and the luscious gooey center called Spring is oozing out. April 2010

River Running
As usual, along about the end of February, I find myself musing about things to come. March 2010

January Thaw
This month we had our annual January thaw... January 2010


Get Lost!
Now, I'm looking at my 2010 theme and feeling like it's time to "Get Lost!" December 2009

Memories
Cold morning. The steam is rising off the creek, creating ghost-like wisps through the cedars.  October 2009

In The Eddy
I've become quiet so I can hear the world turning and get my directions. September 2009

Cut It Out!
I've learned that the art of simplifying has two steps. July 2009

Plows and Chocolate
It's May in the North Country and the plows are out....
Kelly and Emma have what they call “Chocolate Moments.” May 2009

Perspective
50 degree temperatures feel oh so much different in March than they did in September. March 2009

Tidbits
The gifts of February in Northern Michigan come in tiny, tiny packages.
February 2009

Freefall
This winter thus far has brought one very big, delightful surprise, better than any Christmas present I could have imagined. December 2008

A Thanksgiving Thanks
Stranded by Madeleine Beaupré. November 2008

The Sands of Time
We agreed that our beach days will always be a part of us and will forever be most defined by sand. October, 2008

Lawnless
Life is too short to mow the lawn. September, 2008

Disorderly Conduct
Just like the ease with which summer gives way to fall, when I take a minute to breathe and observe, I can see that order is already inherent in any chaos. August, 2008

What's In A Name
As a child, did you want to change your name? I did. And a lot of my friends did too. June, 2008

Ice Out
The few hours it takes lake and river ice to disappear is generally unpredictable so I did not count on being privy the ritual. But this year I happened to be there just in time.  May, 2008

Time Out!
Did you make the shift to daylight savings with grace and ease? I didn't. March, 2008

The Best Medicine
But wait! There are hints that something is breaking loose. This too-long quite winter is getting noisy. February, 2008

Wiggle Room (Revisited)
Last Monday, when I had reached my emotional limit and the tears were flowing, I heard myself say "Uncle!" January, 2008

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