As part of the garden clean-up to get ready for winter every year, all my garden statues need to get put away in the shed. My husband has this fun job, and he does it so carefully (thank you!). Then in the spring, he surprises me with this year's placement. I never know where things … Continue reading Hibernation of Garden Statues
Ominous Weather
This is one of those days that you know the National Weather Service is all hands on deck. We were supposed to drive from Chicago to Terre Haute, IN today to watch my son and his teammates run in the Nike Cross National Midwest Regional Race. But, instead, I spent hours pouring over the all the … Continue reading Ominous Weather
Just a Dusting
We spent the weekend getting the garden prepared for winter. That is, when we weren't cheering on the IL State Cross Country Champions (sorry this is really a huge event for the boys and school--first time ever in the team's history). Later this week, I'll write about the things we did, but overnight we had our … Continue reading Just a Dusting
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of those places you go to that makes you realize how beautiful and naturally diverse our country is. On the northwestern shore of Lake Michigan are stunning, glacially formed bluffs that overlook Lake Michigan. The shoreline is a hilly, varied landscape where you can find rivers, clear lakes, … Continue reading Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
It’s a Great Day to be Red!
Today's post is a tribute to my son's high school cross country team who will be traveling to the IL state meet tomorrow with the goal of coming home #1! As everything around town has been turning from summer green to fall red, it brings to mind that this could very well be the year … Continue reading It’s a Great Day to be Red!
Family Trip to Glen Arbor, MI/Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
This past summer we took a trip up to the Glen Arbor/Sleeping Bear Dunes area of Michigan with our 2 teenage boys. I'm always amazed with the beautiful and interesting places we have visited all over the US. Conveniently for us, this one is practically in our backyard. Sleeping Bear Dunes NL was even voted "America's … Continue reading Family Trip to Glen Arbor, MI/Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Interesting “Event”
I was on my computer around 12:30 this afternoon when everything just kind of rolled and rattled for a few seconds. I have honestly never felt anything like that before. Neither did my dog, since she was also startled. I'm sure to people in earthquake regions this would have been a big yawner, but this … Continue reading Interesting “Event”
Michigan Tamaracks in Fall
You can find the beautiful and interesting Tamarack tree (Larix laricina) in Michigan. They are also known as the Eastern Larch. The Tamarack tree is a member of the pine family, and looks like most pine trees, except with one important difference; it loses its needles every fall making it a "deciduous conifer." It thrives … Continue reading Michigan Tamaracks in Fall
My New Rain Boots
Ugh, water! Ever since NJ, where we moved into our first house in a new development and had an entire block's worth of water come rushing across our backyard and down the side to the street, we seem to have been plagued by water running across the yard where it's not supposed to be. Countless … Continue reading My New Rain Boots
Happy Halloween!!
Happy Halloween! Halloween is always a mixed bag weather-wise here. I've seen everything from 70's and gorgeous, to 30's with snow, and everything in between. This year looks like a rainy, yet rather warm day and not very windy. In the scheme of things, I guess not too bad. But then, my kids are past … Continue reading Happy Halloween!!