(Report by Jim Burnham) Keith is recovering from a head cold at the present time so I am going to be filling in from Illinois for the time being. The photos today are a continuation of those from yesterday. The lone winter fishing boat entering the small, ice clogged gateway to the river is a fantastic shot by Erhardt Peters…. Read more »
(Report by Jim Burnham) Harkening back to the Winters of yesteryear (close to 100 years ago now), our intrepid fishermen work their tug through the iced up waters outside the old entry into the river (below). They fished until it was impossible to get the boats out into Lake Michigan and sometimes the boats would get stuck in the ice…. Read more »
First Day of Spring… Pretty, but chilly. The Village Cheese Shanty will be open for business starting April 6th, rain, sun or snow! Hopefully the cone comes off tomorrow
Snow is beginning to “fade” into mud. Or melt. The crisp orchard shadows on white, with days brightening and getting longer, hint at spring. Sunset last night behind an enjoyable local eatery.
We drove to the Michigan Legacy Art Park (by Crystal Mountain) Sunday afternoon for a guided snowshoe hike along the outdoor sculpture path. Today’s photos are from that hike. Art is exhibited out in natural settings, or at times, painted right on the trees! The quote at top, by founder David Barr, seemed appropriate to share on the day… Read more »
As I post this, the sun is coming out.
A beautiful second day in December.
Another “sunshine” morning. Even better, the wind finally died down.
Our day began with sunshine and very windy. As the morning progressed the clouds moved in. Tomorrow… December
A sunny day can do wonders.