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From an early age, my daughter Ruth loved the speed and drops of roller coasters. Her first encounter with rides was at the local 4th of July celebration. It was a small loop roller coaster shaped like an alligator, she loved the bump in the middle of the ride. She rode it several times untilContinue reading “Daredevil Daughter October 6th, 2025. 444 words”

I heard about Meta glasses and how they could read text such as mail and poems. After receiving two recommendations from other writers, I decided to purchase a pair.One of the users had purchased the glasses made by Ray Ban a year ago, when they were first available. She warned me if I order anyContinue reading “September 29, 2025 Medaglasses-Still Waiting 276 words”

Like many people, I will procrastinate what I want to defer or avoid. This works in the short term, but eventually, we must come to act.Today is the first day of fall. Here in Michigan, our weather is calling for showers with highs in the 70’s, accompanied by a light wind of 6 mph. ThisContinue reading “Procrastinating Fall’s Start September 22, 2025. 259 words”

Fifty years ago, I met a 16 year old girl. She was an exchange student from San Paulo, Brazil. She had been placed with a host family for a couple of weeks. The local Catholic Church needed to find a couple that would give Adelia a ride to and from Mass.My parents found Adelia aContinue reading “A long Distant Sister September ,15 2025 565 words”

This day was created in 1966 by The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization. U.N.E.S.C.O. It’s purpose is to to promote world peace and cooperation a radical idea then and more so now. This year the day is celebrating reading for education worldwide. A yearly event, sponsored by Scholastic, to promote reading aloud inContinue reading “World Literacy Day September 8th 2025. 347 words”

In early Chippewa tribe lore, there is a story how the large sand dunes formed on the North west Lake michigan shoreline.In early days, a mother bear and her two young cubs, raced to escape the flames of a forest fire on the west side of the lake. The small family was chased into theContinue reading “The Legend of Sleeping Bear Dunes September 1, 2025. 454 words”

Sometimes Mother Nature brings new life up close and personal. In a small lilac bush outside my office window, I am a witness to the growth, care and feeding of a family of three baby robins. About three weeks ago, John noticed active nesting activity in the bush leaves hidden except for the parents comingContinue reading “Robin Nursery, August 25, 2025. 354 words”

Every year, I visit greenhouses and local nurseries to find plants that have different textures. Drawn to fuzzy, plump or spiky foliage with fragrant blossoms. Using my fingers, I gently explore each plant for changes. This year, my choices included a small sweet potato vine. I planted in a middle of a 20 by 20Continue reading “Green Giant Sweet Potato, August 18, 2025. 346 words”

Discovering the History of the Ojibway nation August 11, 2025In the 19th century all of Michigan, as well as portions of Wisconsin , Minnesota and Canada. They numbered over thirty five thousand strong. Along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, are several Indian founded towns. Harbor Springs, Good Heart and Cross Village are on theContinue reading “The Indian Way part 2 of vacation.August 11, 2025 640 words”

Turnbull sibling’s weekend is full of activities.. Four hours north to the top of the mitten. The Harbor Springs area is filled with tourists and boats on Lake Michigan. After breakfast on Saturday, there was a Farmer’s market at the Methodist church. While my sisters in laws searched for treasures and fresh veggies, my twoContinue reading “August 4th,2025 To A Market We will go. 410 words”