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  When my husband John,  had his farm, he tried to raise many different  animals. One of his neighbor raised pigs. His neighbor Dennis  had a sow with a litter of piglets, he offered John one.   “Wait until they are weaned.” he was advised. When weaned, The piglet would be about twelve pounds and eating solid food.”  TheContinue reading “Arnold the pet pig 487 words”

The term Eskimo is a common term that can refer to several indigenous people from the northern parts of Canada, Alaska and Siaberia. They have a short stocky build and light brown skin tones. The barrel chest and short arms and legs helps minimize heat loss in the extreme cold of the Artic circle.It isContinue reading “Snow Everywhare, More to Come, February 17, 2025. 463 words”

Today is International Cribbage Day. This game is from two to four players. It combines a peg board to keep track of each player’s score. Eight dealt hands make a game. Using the cards dealt plus consider the four cards in the kitty, one must play their cards to collect the most points. Extra pointsContinue reading “Cards and Conversation, February 10, 2025 632 words”

The month of February has an odd history. The original Roman calendar had only 10 months. The winter season was not marked with months.It had 304 days in the year with around 61 days in the winter season. Romans used the winter months to visit with family and friends. Road construction and military training wereContinue reading “February Oddities, February 3 2025 375 words”

This my second attempt to post this blog. My apologies if you are receiving this twice.CarolUnder the waters of Lake Michigan, off the shore of Traverse City, is a circular formation constructed by man. It is believed to be over 9000 years old. This was a time when the glaciers were retreating. The Great LakesContinue reading “Michigan Discovery January 28, 2025 384 words”

Under the waters of Lake Michigan, off the shore of Traverse City, is a circular formation constructed by man. It is believed to be over 9000 years old. This was a time when the glaciers were retreating. The Great Lakes waters levels were lower than today. The lake basins were carved by the retreating glaciers.Continue reading “Stonehenge of Lake Michigan January 27, 2025 copyrighted 384 words”

We decided to travel to the Straights of Mackinaw in mid-January. A normally busy summer resort town was deserted on this early frosty dawn. blustery dawn morning. Even the McDonalds perched on the lake shore, was closed for the season. Walking past the empty parking lot, we climbed over snow and sand piles. Finally, weContinue reading “Ice and Snow, No Where to Go January 20, 2025 177 Words”

Tonight is the first full moon of the new year. It is named by native people as the Wolf Moon. In parts of The Upper Peninsula wolves can be heard on the cold clear nights. Popular myths tell of wolves howling at the full moon. The truth is that wolves are nocturnal animals. They raiseContinue reading “Wolf Moon January 13, 2025 293 words”

Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over the certification of Donald Trump as the next president. One recalls the turmoil four years ago when then president Trump urged his supporters to protest at the certification session, ending with violence and injuries. The certification is a formality for the change in the president. Vice President HarrisContinue reading “New Year, Changing of a President January 6th 2025 230 words”

That is so appropriate for your final card/poem. I love it – I had to laugh as you call it “Play” and I called it “reaching the finish line.” We have played our way on the journey to the finishing line.  Ha ha Lynda Closed Door, Open Window 2024  closing four binders of work windowContinue reading “Newnew Year January 1 2025 188 words words”