Category Archives: nature

sky’s the limit

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Local officials are mulling over the proposed I-69 International Trade Corridor, a regional economic development corporation reaching from Shiawassee to Huron County, in today’s CP. Begs the question again about what really creates jobs, what really helps to develop the … Continue reading →

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pause

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Somehow, I managed to sleep in a little this morning. So when I rose and headed toward the kitchen to get the coffee going, I was able to pause and look out the window. In the first light, there was … Continue reading →

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another one bites the dust

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Yesterday, I watched as a dead ash tree was cut down before it could come crashing down on a house during a wild winter wind. It was pretty cool to watch the skill and the carefully placed cutting to bring … Continue reading →

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five miles

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

This morning I ran five miles. It was early and quiet. The sun was shining, promising to bring smothering heat later on. In the fresh hours of the day, the air was soft and pleasant and expansive. I ran down … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Polly Ann Trail Walk

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

Another way cool trail – the Polly Ann. Today was National Trails Day, so it’s the logical day for the annual trail walk. Left from downtown Imlay City and hiked 3.3 miles out and then made the return trip. Great … Continue reading →

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monarch butterflies

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

Have you noticed that we’re just not seeing as many monarch butterflies this year?  Makes me sad. The monarchs are just spectacular, and they lead such mysterious lives. When my children were little, we raised a few and released them … Continue reading →

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southern links trail

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

Cool. They’re starting the second phase of the Southern Links Trailway. Work begins Monday, July 6, with an estimated completion in June 2010. According to MDOT: Crews are now working to convert the former Penn Central Railroad into a non-motorized … Continue reading →

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clikt-it: nest in the grass

Posted on June 29, 2009 by
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clikt-it: flooding in the park downtown

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

when it rains….

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wild lapeer

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

running wild Okay, hands down, for me, the coolest part of Wild Lapeer this year: people “running wild” in the first ever Elite Feet Wild Lapeer run/walk event. Great to see those folks come running, jogging, or trudging for the … Continue reading →

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