Mother Nature did a good job up until now – and therein is where the asterisk lies.
Sometimes it’s about being at the right place and the right time ...
The Winter of our discontent doesn’t just apply to us ... just sayin’.
The critters have peanut shamed me on my own porch!
"Animals are born who they are, accept it, and that is that. They live with greater peace than people do." ― Gregory Maguire
It’s a marvelous night for a moondance ... if you’re so inclined ...
“Bring on Spring soon” I muttered as I peeled off my snow-encrusted clothes.
To the world you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world. ~Dr. Seuss
It's far from balmy but the waterfowl were worth braving the cold weather.
It is still 38 long days until Spring ... can we hold on that long?
“All life has just one home, the earth, and we as the dominant species must take care of it.” – Dr. D.D. Sheldrick
The weather relaxed to a balmy 50 degrees!
I'm ecstatic about the Groundhog Day prediction - how about you?
I went so far back in time, I was almost making snow angels!
After a blissfully snow-free December and most of January, Winter begins in earnest.
What do you make of this smorgasbord of weather lately? I'm ready for Spring - you too?
The joy of a carefree Winter will be coming to a grinding halt ...
Exploring Coan Lake on a frosty morning.
Perhaps I ought to take him some sardines?
I knew there was an imposter in the crowd and today I caught them red-handed, er ... red-pawed!
Today’s nature trek was in an out-of-the-way venue and packed a lot of nature into a small space.
Nature is imperfect as well as perfect ...
Whooooo knew owls were lurking in Lincoln Park? Well, I am suddenly smarter than when I woke up today.
Well, I didn't find the snowy owl, not even a snow-colored seagull ... but it was a wonderful walk!
After starting out with ice this morning, we got to 55 degrees - that's why our state's slogan is "Pure Michigan!"
A quiet morning reflecting at the Park ...
I stared the year off with a smile ... and six miles.
Goals and aspirations ... did you fulfiill them?
The skies were blue, the walk was brisk, and it felt really good to get out and enjoy nature.
With a little imagination, close your eyes and hear the screech of the gulls – you might believe we are close to Summer!
Be filled with wonder; be touched by peace. ~ Anonymous
Sometimes the best memories come from the holidays and you can play them over and over again in your mind. Make some memories this holiday!
Holding onto memories you hold precious and bringing them out and dusting them off every so often helps you appreciate them all the more.
I think walking all these miles deserves a little “pigging out” ...
I made this mini-goal and have reached it - 1,100 miles and going strong!
These ornaments sure do shimmer against a gray and lackluster background don’t they?
Sharin’ the love ... here’s a feel-good story; these folks and the ducks left me with a big smile on my face.
No, it’s not Winter yet, but the gray skies and brown leaves make it seem like it is.
I guess I should be glad that the squirrel didn’t give me the cold shoulder like the herons.
A little sunshine is good for the soul – I walked five miles and felt ready to take on the world.