I visited my sister and brother-in-law in northern Michigan a couple weekends ago. Carol and I were at their house on Friday when she got a phone call. Black River Ranch was on fire, the caller told her. A moment later, Paul walked into the house and she shared the news with him. “I just… Continue reading Rain n’ Cats n’ Dogs
Month: May 2022
Sturgeon
Sturgeon are spawning on the Black River, and they are a sight to behold. I traveled upstate last weekend to see them making their way upriver. Sturgeon were extirpated in generations gone by, but they are on their way back. The fish are prehistoric and huge. It is a thrill just to see them. … Continue reading Sturgeon
Livin’ Large
At last, it’s the time of year for Rascal to loll in the grass. He’s been licking grass for some weeks now. He feels that water is at its tastiest when licked off grass. In fact, he’ll spend long enough licking grass that, as far as you can tell, he’s trying to find which single… Continue reading Livin’ Large
Barn Quilts
My friend Janice and I have just returned from the “Tour de Barn Quilts” put together by the village of Manchester, Michigan. Manchester is small enough and remote enough from Ann Arbor that few Ann Arborites swing by on a regular basis. We need a reason to go there. Ta-da: barn quilt tour. Barn quilts… Continue reading Barn Quilts