First Picnic

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Yesterday was a beautiful start to spring. Kevin suggested we have a  picnic supper and then go to a park to play basketball. We ate at North Higgins Lake State Park. On that side of the lake there is still some ice. A pretty sunset was a fitting end to the warm, pleasant, sunny day … Read more

Spring Sunrise

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I walked to the lake this morning and enjoyed a beautiful sunrise. We’ve been treated to some unusually warm and beautiful days here lately for this time of year. It was so nice last night that Jacob, Zachary and Josiah pitched their tent and camped out in the back yard. Spring is off to a … Read more

Not Bad for a Winter Day

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Technically it’s still winter but the weather today isn’t wintry at all. It’s warm and sunny with a high in the mid 70s in the forecast. I finally felt like going for a walk after being sick for the last 3 days. My boys have been enjoying riding their bikes and playing basketball. I think … Read more

Melting Snow and Ice

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It’s warm and sunny here today and we have warm days in store for the rest of this week. I saw two ducks on the lake this morning on a patch of open water. Spring seems to be arriving early this year which is fine with me.

Snowshoeing

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I finally did some cross country skiing this afternoon. It was my first time this winter. Nick, Josiah and I just skied around the field and our yard. It’s a lot more fun to go on the trails but I enjoyed it anyway. I also used a pair of snowshoes for the first time in … Read more

Danger, High Voltage

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All of the snow we got last weekend sure is beautiful but it also did some damage. The side road I walk to get to the trail had yellow caution tape across the road with the warning, “danger, high voltage.” There was a downed power line across the road so I had to turn around … Read more

Heavy Snowfall

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Looking out my window I see more snow falling. It’s so pretty outside after all the snow that fell last night. It’s a wet, heavy snow so the branches are all drooping and several limbs were broken off from the weight of the snow. Thankfully we still have our power. It’s a good day to … Read more