Let’s go back to the late 80’s on M-134 in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. My family of four, which included my husband , my two small sons and myself, were staying in Cedarville at Paul’s Cabins for a week of fishing with Grandpa Tonn. This was a tradition that had been going on since being led there by good friends Dottie and Bob Fisher. This area is known as the Les Cheneaux Islands, …Read the Rest
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My Name is Jane and I Am An Aviation Junkie Part 1
My fascination with flight probably came from my father. At an early age I discovered my dad was a Navy Aviator Trainer during WWII. He never continued flying after the war, but was drawn to planes. In my teens the air …Read the Rest
A Time Honored and Valued Tradition in the Heartland
My Grandma Orr’s advice still rings in my ears to this day. Thirty plus years ago she told me that I should look for a husband in church. She was right. I found someone with the same values I wanted …Read the Rest
Not Your Typical Parade
My friend Ginny exclaimed that I, as in me, have never arrived anywhere early and this morning was no exception. She wanted to see the Classic Wooden Boat Parade that would be taking off at 9 a.m. sharp from …Read the Rest
Twin Orr-chards Once a Traditional Farm, Now a CSA Farm
Last week I popped in at my cousin’s estate sale. She was selling items that belonged to her family that she reluctantly needed to let go, due to lack of space. She surprised me with our Grandma’s red Pyrex applesauce …Read the Rest
Day’s End
Having spent the better part of the day in Grand Rapids in the scorching heat and moving quickly from one air conditioned venue to another, I was relieved to be finally heading North. After a couple of hours of driving, the white …Read the Rest
Northwest Michigan Spring Time Treasures
While I was home last weekend Fast Eddy (my dog) and I had a chance to get out and walk in the woods of NW Michigan in the hills above my mom’s house. The steep slopes free of undergrowth were easy …Read the Rest
Growing Up with an Older Brother in Northern Michigan
Growing up in NW rural Michigan surroundings, what could be better than having an older brother to “hang with”? Life was exciting and fun, with him taking the lead and setting the course. We built tree houses together. At one …Read the Rest
Cross da Menom.River and Through da Nord Woods
Cross da Menom. River and through da Nord Wood To Grandma’s house we go; Da spouse knows da way To carry his laday Thru da slushy and late Spring snow, OH! Cross da Menom.River and thru da nord wood, …Read the Rest
The Last Snowmen in Appleton-A Sign Spring Is On the Horizon
With the last snowfall about 10 days ago and the neighborhood children being on vacation,I notice a last ditch effort to make the last snowmen of the season. So I drove around the subdivision and snapped the results. I decided …Read the Rest
Madison Weekend Part 2
Sam Stein of Huffington Post (yes a liberal on-line news source) uses this quote in response to citizen political action in Wisconsin : “I think that the governor (Scott Walker of WI) really did wake a sleeping giant,” said Justin …Read the Rest
