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Seeing Beauty in the Everyday World

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June 9, 2016
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Starry Night
Orchestra Camp Colony
About a week ago, while up at OCC, I waited until well after sunset, about 10:30, and walked down to the dock to see the stars. I was amazed, not at the stars, but at how light it was. I…
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May 26, 2016
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Barb’s Garden
Orchestra Camp Colony
OK, it could be Ollie’s garden, but I really think it’s Barb’s garden. Barb – You planted such a nice garden and all your plants look great. As I was walking around the colony, I saw how nice everything looked…
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May 23, 2016
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TC Commons Tour
Northwest Michigan, Uncategorized
Rose and I did the guided historic tour at TC Commons, formerly the TC State Hospital. Wonderful tour. It is such a great story, both the building of the facility and the renovation that is currently underway. See the gallery…
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May 21, 2016
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Duck Lake Clouds – Time Lapse
Orchestra Camp Colony
Although we woke up to 1/2 inch of snow over the weekend, the days did warm nicely and big puffy clouds formed in the sky. After a quick walk to the lake, I realized that this was a great opportunity…
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May 20, 2016
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Trilliums and Other Signs of Springs
Southwest Michigan
Although these photos are almost two weeks old, I hope you enjoy the signs of spring. The crab apple tree was brilliant again this year. This tree never fails to impress. There will certainly be a bumper crop of…
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May 7, 2016
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Sunset at Three Lakes
Southwest Michigan
Yesterday was a beautiful day, sunny, clear skies, warm, just what spring should be. After spending a wonderful afternoon and evening with a good friend, I wandered down to Three Lakes to see the sunset. Although the sun had already…
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May 4, 2016
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More Signs of Spring
Southwest Michigan
We’ve had a mix of warm, sunny days with cold, rainy days. In spite of the typical Michigan spring weather, there are signs that spring is here. The daffodils have come and gone, the tulips are getting close, the flowering…
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April 19, 2016
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The Sights and Sounds of Spring
Orchestra Camp Colony
Spring is full of great sights and sounds. The song birds are singing their hearts out for us to enjoy. The loons are calling. the woodpeckers are pecking. The frogs are so loud they sound like birds chirping. And there was…
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April 18, 2016
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A Night-Time Time Lapse Video
Orchestra Camp Colony
I stayed up late last night and captured another time lapse video. This one was after dark with the stars moving through the sky. These time lapse videos are still a work in progress, so bear with me as I…
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April 3, 2016
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Cedar Waxwings
Southwest Michigan
We had a treat outside our window today. This morning we noticed a group of cedar waxwings eating crab apples in the tree just behind our house. They would eat for a while, then something would startle them and they…
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