Water Lily

Back to the Lake

It has been a while since we’ve been on the lake.  This morning was a beautiful morning to go.  The temps were cool, the winds…
OCC Dock in the Color

Fall Colors on the Lake

Well, I’m back to Northern Michigan for my posts.  Although we are not nearly at peak color locally, there are some areas that are beautiful. …
Heron in Dead Tree

Updated Website

I have updated my website to be more secure.  You will also notice it has a new look and some new features.  This particular look…

Polly’s Birthday Paddle

Yesterday was Polly’s birthday.  I had the pleasure to accompany her for an evening paddle.  It was a very calm evening; the water was flat. …

Flat Waters

It was a beautiful morning to be on the lake.  After a few windy days, the lake was very calm.  We saw a trio of…

Calm Waters

We went for an evening paddle yesterday with a good friend.  She hadn’t been out in a couple weeks and, actually, neither had we.  The…
Bald Eagle in Pine Tree

More Eagles and a Heron

We were at the lake for the holiday weekend, but didn’t get out onto the lake until Tuesday morning.  I’m really glad we got out.…
Great Blue Heron on a Dead Log

More Birds on Duck Lake

The lake was as smooth as glass Sunday morning.  The kayaking was easy.  Other than a couple water skiers and a slow pontoon boat, I…
Another spot of color along the west shore

Fall Afternoon on the Lake

Last weekend, we managed to get back out on the lake in the kayaks late one afternoon.  The color isn’t full peak, yet, but that’s…
Eagle in Flight with Sliver of Moon

A Beautiful Evening Kayak

A couple weeks ago, a small group went out on Duck Lake for an evening paddle.  It was a beautiful evening to be on the…