Dolation

Chive vinigar

Smells delicious, can't wait to add it to salads with a bit of olive oil.

Glacier National Park Early June

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Sleeping Bear Dunes Empire Michigan

Esch Beach Lake Michigan Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Evening Light Steep slopes and beach tansies in the evening light Dunes of Sleeping Bear Sharing some of my favorites of Sleeping Bear…

Adventures Past and Future

My Motto. Where is your next adventure? What was your last adventure? Leland, Michigan Next planned adventure Banff, CA and Glacier National park Montana

Trillium

Trillium grow in my front lawn - not grass. Keeping it beautiful, keeping it natural. Diversity of species. No fertilizer necessary.

Foragers season

Violets and dandelion are both edible. Some I use fresh and some dried. If you had to survive would you know how to use your local natural grown edible plants. We often read about it, but why not pra…

Would you eat this?

Morel hunting not going as planned. Found several pounds of false morels. Some enjoy these, but they can become toxic and cause organ damage. I am not daring enough to try. Would you?

Nicaragua Lake - Fresh Water but is it clean?

Was fortunate enough to travel to Nicaragua. Boating on this beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by volcanoes was interesting. The guide made it clear if we wanted to buy an island a sale could be m…

Changing Seasons

Winters grips can be seen on North Manitou Island with snow covering the perched dunes. The ice in the passage has melted but winter's low light remains. Spring is a special season, the beginning of…

Art class