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Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
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Night Showers
When I was a child, my family built a fire pit surrounded by an octagon-shaped cement “patio” that had the names of each member of my family on it. It was cool. One night in mid-August some of the neighbors were invited over for… Continue Reading “Night Showers”
Just Breathe
Today we had a busy day scheduled. And then the day got busier. Before I talk about our day, I’d like to describe something else. Be patient. It relates. I have found that when a person describes difficulties or abuse, people often seem to… Continue Reading “Just Breathe”
A Dog, Two Cats, and A Flock of Turkeys
Today EJ called the new insurance agency to see if all our policies had been transferred, and to also find out how we were going to manage this first month of payment. I had talked to the agent at the downstate agency on Monday… Continue Reading “A Dog, Two Cats, and A Flock of Turkeys”
Storm Stories
After the day EJ and I had Saturday trying to get our beater truck up north, we were exhausted and planned on having a quiet, restful day on Sunday. It didn’t exactly go that way. In fact, in a different way Sunday was just… Continue Reading “Storm Stories”
My Second Worst Drive Ever
Today was My Second Worst Drive Ever. Yesterday we had to get up early to pick up JJ’s car at the shop in Eureka. When we got back home, we had to drive downstate because we were meeting with a realtor at the old… Continue Reading “My Second Worst Drive Ever”
Taking Care of Business
This has been a week of taking care of business. It has given me a headache. Tuesday morning EJ contacted realtors downstate to sell our house. His sister , who was once a realtor, advised us to call three realtors and to reject the… Continue Reading “Taking Care of Business”
Enchanting Forest Flutist
This morning EJ and I went to the Secretary of State–in other states called the Department of Motor Vehicles–to get a license plate for the “new” Suburban and get the title in our name and all that sort of thing. EJ also called the… Continue Reading “Enchanting Forest Flutist”
Mackinac Adventure
We didn’t go south this weekend. We had an adventure instead. It’s really hard to leave our northern home, especially when we hear stories of storms, high temperatures and humidity, and a Biblical plague of mosquitoes in the area where we used to live.… Continue Reading “Mackinac Adventure”
Turkeys, Deer, and Boats
Monday night JJ and I had a bit of a scare. JJ went looking for his beloved cat, Luke, and couldn’t find him so he asked me to help search. I reminded JJ that many times cats find odd little places to sleep and… Continue Reading “Turkeys, Deer, and Boats”
Some Enchanted Evening
We were going to travel to our old house this weekend to continue readying it to sell and maybe meet with realtors, but we didn’t. We had reasons. Like EJ originally thought he’d have to work this Friday. By the time I understood that… Continue Reading “Some Enchanted Evening”
Shanghaied
Excuse my language….but cancer really sucks. I almost, ALMOST, think that recovering from cancer is more difficult than the treatment. Almost. Watching a hairless child half dozing in the chemo chair as toxic chemicals are pumped into his body is the stuff of nightmares.… Continue Reading “Shanghaied”
Storybrooke
Shortly after I finished writing my previous post, EJ and I decided that the day was so lovely that we would go for a drive. JJ was working, but we took Danny with us. We went for a long drive, enjoying winding our way… Continue Reading “Storybrooke”
Saruman’s Spies
EJ had some physically difficult days at work this last week, and he was utterly exhausted, so I have encouraged him to rest this weekend. Yesterday I made challah bread for the first time in a long time, and I fixed a beautiful Shabbat… Continue Reading “Saruman’s Spies”
Turkeys and Other Stuff
We have decided to stay north again this weekend. The weekend before last–when we drove south in the middle of the night, right after EJ got out of work, so we could be at the old house to let in the guys installing the… Continue Reading “Turkeys and Other Stuff”
Shoes and Books
Last night when I took Danny outside for the last time before I went to bed, I heard the coyotes yipping. They make the weirdest, spine-chillingest sound. EJ has been searching on-line for a used 4-wheel drive vehicle. We have to find one before… Continue Reading “Shoes and Books”
