March 6, 2015 The snow on the prairie is coated with a thick layer of ice making nature photography near impossible. When each step pierces the silence with a sound like shattering glass, my chances of sneaking up on wildlife are greatly diminished. Add that to fumbling frozen fingers and slippery slopes trails, and you… Continue Reading
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March 1, 2015 My toes are toasty warm. This is unusual in winter. Could it be a sign of spring? Nope, it’s still full blown winter here with the temperature at zero or below most mornings. Well then, you wonder, what’s up with my toes? This little butterball sits on them as I type. She… Continue Reading
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February 6, 2015 Where am I? Mars? Nope. Guess again. Lake Michigan? Nope. How about now? The prairie? Yes!! Waves of white blanketed the prairie after a particularly windy storm. I like February in Michigan. Why? Because it is short, and spring is right around the corner. I read an article in the paper about… Continue Reading
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January 22, 2015 Here in Michigan, we’ve reached the peak of winter. I’ve enjoyed the frosty scenery, prepared countless cups of hot cocoa, and watched my family multiply. It’s been a lovely winter. And now as we reach the peak, like a car on a roller coaster waiting to drop, I want to scream, let me… Continue Reading