we visited the cutest family farm near our freinds’ house
sweet animals and baked goods and alpaca wearables
a little shop, and baking classes
everything created and taught and well cared for by the family
on a beautiful plot of land
a lovey place to vist and a lovely place to live.
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‘farming is a profession of hope’
-brian brett, farmer and writer
spent the last couple of days doing some projects
to help my community
maybe it was working
because I received not one, but two, good signs.
-author unknown
it’s official, the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (vernal equinox) occurs today, March 20, at 10:46 a.m. EDT. At this moment, the sun crosses the celestial equator, providing nearly equal amounts of day and night across the globe. -Farmers’ Almanac
Just in time, La Croix has a SUNSHINE flavor of sparkling water. Can anyone tell me what sunshine might taste like? Here’s what La Croix has to say about it, but I’m not sure it’s really any clearer.
LaCroix Launches Sunshine . . . “The Deliciously Fascinating Taste of WONDER! A refreshing, guilt-free drink that captures the warmth, joy, and sparkle of a ray of sunshine. It’s bright, the essence of a sun-kissed day in every sip.”
Hmmm… still not sure what that taste might be, anyone have an idea?
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‘wherever you go, no matter what the weather,
always bring your own sunshine. ‘
‘anthony j. d’angelo
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source credits: lacroixwater.com, farmer’s almanac
taco flavored doritos- now vintage
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yes, i know it surprised my children
i was born before Doritos were invented
and ranch dressing became popular
and captain crunch cereal
and space bars and pop tarts
were born
and …
the 60s and 70a
were the heyday for junk food
and i was in my glory.
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what is a childhood food or snack that you still think about?
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‘i’m not really a football guy, i’m more of a snack guy,’
-john, age 5
on the farm
on the roof
in the banks
on the house
under the snow
outside of the garage door
outside on Mackinac Island
volunteer firefighters and Mackinac Marine Rescue Crew dig out the school
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i’d planned to head up north to visit family this week
but I took a look at the weather
decided I’ll wait a week or so
some parts of the north were hit with a 100 year storm
especially in the upper peninsula
where the yoopers are a hardy lot.
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In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, unseasonable weather is the result of a conflict between Titania and Oberon, queen and king of the fairies.
The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts
Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose,
And on old Hiems’ thin and icy crown
An odorous chaplet of sweet summer buds
Is, as in mockery, set. The spring, the summer,
The childing autumn, angry winter, change
Their wonted liveries, and the mazèd world
By their increase now knows not which is which.
– William Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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photo credits- Northern Michiganders braving the storm
‘you never know
what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.’
-Cormac McCarthy
Happy St. Patrick’s Day !
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source credit: gary larson, the far side
working with a group of like-minded helpers
we sorted through 1200+ pounds of apples
fresh from a local farm
getting them ready
to donate to our community
‘act as if what you do makes a difference. it does.’
-william james
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Food Gatherers is the largest anti-hunger program in Washtenaw County, Michigan. We partner with a network of hunger-relief partners that includes agencies and programs providing direct food assistance through schools, clinics, low-income housing complexes, shelters, counseling programs, and faith-based organizations, as well as programs serving seniors, the disabled or those with mental illness, and substance abuse recovery programs. By providing free or very low-cost food to our partners, they can serve their communities and direct their own funds toward the vital human services they provide.
Food Gatherers’ mission is to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. As the food bank and food rescue program serving Washtenaw County, we do this by connecting valuable food resources to programs that serve those in need. In fiscal year 2025, Food Gatherers distributed 10.3 million pounds of food — the equivalent of 8.5 million meals. This is only possible thanks to the support of many volunteers, community partners, and donors.
Food Gatherers is effective and efficient — 95% of donations go directly to hunger-relief activities in our community. Food Gatherers does not share donor names publicly without permission.
i would love to live in a colorful cottage like this
tiny, imperfect, and a bit uneven
if it were not made of paper
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‘i would sooner live in a cottage and wonder at everything
than live in a castle and wonder at nothing.’
-joan winmill brown, british actress and writer
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image credit: albert’s constructions
I didn't have my glasses on.... 