driving through the irish hills in michigan
i came across this interesting old barn
still standing
but with a roof
now open to the sky
what a beautiful upward view.
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“once you have tasted the taste of the sky, you will forever look up.”
leonardo da vinci
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
A Haiku for you Beth…
“I’m covered in blue
the morning sky greets my eye
fresh-air fills my lungs”
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ah, yes – perfect ivor and thank you
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Always my pleasure Beth….
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Why are they called the Irish hills?
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The Irish Hills – Written by Dan Cherry
As immigration into the newly-christened Michigan state territory reached its peak, a small knot of Irish immigrants, some seeking new life in the United States, others fleeing the ongoing Potato Famine of 1846, called a small portion of northern Lenawee County home. The rolling hills and crystal lakes, it is said, reminded them of their home country and they acquired that tangible reminder of Ireland. Names like Kelly, Killarney, Brighton and Monaghan can be found on modern maps, a tribute to the original area in which they resided; the 1 ½ square-mile area around white is now St. Joseph Shrine.
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Ah very informative. Thanks!
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glad it helped
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Is it on the eastern side, Beth? I don’t know the area at all. And lovely that the shrine is to St. Joesph — keeper of the home.
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yes, south eastern area of michigan )
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Perfect for star gazing.
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ideal –
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This is fantastic, Beth.
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It IS interesting. Lovely shot, too.
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thanks!
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Oh wow, that is something different, Beth.
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yes, no roof left, but i thought what a beautiful view that would be
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that is one big skylight. then again barns do that. and then the skylight gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger as the barn gets smaller.
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that’s it, exactly, john
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You always find the most interesting things. Loved this post and your words!
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thanks, brad. they’re out there waiting to be found
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like that leonardo quote.
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it’s a good one –
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Beautiful.
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Thank you-
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You are welcome Beth, how’s your health and family 👪?
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we’re all doing well – thanks –
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Good, I wish you happy 😄 good Sunday.
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Looking up to the sky gives hope and joy.
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always
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👍
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My wish is that someday it’s reclaimed, repurposed and renewed with vigor, Beth.
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I hope so, too –
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Without the roof the rest of it will eventually fall down. The local critters have probably repurposed it. But it sure stirs the imagination.
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yes, I liked finding it in this in between state and imagined looking up to the sky, always there
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Yeah, I’ve always thought a glass roof would be kinda cool. At least in part of the house, maybe the bedroom.
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That would be beautiful to fall asleep to
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I’m a sucker for barns. Around the area where I loved in the U.P. there was a bookstore (just for one summer, I think) called Books in the Barn. My idea of heaven.
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That sounds wonderful
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It was!
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So much to see when you look up.
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Endless sky
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For some reason, I am drawn to abandoned buildings – NOT wrecks, but places like this, who have held their structure while giving back what they no longer need – cover!
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Leonardo is right. My world is filled with old buildings, log cabins, barns that are no longer needed, groves of trees around the spaces where once a house was. Lots of stories.
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Oh, just imagine!
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No overhead expense there:)
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ha! so true
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🤣
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I’ve heard of open floor plans, but never open roof…
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Yep, that’s over my head, too:)
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Too high a reach for me )
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🙂
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You did a really great job with your interesting barn subject Beth! A great quote as well!
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Thank you so much –
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Don’t you see things like this and wonder about the hands of those who built it? What their lives were like….the satisfaction when they completed it? I love this.
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Yes, I’m always so amazed by them
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That moon roof also doubles as a shower under certain conditions …
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so many plusses
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countless, really, like the stars.
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🤣
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Niceee
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thank you –
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Wow!
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Yes !
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Thanks for following Oh, the Places We See. It’s great to make your acquaintance and see what you’re about. Wishing you all the best! Rusha Sams
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You too !
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