Category Archives: Great Lakes

Pontiac – A Fiery Musket Against the British Lion

If you’re just joining us, this is the latest post in an intermittent series on Native Americans whose names may be familiar, especially to those from the American Midwest, but whose stories most probably are not. Traditional history curricula have … Continue reading

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Looking Into Forever Part 4

I am this water. From any approach, there is a heart-stopping moment when Lake Superior reveals herself in full.  It never fails to take my breath away. The longer I am away from Big Water, the more there is that … Continue reading

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Looking Into Forever Part 3

Wolf, Blueberries and Snake My husband, Pete, loves everything about wild blueberries.  What’s more, he can zero in on anything having to do with wild blueberries within minutes of entering a source’s periphery.  You might recall the exchange he had … Continue reading

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Looking Into Forever Part 2

Magical Moose Our recent trip to Minnesota’s North Shore was an opportunity to reflect, not only on the past, but also on what the future might hold.  We always do a fair amount of centering when we visit, and, like … Continue reading

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LOVELY LEELANAU

I spent a few days last week with my Uncle Jack, my late mother’s oldest brother, at the tail end of a longer trip visiting family.  Jack and his late wife retired years ago to Suttons Bay, in Leelanau County, … Continue reading

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