Across the Door
Join me on a trip across Death's Door to Washington Island.
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March 14, 2023
The Madonna waits in Detroit Harbor
My Cover Story
If you have a Facebook page, you probably know that one thing a user adds to their page is a "cover image." Some people probably have a strategy for coming up with cover images and maybe even plan them ahead…
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February 9, 2023
Coming in for a landing
National Bird Day
Yes, January 5th is National Bird Day! I'm sure that all of the birders out there are celebrating. I'm not a birder, but my wife is, and with her help I've learned to distinguish subtle differences between different birds like…
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January 5, 2023
A cold day on Lake Michigan
Winter is/will be Here
According to meteorologists, winter begins on December 1. According to astronomers, winter (the winter solstice) begins this year (2022) at 4:48 PM on December 21. So, if you're into weather forecasting, happy winter! If you're into stars and planets, winter…
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December 6, 2022
Beale Street
Memphis
There's more to Memphis than Graceland, and much of it has to do with music! Beale Street Memphis hugs the east bank of the Mississippi River in the southwest corner of Tennessee. If you're a Bob Dylan fan, you probably…
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November 20, 2022
Graceland
Graceland
I just watched the movie "Elvis." It's a biopic, not a documentary, so I suspect some of the truth was stretched a bit, but I enjoyed it. Although I remember listening to a lot of Elvis' music, I was part…
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November 11, 2022
Jerome, Arizona
Jerome
So, who, what or where is Jerome? The who part is kind of interesting. Western Mining History says "The town was named after Eugene Jerome, a wealthy financier and officer of the United Verde Copper Company. Eugene was a cousin…
September 29, 2022
Rock Island State Park WI
National Lighthouse Day
When I woke up this morning I thought it was Sunday, but actually, it's National Lighthouse Day! Yes, this event occurs every year on August 7. That's the day when many lighthouses will be open to the public. So, if…
August 7, 2022
Good night from Hamel Music Center!
A Day in the Life: Part 3
(This is continued from A Day in the Life: Part 2) After a week of improving their play on individual instruments and rehearsing with bands, orchestras, jazz combos and other musical groups, the students are ready to perform in concert.…
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July 28, 2022