Photo of the Week: Michigan Peaches are Here!

Deep golden and orange peaches sit in a scalloped blue ceramic bowl.

If there’s one thing Michigan folks enjoy in summer, it’s fresh sweet corn, Michigan blueberries, and one of my favorites: Michigan peaches!

A local orchard comes to our Sunday farmer’s market to sell their vegetables and fruits, including their delicious Red Haven peaches.

Today I picked up a bag of peaches and I’m already sorry I didn’t get two bags so I could make some peach pie or jam.

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Photo of the Week: Winter Snowstorm in Michigan’s Northern Woods

Walking along a trail, looking through the bare trees, evergreens, and native plants of the snow covered woods during a heavy snowfall.

The northern woods was quiet except for the muffled sounds of the cross-country skiers conversation as they made their way deeper into the woods during the heavy snowfall. In the distance, I heard the familiar calls of the ever-present Blue Jays I had seen earlier flying through the deciduous and evergreen trees. The snowstorm kept… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Winter Snowstorm in Michigan’s Northern Woods