Photo of the Week: Snowy Owl in Southeast Michigan

Snowy Owl perched on utility post in snow-covered field

Imagine my excitement in finding my first Snowy Owl in late November 2017, spotted on the ground near a fence, in southeast Michigan. What a magnificent bird to see in person! No snow was on the ground, so it made searching for the owl a bit easier. When I first spotted the white clump near… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Snowy Owl in Southeast Michigan

Photo of the Week: Old and New Ornaments on Our Christmas Tree

Kitch-iti-kipi spring on a white globe ornament next to brass French horn ornament hanging on Christmas tree.

Great memories!

The ornament we bought this year when we visited Kitch-iti-iipi in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan hangs on our Christmas tree next to the brass musical ornament we bought over 20 years ago for our first Christmas together.

One of my favorite things to do during the holiday break is to sit in our living room, chatting with my family about our ornaments, when we created them, when we bought them, and all the stories that go along with them. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Old and New Ornaments on Our Christmas Tree