FOR MANY MOONS

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Winter Storm Iona – Prediction vs. Outcome

Yup, more than four feet fell in some places. In the end, it was an historic winter storm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — in some places. But not right here. Almost 40″ fell on Mount Arvon, just 15 miles away. But here on the west side of Huron Bay, maybe 16″ based on my twice-daily…

Losing “The War,” Finding Nature

Sometimes, you have to “lose” something in order to find something else. News of an expanding war is distressing to many of us military vets and retirees who served during the Iraq War and 9/11 and have studied wars through history. The “what’s-happening-now?!” question lives too much in our brains. The “what-happens-next?” question follows closely…

Dogs & Deer + Humans = ?

Human-animal interactions are complex! At least for us humans; maybe not for the animals. I’ve been observing this dynamic close-up — and participating in it, too — and it’s raised some questions in me. At what point does a wild animal become a pet? When is it a bad idea to support wild animals and…

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