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“A Warm October Afternoon”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Msko-waagosh Waited in Ambush…

Oak leaves sprouted a few days ago. The maple and wild cherry trees are well ahead, almost complete. The lone shag-bark hickory to the north sports leaves the size and shape of a half-grown cottontail rabbit’s ears. Ahead and to … Continue reading

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“Kindling an Evening Fire”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“A Fine 9-Point Buck”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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The Northwest Gun was Useless

A green leaf fell from a dried nettle stalk. Seven leaves remained, drooping from a tawny stem adorned with brown globs of seeds. Some stalks held more leaves, others less. Counting staved off the damp November cold that Wednesday morning, … Continue reading

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“A First Wild Turkey”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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An Endless Journey to Eternity

Two hard rains swelled the River Raisin. A humble woodsman stood on the first knoll to the east of the lily pad flats. Bright, mid-morning sunlight turned the coffee-brown waters a stunning azure blue. A solitary white swan paddled against … Continue reading

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“The Winter Lean-to”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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