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never enough toast 16 September 2014

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I cranked up the jelly making machine last Saturday after having frozen all the deep purple juice from our chokecherries. I’m not sure what it is about putting up your own jelly, jam, zucchini, tomatoes or whatever you’ve managed to … Continue reading →

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A quiet in the woods 12 September 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Who doesn’t love the woods? Driving along the UP coastline, following Lake Michigan, we stopped to check out the Cut River Bridge. Hiking down the trail on the west side of the bridge, we found ourselves in a beautiful, quiet … Continue reading →

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lighthouse 10 September 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Boarding the boat, The Hope, we set off on a three hour tour (not kidding) and got to hear every manner of Gilligan’s Island jokes. We passed right under the Mackinac Bridge heading off to the west to see the … Continue reading →

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What to do when it rains 5 September 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Waking up to rain, we were so glad to have our Frogg Toggs pants and wished we’d gotten jackets as well. The water logged holding grounds held more as the rain poured down most of the morning. Scheduled to leave … Continue reading →

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Get some Michigan 4 September 2014

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Driving out of Grand Rapids at 5:15 this morning, Orion was bright in the southeast, but lightning flashed in the north. Hot coffee took the John Deere A, the MMZA and us down the road to dawn in northern Michigan. … Continue reading →

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Mighty Mac 2 September 2014

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Sally Gerard

  We left early this morning on our cross country trip from eastern Colorado to the Mackinac Bridge in upper Michigan. I mean way north, eh? Driving across Nebraska was so lush and green for this time of the year. … Continue reading →

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famous 29 August 2014

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Who am I famous to, and why? Am I famous to God? Is that yellow Aspen leaf I put in my water bottle holder famous to God? Is it famous to God in the same way I am? Why is … Continue reading →

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The Barn Loft 27 August 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Sally Gerard

In spring, one loft door opens to greening grasses springing up at the cement base, and the bulls bellowing for their cows. Palm size baby bunnies nibble the new sweet blades. Wild roses, heavy with buds, sit close under vibrant … Continue reading →

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My Little House 25 August 2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Sally Gerard

We had so much rain on Friday that we could not get into the field to work on Saturday, so we loaded up in my trusty 4-Runner and headed up to an antique farm show. We get to a few … Continue reading →

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A Good Feeling 21 August 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Sally Gerard

I made a list a while back of things that make me feel good: The smell of coffee brewing in the morning, afternoon or evening, horses neighing, starting my tractor, tractor drives, riding Indian, riding any horse, hugs, kisses and sharing … Continue reading →

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