Monthly Archives: July 2005

Life on the prairie

Posted on July 22, 2005 by barbaraehardy

The prairie begins in Illinois, one state west of us,  so technically, Michigan is not prairie.   However, we feel a lot like one:  flat land, strong winds,  little rain, and intense heat.  I was reading about prairie plants the other day.  Not … Continue reading →

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How can something this big be just a lake?

Posted on July 8, 2005 by barbaraehardy

Walking on the pier in St. Joseph is one of the joys of my life.  And every time I’m out there I wonder why this great body of water is only a lake.  It’s not an ocean– no salt; but why not … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for the iceberg

Posted on July 1, 2005 by barbaraehardy

I’ve been trying to convince my body that it doesn’t need to hoard and cherish every fat cell in preparation for the day my girls decide to float me out on an iceberg. It’s not buying it.  Apparently those millions … Continue reading →

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