Category Archives: Nature
How to Treat a Tree
Trees do so much for us: Provide shade and fruit, purify the air, produce phytoncides, reduce erosion, offer branches for climbing and swinging . . . and much more. In return, it’s important to treat trees right. One particular practice–using … Continue reading
Fish Tale
Looking out at the snow today, I’m experiencing a bit of cabin fever—feeling cooped up in the house and also pining for the little lakeside cabin my husband and I rented the past several summers. Just looking at the photos … Continue reading
Come On, Come Out
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 Come On, Come Out While spending nearly every day outdoors during a two-week vacation, kayaking, hiking and fishing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I was struck by the stark contrast of living in nature compared … Continue reading
The 10 Essentials for Outdoor Excursions
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2011 The 10 Essentials for Outdoor Excursions My husband and I hiked the Little Carp River Trail in the Porcupine Mountains on three separate occasions, trekking 11-14 miles during the course of the day. Each … Continue reading
Be Prepared To Be Surprised
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 Be Prepared To Be Surprised “Am I no longer young, and still not half perfect? Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning … Continue reading
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2010 Take a Walk on the Wild Side I’ve been thinking a lot lately about rivers, lakes and woods. They’re not just idle daydreams: My musings are meaningful. In the woods and by the water … Continue reading
Kayak Your Way to Wellness
SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010 Kayak Your Way to Wellness …let the river take it all away the mad pace, the hurry the troubles, the worries just let the river take them all away flow away… -Natalie Merchant, “Where … Continue reading
Virtue with a View
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 Virtue with a View On a recent trip to the Traverse City area, my husband, daughter, and I spent some time at the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. After exhausting ourselves on the Dune Climb, … Continue reading
Houseplants for Health
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Houseplants for Health Now that Indian summer has passed and November is showing its true colors (brown), it’s the perfect time to turn your attention to growing green things inside your four walls. Indoor … Continue reading
Walk in Beauty
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2008 Walk in Beauty Experts who focus on physical health often say that walking is one of the best things you can do for your health. Experts who focus on mental and spiritual health site … Continue reading