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Category Archives: Environment
New Year’s Day on the Grand
Joe Writes . . . Tom and I began the year on the Grand River: not paddling, but hiking. Along with our spouses, we spent New Year’s Eve at our sister’s home in Ferrysburg on Grand Haven’s North Shore. The … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, family, Michigan, nature, rivers
Tagged family, Ferrysburg MI, Grand Haven, Grand River, New Year, Ottawa County MI, Ottawa Sands Park
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The Speech I Meant to Give
November 3, 2018 Joe Writes . . . Last night there was a great event – Ignite Ann Arbor 11 – at the downtown branch of the Ann Arbor District Library. My speech didn’t go as planned but I am … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Great Lakes, Michigan, rivers, Uncategorized
Tagged brothers, canoeing, eagles, Grand Haven MI, Grand Ledge MI, Grand Rapids MI, Grand River, Jackson MI, Lake Michigan, Lansing MI, Michigan
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The Good, the Bad and the Uncertain on the Grand
Joe Writes . . . Forgive us both for not writing of late. There has been a lot going on in our lives, and with winter approaching I am turning my attention to renovating a house near Dexter. Once finished … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, rivers, Uncategorized
Tagged brothers, Ferrysburg MI, Grand Haven MI, Grand Rapids MI, Grand River, Grandville MI, kayak, Lake Michigan, Michigan, PFAS
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Poetry on the Grand River
Not just any old conversation will do . . .
Posted in Environment, Men, poetry, rivers
Tagged A E Houseman, Ada MI, brothers, Carl Sandburg, Grand River, Lowell MI, Men, Saranac MI
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An Inkling of Home
September 7 and 8, 2018 – Saranac to Ada, Michigan Tom Writes . . . Two lovely days on the Grand River. Recent rains have given us a strong current, in our direction. The Lords of the Winds have … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, paddling, rivers, Uncategorized, wildlife
Tagged Ada MI, dragonfly, eagles, Lowell MI, Saranac MI
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Saranac to Lowell in Pictures
September 7, 2018 Water Temperature 70 F, Air Temperature 68 F Joe Writes . . . For now I will simply post some photos from a great day on the river. I expect Tom will take up the slack and … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, paddling, wildlife
Tagged brothers, eagles, Grand River, Herons, Lowell MI, Michigan, Saranac MI
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The Old Men and the River
August 16, 2018 – Ionia to Saranac, Michigan, 10 Miles 3.5 hours including lunch break Tom Writes . . . CANOE and GRACEFUL never go together at our age. My brother Joe and I are cute as can be, and … Continue reading
Posted in canoe, Environment, nature, paddling, rivers, Uncategorized
Tagged age, brothers, canoeing, Grand River, Ioinia, Michigan, Saranac, Walt Whitman
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