Long Lake Yarns

It’s drop dead beautiful here. The science of fall colors doesn’t seem to be much of a science. But wet weather followed by cold weather followed by very wet weather followed by very warm weather must have been the ticket. This is just a taste of Montmorency County at its showiest. The maples are especially [...]

That’s me paddling with five, yes five, loons. We had no loon chicks hatch on the lake this summer. Early rumor was one hatched, but we think not. We know at least one pair was nesting on Belly Button Island when a major tornado-like blow blew through. Shortly after, the nest was abandoned. It is [...]

In the right chair, especially on a chilly night, Hoover can be quite the knitting companion. Sometimes he drapes himself like a warm shawl collar around my neck. No wonder I need to inspect my knitting under a bright Ott-Lite to avoid the “knitting with cat hair” thing.    

“If you have a good defense, being smart or fast is overrated.”  Steve. Porcupine: “This is a DEELICIOUS downed branch I’ve happened upon here in the middle of the path.” “Yipes. Trapped like a rat, whatever a rat is. I don’t know what that big ugly thing is but I better boogie to cover.” “I’ve [...]

We gather around the firepit on a dark, chilly night. Even if all you are doing is having good unspooky conversation and roasting marshmallows, you can’t help but look beyond what the fire lights.  At least in Michigan, you know you aren’t going to be some creature’s evening snack. Nothing bigger than a raccoon is likely [...]