AT THE WATER’S EDGE:
LIVING LIFE AND LEARNING ALL I CAN ALONG THE WAY
nature
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Inviting in the Good: Lessons from Weeding in the Woods
I have an enemy. An enemy encroaching on my territory and trying to take over. Poisoning those within reach and advancing position every time I look. My enemy’s name? Alliaria petiolata. Otherwise known as: garlic mustard. As one of my aunts once put it, with a name like that, it’s no wonder it’s an invasive,…
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Off the Grid: Backcountry Camping
Tom and I have always loved camping. One of the things that first drew me to Tom was his love for adventure and the outdoors, and one of the things I appreciate most about our relationship is being able to share those sorts of experiences together. From annual camping trips to Manistee (Tom’s been camping there…
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Reflection
Prompt: Be present. Describe something peaceful with as much sensory imagery as you can. What are the sights, sounds, scents, and feelings? When I think of a peaceful setting, I think of something out in nature. And my most recent nature-intensive trip was to Isle Royale National Park this summer. I am reminded of one…
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Ekphrasis Post – Lightning Over Water
Prompt: Ekphrasis post. Ekphrasis (writing about another art form) – Find a Flickr Image in Creative Commons that inspires you in some way (positively or negatively) and free write about it. Give yourself exactly 15 minutes to write without stopping. Don’t think! I chose this picture from Art.com for a few reasons. Firstly, lightning is…
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Creationism – A Creative Writing Exercise
I recently found this poem in my old school archives, from my creative writing class in college. I still kind of liked it, so I thought I’d share! Creationism A summer sunset Across the horizon spread An artist’s palette Evidence of God’s design Swaying ocean tides, With the moon’s gravity rise, Back and forth at…
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Isle Royale: Trip Overview
The Trip Last week, I was able to cross something off my bucket list: visit Isle Royale National Park. I spent a week in the wilderness with 5 friends on a backpacking adventure on this 45-mile long island in the northwest corner of Lake Superior – the world’s largest lake. To get to the island,…
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Summer in the Great Lakes State
Summer is upon us. As I type, the time has just rolled to the first day of summer, the day of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Although not my favorite season, if we’re judging just on the beauty and essence of it (that would be Spring or Fall), Summertime in Michigan…
At the Water's Edge 