“It’s often said that life is strange, oh yes, but compared to what,” – Steve Forbert The first time I recall hearing about John Voelker I was just a kid with no idea about who most of the people my mom or dad talked about were – unless they were important people to us kids, like ...
“There is no real ending. It’s just a place where you stop the story.” – Frank Herbert There is nothing like a big windy day and some frosty temperatures to begin finding the end fall colors’ final stories in the Upper Peninsula. The story of this year’s wonderful autumn show here ...
Little Bay de Noc: Angling pressure was down over the past week due to strong winds. Anglers who ventured out caught walleye despite slow conditions, with anglers noting that typical fall catch rates had not yet materialized. Anglers targeting yellow perch reported poor fishing and difficulty ...
When plants die, we automatically assume we're responsible. Sometimes, we are. But what we might not realize is that, like all living things, plants have a lifespan, and sometimes their time is simply up. Annuals, of course, complete their entire lifecycles, from seed to death, in one year. ...
“The pretty waters in the sea feel as cold as you left me. Yes, blue must be the color of the blues,” – George Jones and Lawton Williams The night was almost completely dead silent. The overcast skies and the otherwise blackness seemed to enhance the quiet. However, the void created by ...
Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn't mean you should turn your property into a barren wasteland. Leaving certain perennials standing over winter can be beneficial. Others, however, need to go. Similarly, some shrubs should be pruned as they wind down, while cutting others back now ...
