Tag Archives: summer

Whoa, there!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Not to be redundant, but Gorilla Girl is amazing.  She has been interested in horses and riding them for a few years now, perhaps because two of her cousins ride, and has been astride a horse only a couple of … Continue reading →

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Summer rituals: flag day in three oaks

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Before the official arrival of summer, in Three Oaks, Michigan, home of the self-proclaimed “Worlds Largest Flag Day Parade,” summer begins with a  bang on or around June 14th.  The solstice, in its more graceful arrival, its lengthening days and … Continue reading →

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The screen door slams

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Summer, according to the calendar, has fully arrived, but the solstice has nothing on the noiser signs of summer.   Our neighbor noted two days ago that he was glad to finally hear our screen door slamming — and that … Continue reading →

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In the blink of an eye: oasis naan

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Oasis naan that was on the menu for this week’s Baking with Julia, and it took  just the blink of an eye to throw together — thankfully, since May was a real challenge not only with keeping up with my … Continue reading →

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Blueberry trifecta: labor day weekend in Michigan

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

By chance, luck or the randomness of the universe, I scored three pints of the last blueberries of the season at the farmers’ market (hello fall squash and apples, goodbye berries).  In my eagerness make use of the berries,  I … Continue reading →

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Look, it’s the “M” store!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Gorilla Girl and Monkey Man call McDonald’s the “M” store when they see the impossibly huge and ubiquitous highway signs. They remain blissfully ignorant of the desires created by the fast food giant, and I want to keep it that … Continue reading →

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The smells of summers past

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

With all the rain this summer, it’s ironic that I’ve yet to be rained on during either a bike ride or a run. Maybe the rain has come over night and that explains how I’ve missed it. But a few … Continue reading →

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Holland, Michigan: beaching, biking, and melting (down)

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

Now that August is here and our thoughts are turning to the inevitable return to school and work, I am hitting my summer stride, finally. Who knew it would take so long? Maybe the mini-vacation to Holland, Michigan helped in … Continue reading →

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The charm of the corn

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

After taking a 25 mile ride yesterday through some of the biggest hills I’ve yet to climb on a bike, I decided to try some flat roads today.  My ride took me on a long winding, slight rolling hills, ride … Continue reading →

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On neighbors

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Necessity is the Mother of Invention

When I was a kid, we only infrequently visited neighbors, but my parents did spend quite a bit of time on the front porch during the summer, idly watching kids playing in the street or visiting with whomever might wander … Continue reading →

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