20 YEARS!!!

20 years ago today my life changed, I started living a new life free of drugs and alcohol. Thank you to all that have helped me on the path of life.

R.I.P. Marco Simoncelli

Fun with the Munchkins

Was such a beautiful day so my daughter Robin brought the grandkids over to visit. we went for a hike and collected leaves and rubbed crayons on paper with the leaves underneath for a transfer.

Down to the river (Again)

Went down to the river today just like I have done many a time.Nothing special but I did take time to thank the Creator of all this beauty for all the blessings in my life. The things he has taken , the things he has given and the things I have yet to receive.

The Elusive Butter and Eggs

I have been looking for these all year, Yesterday i had to get new tires on my car. While i was waiting I decided to walk about a mile to get a bite to eat. On the way I had to cross over the expressway and down on the approach in the weeds I spotted them. I went back today with the camera.

Ride Leelanau

Went for a bicycle ride by the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Even though I only rode 24 miles which is the shortest route on the tour it was challenging at times. The weather was just beautiful and most of the ride was in solitude which for myself is what it needed. Had to sort some stuff out in my head. Feel accomplished.

Excited

Yesterday on the blog i posted about seeing some flowers that i never seen before. Upon investigation my friend found out what the white flower was. It is a Nodding Ladies' Tresses Orchid!!!! All by itself there it was waiting to be found. If it wasn't for the Monarchs I was trying to get a picture of I probably would not have ventured out into the brush where it was. I am quite excited about this find!!!!!

Beauty is close by

Went for a hike on the land next to the house today for the exercise. Sure glad I took the camera, Saw alot of Monarch butterflies and a couple flowers i haven't seen before. One we identified as great blue lobelia but cannot identify the white flower. Cant find it in any of the books we have.It was all by itself

In search of a Loon

Headed out on the moto again, this time investigating a sighting of a loon in the Ionia recreation area. we saw what might have been one but it was so far away. we went hiking on some trails around the lake and it was very nice

Ride down River Road

Had a nice ride up north on the Moto and took a ride down River Road in the Huron National forest.These were old stomping grounds for me. The spring water was as good as ever. A bald Eagle soared over our heads when we got down to the river

Trip to the Rosy Mound

Had a wonderful trip to west Michigan.I have always wanted to check out the Rosy Mound Nature preserve so we stopped in and went for a hike, What a beautiful place this is!!!! A well kept Natural area where you walk thru the different stages of the dunes and end up on a non crowded stretch of Lake michigan beach. Had a dip in the lake and nice walk down the beach. We saw plants and flowers that I have never seen before, I cannot wait to go back!!!!!

Two years!!!!!!

The Special Happy Place

I was talking to my granddaughter Sami about the room she calls her room in my house and she said she wanted a picture of the river on her wall because it was her happy place. I have always found the spot we go to very comforting and have always gone there when troubled. There is a very strong presence of the spirit of the Universe there and I believe she has felt it before. I have never discussed this with her because she is so young.

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON

Rihanna - S&M

Random

I havent posted in a while so I thought I would just put some random pics of late