Category Archives: Winter

January in Michigan

Posted on January 31, 2017 by richrockwood

  The air is gently moving flurries of snow while on the ground and houses and in the trees the day’s accumulation gives a luminosity unseen in summertime.  It’s January in Michigan so this is normal and expected.  The recent … Continue reading →

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A Powerful Force for Getting Things Out of My Way

Posted on March 1, 2013 by richrockwood

Providence at Work?  Two days ago in my part of Michigan, I awoke to a substantial amount of snow which needed to be removed before my wife could get out of our driveway.  I was fortunate in that when she moved … Continue reading →

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Keep Off the Ice

Posted on February 18, 2013 by richrockwood

Experience as a Flashlight:  Back when I was more daring and foolish, I used to walk on the ice.  I lived in Wisconsin and winters were pretty severe for us.  The river running through town froze.  The huge lake where … Continue reading →

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