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It's All Dandy
It’s All Dandy
Beau Brummell
I jot down notes on potential weirdos and one my list is Beau Brummell. What is weirder than a dandy? Or just fashion in general? Then I started to read about him and realized that to someone in 2018…. he’s only sort of weird.
Beau Brummell was famous for….being famous. Except he did it without Instagram, Facebook or even a computer because he was born in 1778. He’s like the…
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If you are a rock hound, then being located in Michigan less than an hour from one of the Great Lakes is a pretty awesome place to be. Thanks to the glaciers, rock hunting along the shores of the Great Lakes contains a lot of variety. Though this is an activity that can be enjoyed year round, in the spring when the ice begins to melt it allows a special kind of pleasure. I have spent some very frosty hours at the beach lately hunting for rocks and fossils.
Rock hunting has become my newest obsession. There is something very relaxing about wandering a beach and looking at the rocks. Despite our modern ways and technology there is still a tremendous amount to be gained from enjoying the physical world. Being a part of the world around you is something that has the ability to refresh you. Even people like me who are NOT outdoorsy folks. The older that I get, the more I see this in myself. So much so that some of those corny sayings about getting out into nature are seeming less and less corny.
This is both an awesome and terrible pic. I really love the clouds and the reflection on the water.
Rock hunting is a great way to bond with your children and introduce them to the natural world. Most children are naturally drawn to rocks. I have been digging them out of my washing machine for years. My oldest kid and I have gotten so much joy out of finding rocks to bring home and identify. Exercise, fresh air, family time, and rocks. It doesn’t get much better than that!
Oh wait! Yes it does! You can’t forget the beach. Even bundled up in 30 degrees, the beach has a beauty that is inspiring. In those temps it is not uncommon to be there by yourself. If you don’t find cool rocks to take home, then you will most likely find some photographic opportunities. I do love combining my hobbies!
This is like some kind of monster from the sea. (Yes, those are icicles.)
My love of taking photos of wood reins supreme with this driftwood.
There is a huge variety of rocks around the Great Lakes. I am still in the process of cleaning up some and photographing them. It is definitely time for me to get a light box! Not to mention identifying them! In addition to rocks, there are a lot of fossils that can be found, including Michigan’s state stone.
Petoskey on the shores of Lake Huron. I was so excited to find it that I didn’t even notice the shadow of my phone in this picture until later.
The Petoskey is a distinctive fossilized coral. It is older than the dinosaurs and can be found all over Michigan, though it tends to be more prevalent in the North. Most likely due to glacial movements. That being said, I have found several examples in the SW corner as well as the one above that was found on the SE side of Lake Huron. If you do not live in Michigan, do not worry! The Petoskey stone can be found in several other parts of the country and even in Europe and Asia.
Most of the fossils found in Michigan are coral fossils. They are quite beautiful. You can also find some trilobite fossils, but I have yet to find any of those.
I am all set to have many rocky adventures this spring and summer so stay tuned to see what I am up to! This is one of those subjects that can be so vast and detailed that it is hard to put into a single post. It is also a very appealing part of the draw for me. Facebook has really helped me connect with local Rock Hounds and has helped to increase my knowledge. It is another fun thing about rocks. The Rock Hounds that I have met are lovely people. A lot of people are rock hounds and it is so much fun to meet one!
Are you a Rock Hound? Share a pic of your favorite rock in the comments!
You Ain’t Nothing But a Rock Hound! If you are a rock hound, then being located in Michigan less than an hour from one of the Great Lakes is a pretty awesome place to be.
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Rebirth
It’s 44 degrees out and there’s a wind advisory. It’s rainy and gloomy. One of those perfect days to stay inside under the covers. So, it’s a little ironic that I’m going spring! It is coming here in Michigan. Yesterday, I went to my favorite Botanical Gardens to hunt for signs. The place is quite barren looking compared to what it looks like in mid-summer. However, I was surprised at the amount…
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The Other Washington Monument
The Other Washington Monument
In 1901 President McKinley was assassinated and his vice president, Theodore Roosevelt became the United States’ 26th president. Roosevelt had already proven that he had an adventurous and bold spirit. He had overcome many tragedies in his lifetime and now his career had taken him to the highest position in the country. Luckily for the world, Theodore Roosevelt had passed along his spirit to his…
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Hell Hath No Fury Like a Pissed Off Russian
I Will End You. –Princess Olga This is probably one of my favorite history of a woman wronged. Meet Princess Olga of Kiev. She was living in Russia in 945 with her husband and son. Her husband, Igor of Kiev was a ruler of Kiev Rus which was an area near the Baltic Sea that comprised of several Slavic Tribes. One of these tribes, The Drevlians murdered Igor in 945. That is when Princess Olga…
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The Guy Who Cut Off Napoleon's Penis
The Guy Who Cut Off Napoleon’s Penis
For our first Weirdo in History, I would like to present…the guy who cut off Napoleon’s penis. To our modern eyes, it is definitely weird to take body parts from dead people. People already argue over Grandma’s jewelry, can you imagine the fight about who gets a piece of her body? But if you start digging through history you are going to find all sorts of things happening with people’s body…
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Weirdos in History: We're all Mad here.
Weirdos in History: We’re all Mad here.
Don’t let your memories of dry history texts in school fool you. History is not a dull parade of facts. It is full of fascinating tidbits and weirdos. Some of it reads more bizarre then a celebrity gossip column. It is people living in times that we can not even imagine. The people of the past were people like us and for every person that we find inspiring, there is someone to make fun of.A lot…
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This weekend I ended up at a vintage and junk Fair. It was a beautiful fall day and more than anything was nice to just be outside.
There was a lot of interesting things. For some reason there were two Lula Roe vendors though. I have no idea why. A lot of local handmade things. Just lots of odds and ends bric-a-brac. Lots of things that people had turned into other things. Quite a bit of fun RVs. Some of them were shop but others looked like pieces of Art.
There was all sorts of Random objects. By far my favorite was this creepy doll.
I did not purchase it. I’m pretty sure it would have ended up killing my family.
My second favorite thing that I saw was this alpaca!
You so beautiful that I was tempted to purchase something made from his fur.
However, I managed to leave purchasing nothing but a cupcake and a pulled pork sandwich. As well as a couple of bath bombs. Which were not vintage or junk.
Vintage Fair [Photo of the Day] 10 20 17 This weekend I ended up at a vintage and junk Fair. It was a beautiful fall day and more than anything was nice to just be outside.
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck [Book Review]
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck [Book Review]
I am not a big self help person. I could probably count on one hand the amount that I have read. It isn’t that I don’t read them because I don’t need them. Mostly I don’t read them because I think that they are a bit overly simplified and sometimes even a bit smarmy. As the author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson, points out—happy people are not sitting around staring in the…
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First Day of Fall [photo of the day] It is the first day of fall. Yet here in good ole Michigan it hit 94 degrees.
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Layered [Weekly Photo Challenge]
Layered [Weekly Photo Challenge]
One of my favorite photos for layers is wood. I am constantly snapping photos of branches and logs because I find it so fascinating. The kicker is when it has fungus on it. A tree with fungus, I cannot help but snap a photo of it. Even though it visually isn’t great for anything other than enjoying the layers. For more layered photography go here!
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Lazy Saturday [Photo of the Day] 9-9-17
Lazy Saturday [Photo of the Day] 9-9-17
Saturdays should be a lazy day to just hang with your friends. And to do what you love. For more of my photos of the day click here: Fall Fuzzies [Photo of the Day] 9-8-17 Ribbit [photo of the day] 9-4-17 Shoes [Photo of the Day] 8-31-17
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Waiting: Weekly Photo Challenge
Waiting: Weekly Photo Challenge
I can’t quite tell what the bug in the background is. But I was cramping his style because he slowly backed away and then was gone. For more weekly photos on Waiting go to This Weeks Photo Challenge! For more of my photography click here: Ribbit [photo of the day] 9-4-17 Random Object Photography: Take One Bird Photography
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Fall Fuzzies [Photo of the Day] 9-8-17
Fall Fuzzies [Photo of the Day] 9-8-17
It is fall here in Michigan. And that means time of the really fuzzy, weird caterpillars. I guess this is a topic to look into. I do not know why so many of them come out and are so hairy. i guess that is a winter coat. I have seen two of them so far. For an unknown reason both appeared on dirty surfaces and my real camera was no where in sight. My s7 does take a decent photo. But I really wanted…
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Ribbit [photo of the day] 9-4-17
Ribbit [photo of the day] 9-4-17
Every so often I get a shot that reminds me exactly why I love taking pictures so much. The above shot is the perfect example. The kids and i were at the local botanical gardens. Walking along we saw a family hunched over something. Naturally, my kids made a beeline for them. They were crowded around this tiny pool filled with these leaves. I am amazed that anyone spotted the frogs in this…
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Family Adventure [Photo of the Day] 9-2-17
Family Adventure [Photo of the Day] 9-2-17
A beautiful day calls for an adventure! It felt like fall here today and it was a great day to go on a road trip. I threw the kids in the van and we headed to my aunt’s for a visit. It is about 30 minutes away from me. After that we drove to a nearby town to do some exploring. The downtown is pretty charming. It has quite a bit of sculpture. I love this one. Lunch was at a family owned candy and…
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