About ten years ago, I visited the town of Paradise in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where my husband and I rented a cabin on Whitefish Bay. We took… Read more “The “Big Chill Of 1994” (In Central Michigan) – And Other Cold Moments In MI History…”
Category: Michigan Weather
Happy 25th Birthday To My Ugly Winter Hat With Ear Flaps!
Twenty-five years ago, a friend of mine named Michelle bought me a plaid wool hat with a faux sherpa lining and earflaps, for which the whole thing… Read more “Happy 25th Birthday To My Ugly Winter Hat With Ear Flaps!”
“Yes, I’m Going Out Into This Cold Without A Coat -Who Are You? My Mother?”
My husband and I decided to head to our friendly local indoor shopping mall today to do a little “mall walking.” Today, the weather in my area… Read more ““Yes, I’m Going Out Into This Cold Without A Coat -Who Are You? My Mother?””
Today, I’m Letting “The Wookiee” Win (AKA “Jayden” the Snowstorm)
A snowstorm named “Jayden” is paying a visit to Southeast MI today, and he’s having – or is it a she (does it matter in this day… Read more “Today, I’m Letting “The Wookiee” Win (AKA “Jayden” the Snowstorm)”
Perhaps I Should’ve Just Done Laps In The Church Parking Lot Today?
I decided to bundle up in layers and brave yet another frigid walk today, and because we had some snow last night, I wanted to spend as… Read more “Perhaps I Should’ve Just Done Laps In The Church Parking Lot Today?”
Have I Become A…(Gasp) – Mall Walker?
A good portion of Southeast and Western Michigan was a virtual ice rink Wednesday, Jan. 23 when overnight rain turned to ice. Most of the schools were… Read more “Have I Become A…(Gasp) – Mall Walker?”
Michigan State Parks – A Photo Tour!
I have visited more than 70 of the 107 state parks in Michigan during the course of my lifetime. Enjoy this little “photo tour,” which includes at… Read more “Michigan State Parks – A Photo Tour!”
(REVISED) What Does the Name “Harper” Mean To You?
I just learned by watching the Weather Channel that the snowstorm du jour’s name is “Harper,” and “Harper” has already killed three people. Here’s a pic of… Read more “(REVISED) What Does the Name “Harper” Mean To You?”
Wintry Fitness Adventures – Let’s Have Winter Dumped On Us All At Once, Shall We?
Winter decided to blow its whole load on Southeast Michigan today, and it’s pretty much been snowing most of last night and all day today. Still, I… Read more “Wintry Fitness Adventures – Let’s Have Winter Dumped On Us All At Once, Shall We?”
Trivia COULD Be On The Agenda Tonight (Jan. 19, 2019)
Hey folks. It’s… possible I’ll be able to go out to a trivia game tonight! Snow is continuing to fall, and there’s a few inches of it… Read more “Trivia COULD Be On The Agenda Tonight (Jan. 19, 2019)”