Red Series

Photos taken at Mackinac Island, MI

An apple tree found at the backyard of the hotel

Main transportation at the Island - Bicycles

Gerbera Daisy

Antique Wagon Wheel on Display

Black and White Series

Photos taken at South Haven, MI for a school project


Skylight



Sailing

 

South Haven, MI Lighthouse



Longing

South Haven, MI Lighthouse Pier

Marina

It sure smells like SPRING!!!

This winter has been a bit rough for many of us here in Michigan - several snow storms, one big ice storm, freezing rain, sub-zero temperatures, losing electricity for countless days, scraping ice and/or snow off your car pretty much every day during this winter season.  Even though you have lived in Michigan all your life and have certain expectations of winter weather, it is always so astonishing to experience so many cold snowy days.  We, Michiganders, live through the harsh winter year after year because what comes after this makes it worthwhile - spring. 

It is almost at the end of March and many are wondering when and if spring will arrive.  The current temperature sure doesn't show any sign of it - today is at least sunny but 32 (F) degrees (0 Celsius).  There is, however, a glimpse of hope - it is SUNNY.  When you look around you, you can't feel the spring but you sure can see, smell, and hear it - birds are chirping, buds are popping, and flowers are blooming.  To welcome the spring or to my meager attempt to hurry the spring to arrive, I cleaned the flower beds out a few days ago and planned out this year's vegetable garden.  I am anxiously waiting for spring to arrive so I start this grand plan of gardening.



Ice storm in February this year

  








First flower of the season

  


















A bird in the backyard sunbathing

  


















Updates (3/31/11) - morning temperature has been consistently low (16 to 19 F) and we are expected to see some snow this weekend which means we will have snow in April.  What is up with this?