by mary1988 | Sep 16, 2018 | 2018
This morning, like most mornings, I ran inland for roughly an hour. It is part of my daily ritual, providing me time to reflect, to meditate, and, of course, to sweat. My cool-down walk along the shores of Lake Michigan is my treat to myself. My heart...
by mary1988 | Sep 10, 2018 | 2018
In my former life as an executive, I served as a board member for the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC). Professionally trained to influence Congressional leaders, I joined our Washington D.C. lobbyists in advocating on behalf of renal patients needing...
by mary1988 | Aug 27, 2018 | 2018
Absorbed in the hunt for the blazing fire of the hawkweed and the velvety pouch of the Lady’s-slipper,at first, I do not see the stubby legsof the snapping turtle digging so purposely in the stony soil. That can bethe...
by mary1988 | Aug 20, 2018 | 2018
Photo taken off the shores of South Manitou IslandThis week’s question is framed by a favorite scientist who is working tirelessly, watershed by watershed, to improve the quality of water along the eastern shores of Lake Michigan. His question to elected leaders and...
by mary1988 | Aug 13, 2018 | 2018
Lake Michigan outside Douglas, MI on Wednesday, August 8th. Please share this photograph with others.You think it can’t happen to Lake Michigan, until it does. Ribbons of a lime-green algae rolled in with the waves the morning of August 8th outside Douglas, MI. I...
