What’s to Love About Michigan? Fantastic Fishing!

 
When you think of Michigan, you can’t help but think of water and lots of it. Sixty-four thousand nine hundred and eighty inland lakes, according to DNR statistics. Three thousand two hundred and eighty-eight miles of Great Lakes shoreline—or 4,987 miles, if you include all the Michigan islands. As for rivers, don’t ask. You’ll hurt [...]

Antique Fairs

If you are an antique collector, this is your time of year Nearly every weekend you see advertisements for some sort of antique sale or fair.
Antique hunting is a lot like a treasure hunt. You have to have a sharp eye and lots of time to find those unique little treasures that are hidden away in [...]

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The Scent of Locusts

When you’re this close to a clump of locust blossoms, it’s a given that you can smell them. The fragrance comes with the view—and that’s a good thing, I think you’ll agree. The heady scent of black locusts is a part of their considerable beauty, and one of the delights of the Michigan countryside this [...]

Land Contract

 Sometime ago I wrote a post about land contracts.  Over the last year, I have referred more people to that post than any other.
A land contract is a financing tool between the buyer and the seller. The seller agrees to sell his property to the buyer at a set price, agreed upon down payment, monthly [...]

Memorial Day

Memorial Day. What comes to mind when  you hear those words?  The beginning of the summer season?  A day of barbequing  and fun in the sun?  Memorial Day sales at the mall?  A day off work?
Sadly, most of us, myself included, forget the real meaning of Memorial Day. Oh, yes, we know what it’s all [...]

Flat Tires

Flat tire today. In fact I had two flat tires in the same day. No post today, back tomorrow. Sorry!

Spring

Spring in Michigan is a time of new life. Daffodils, crocus, tulips, lilacs and a myriad of other flowers announce the arrival of spring. But, spring is not only a celebration for the eyes. Our ears are filled with the sounds of the singing birds and the fragrance of blooming flowers fills the air.
For me, [...]

In Search of the Painted Trillium

If I seem to be going a little wildflower crazy lately, please bear with me. I promise I’ll shift to other topics. But of all the seasons in Michigan, spring is the time when the woods come to life in a gentle but irresistible explosion of color. Much of that color is available for anyone [...]

Waterfront Appraisal

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