On the Beach at the Michigan Ocean
Al said I looked silly at the beach in my polka dot bikini, but someone thought I looked good enough to paint. “You do look silly, Hippo,” said Al. “But I have an idea. Now that you’ve lured them here with your ridiculous costume, let’s give them a good reason to stay. “Hey everyone, if…
Lettuce, Garlic Mustard, Peaches, and Our Friend Booker
Al and I just returned from a trip to Africa. “We flew over the ocean on a giant bird!” said Al. “The species is unclear, but it was white with a beautifully colored tail. Hippo had to pay for a seat. Whoever heard of such a thing!” “Three seats!” I said. “I had to pay…
June 20 Solstice, Tosa Farmers Market
Al pecked me awake to go to the Tosa Farmers Market this morning. It’s annoying how chipper (and did I mention annoying?) that bird can be when some of us are trying to chill out. And it was totally unnecessary because we were early – in fact, very early. Anyway, at the entrance, we met…
There’s a hippopotamus at the market!”
SUNDAY, MAY 17 “There’s a hippopotamus at the market!” said Fiona, coordinator of the Delafield Farmers Market to the market manager, Brian. “Is that allowed?” “Hmmm,” said Brian, clearly thrown for a loop, “this year even leashed pets are not allowed. But – that hippopotamus is not leashed and – she isn’t a pet, so…
mushrooms, ramps, and farm stands
THURSDAY, MAY 14 There is such a hubbub about morel mushrooms that Al and I decided to join in the hunt. After three days, we still have not found any, but we did find a decaying log covered in moss and some beautiful brown and tan mushrooms. “Bird feather mushrooms!” exclaimed Al. Our human friend…
Our First Adventure Journal
TUESDAY, MAY 12th Hello Friends! With the warm sunshine and spring breezes calling, Al and I find our will to resist in short supply. Instead of spending our days writing and researching, we will be moving to a summer journal format. Every day that we are not too occupied with swimming, sailing, outdoor cookouts, and…