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Robert Adams

2 days ago
2 min

Greek Pizza

MUCH TO THE DETRIMENT of my waistline, I love pizza. The good news is I have eliminated meat toppings from my pizzas this summer. It...

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Robert Adams

Sep 5
2 min

Gazpacho Delight

THE ABUNDANCE OF FRESH PRODUCE over Labor Day weekend at farm stands in my area brought me great pleasure and a nice opportunity. To my...

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Robert Adams

Aug 30
2 min

Taking The Plunge

I HAVE PLANS TO BECOME REACQUAINTED with an acoustic guitar. I have narrowed my selection to two popular brands and will choose one...

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Robert Adams

Aug 21
1 min

Light and Shade

I MOVED IN A NEW DIRECTION with my annual plantings this year. I grew flowers and vegetables in large pots placed randomly around my...

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Robert Adams

Aug 18
1 min

Humor and Health

ADDING HUMOR TO YOUR DAILY LIFE can lead to many benefits. Research suggests it sparks energy , boosts brain power , improves...

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Robert Adams

Aug 12
2 min

Joy to Water

I DECIDED TO CHECK out the new Platte River Park which is under construction just outside Honor off U.S. 31. ...

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Robert Adams

Aug 7
2 min

Trumpet Vine

ON MY MORNING WALKS in August, I usually pass by a massive trumpet vine shrub ( Campsis radicans ) that has taken over a driveway fence...

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Robert Adams

Jul 31
2 min

Michigan Cider

I HAVE FOND MEMORIES of the Franklin Cider Mill, located just north of Fourteen Mile Road in the NW suburbs of Detroit....

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Robert Adams

Jul 24
2 min

Beach Time

IT WAS NICE HAVING MY SONS and their families visit Leelanau County for a week this month where they rented a gorgeous home on Good...

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Robert Adams

Jul 23
1 min

Start The Day

I START MY DAY with a cup of coffee and a light breakfast. This wasn’t my routine until I got older. In the heyday of my business life, I...

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Robert Adams

Jul 14
2 min

Taco Surprise

I INCINERATED A TACO SHELL this week in my toaster oven. I was warming it up to fill it with taco meat, veggies, and shredded Mexican...

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Robert Adams

Jul 9
1 min

A Passing Thought

PAUL COEHLO THE FAMOUS AUTHOR of the 1988 book, Alchemist, more recently twittered this advice, “Offering a smile is the way to solve...

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Robert Adams

Jul 1
2 min

Clear Up To The Sky

SOAKING RAINS WERE A WELCOME SIGHT this week; every plant benefited from their arrival, as did I. My app on my phone registered over 2...

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Robert Adams

Jun 23
2 min

Tanning Time

I OFTEN SIT ON MY PORCH for half-hour tanning sessions. The porch faces due west, and the early afternoon offers the best chance to catch...

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Robert Adams

Jun 18
2 min

Calling Winemakers

BALSAMIC VINEGAR HAS BECOME an all-important condiment in my culinary life. I’m trying to remember when I first had it. It might have...

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Robert Adams

Jun 14
1 min

In Flanders Fields

RED POPPIES ARE IN FULL DISPLAY in early June on my morning walks. They make me feel reverent and thankful. It took a web search to learn...

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Robert Adams

Jun 1
1 min

Strawberry Season

IT'S EARLY JUNE. Fresh asparagus is coming to an end as we move forward with gorgeous spring weather. I’m finally confident that the...

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Robert Adams

May 22
3 min

Southern Life

I WAS FIRST INTRODUCED TO THE SOUTH as a young teen during spring vacations with my dad. Our trips were mostly centered around golf and...

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Robert Adams

May 12
2 min

Asparagus Season

THIS WEEK I HAD THE PLEASURE of enjoying two recipes that utilized fresh asparagus harvested from the Norconk family farm off M-22 south...

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Robert Adams

Apr 26
2 min

Lucky Finds

I CHOSE TWO BOOKS from my library shelves this past week and were they ever gems. Jackdaws by Ken Follett and Calico Joe by John Grisham....

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