HAD MYSELF A DARN GOOD WALK IN THE HULLETT MARSH THIS MORNING

A reasonably nice weather morning, so I decided to head over to the Hullett-Marsh northeast of Clinton.  It's been a while since I've been there and it felt good to get out for a walk in one of my favorite areas.  As usual, I was the only one there.  Bonus:))

 I HEADED STRAIGHT DOWN THIS BERM FOR ABOUT A MILE

 SAW A PAIR OF DUCKS

 PHLOX ARE IN BLOOM

 LOOKING BACK TOWARD THE SUBARU TOP LEFT

Sunday morning is a favorite time for me to be out and about on the area's quiet country roads.  Hardly a vehicle anywhere.  Nice to amble along slowly with the windows down and the 'sunroof' open.

A MUSCRAT SWIMMING BY

 I NEARLY STEPPED ON THIS LITTLE FROG

I figure I walked nearly two miles, and it was while on this walk along a berm next to a large pond (small lake) that I began to realize how much better I was actually feeling both mentally and physically.  (except for a certain tiredness that seems to follow me around everywhere) All about me were the sounds of nature.  Mainly birds, but I did see one Muscrat, two Ducks, one Leopard Frog, and a common Garter Snake.  How nice to feel a warm breeze on my skin and see flecks of sunshine beginning to appear through the breaking cloud cover.  At one point, I realized I had not had a single stomach pain since waking up this morning.  And, I didn't feel kinda sickish for a change.  OMG, could it be that I am finally beginning to return to my somewhat normal old self.  If so, I would certainly welcome that.

 THIS WAS MY TURNAROUND POINT, AND THE SUBARU IS BARELY VISIBLE TOP LEFT WHERE THE WATER CONVERGES

 A SLIGHT HAZE IN THE AIR IS FROM THE PRAIRIE WILDFIRES

 THOUGHT I SPOTTED A HURON COUNTY WATER PYTHON

 BUT IT WAS ONLY A WORKMAN'S LOST GLOVE

Al's Music Box:)) Lucille The Everly Brothers, Don and Phil, famously recorded a cover of 'Lucille'by Little Richad.  While the original version was a hit for Little Richard, the Everly Brothers' cover, released in 1960, also reached the charts, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The Everly Brothers are known for their distinctive close harmony vocals, which were a signature sound of their music. They were also a popular act, touring with Buddy Holly and influential in his image, even persuading him to change his outfit. Their influence extended beyond their own music, shaping the sound of later bands. "Lucille" is just one of the songs the Everly Brothers covered. They also covered other hits, including "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have to Do Is Dream," and "Bird Dog," among others. Their songwriting skills were also notable, with Don Everly's "Till I Kissed You" reaching the top 4 on the US pop charts.  The Everly Brothers were also deeply impacted by the loss of their friend, Buddy Holly, in the 1959 plane crash. Don Everly was reportedly unable to attend the funeral, while Phil Everly attended but was not a pallbearer. 

GROANER'S CORNER:(( So I took my sweater down to Wong's Laundry and dropped it off; Mr. Wong said he'd probably be able to have it cleaned by Thursday. So on Thursday afternoon, after work, I stopped by Wong's again.  Mr. Wong looked quite distressed when he saw me. He brought out the sweater and, apologizing profusely, explained that somehow this stain was beyond even his power to expunge.  And sure enough, though fainter than before, there was still a distinct red stain on the sweater. In an attempt to make up for his failure, Mr. Wong offered to send the sweater to his brother across town, who had been in the laundry business for an even longer time, and who might have a clue as to the method of removal of this extraordinarily persistent stain.  The elder Wong brother would rush it through at no extra charge, and should have it looking as white and clean as new by Friday. So on Friday, I went back to Wong's to pick up my sweater, but when I arrived, Mr. Wong regretfully informed me that his brother, too, had failed to remove the red blotch. "No charge," said Wong, "but you must take your sweater elsewhere to clean.  The Moral: ... Two Wongs cannot make a white."

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Dad is down at the auto dealership, looking at potential choices.  “Cargo space?” he asks.  The salesman, slightly confused, finally replies, “Car no do that... car go road.”

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- Look at the bright side... At least Mondays only happen once a week!

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Kelly & Pheebs Corner

 ON OUR BACK PORCH, KELLY PAINTS A GOURD WE BROUGHT BACK FROM THE SOUTHWEST

 JUST BACK FROM A JEEP RIDE WITH ANOTHER COUPLE IN BORREGO SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

 THIS MIGHT BE AT THE HURON COUNTY PLAYHOUSE NEAR GRAND BEND ONTARIO, YEARS AGO

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