Spring Flowers
Spring has sprung and the proof is in the flowers and warm sunny days we’ve been having. I’m soooo looking forward to the coming days when I can wake up in the morning, walk outside and feel the warm ground under my bare feet.

Butterfly sitting on a green leaf
When I went to the Butterfly exhibit at Frederik Meijer Gardens, it made me think of how wonderful children are and how important it is to take them to events like this. The children were absolutely delighted with the butterflies and it was as much fun watching their responses to all the awesome butterflies as it was to see the main attraction.

Glamour Puss in Franklin MI
The first thing I noticed when I visited Glamour Puss was the unique clothing and accessories. The second  was the steady stream of women coming in to have their eyebrows shaped. The third was how in shape the owner, Amy, is. When I talked to Amy about all of this she told me that she is the “Makeup Queen” and known for her talents as a makeup artist and shaping eyebrows. I believe her. If you’re looking for a comfy, special and unique place where there’s finds that will set you apart, check this place out. Amy doesn’t have a website link, but here’s the phone number if you want to learn more (248) 882-7029 and here’s a google map link to the address at 32751 Franklin Rd, Franklin Village, MI 48025.

Leslie Tassel Park Sculpture of Children Playing
If you get LAKE Magazine, check out the April issue. They wrote up a really nice review about this blog in their “200 Words or Less” column and also featured my shot of Downtown Grand Rapids at night on the page opposite the back cover.I took this photo at the Leslie Tassel Park in Cascade. It is loaded with statues and just one of the most charming parks I’ve ever been to.

March Snow
It’s March 28 for crying out loud. Whatever happened to that saying “in like a lion, out like a lamb”? That’s what I was thinking last night when it started snowing, and then I woke up to this beautiful snowy morning. After I finished up my early meetings today I pulled to the side of the road on the way home and took this photo. This is why I live in Michigan, even though I am so thoroughly ready for it to warm up. I swear if I hear Chicago has a warm spell before we do, I’m getting in my car and driving there for a couple days.