tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post113449800193409441..comments2024-01-21T03:26:23.301-05:00Comments on Musings: A morning on skissagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134791592995089072005-12-16T22:53:00.001-05:002005-12-16T22:53:00.001-05:00Almost forgot: Michele says hi.Almost forgot: Michele says hi.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134791580240366652005-12-16T22:53:00.000-05:002005-12-16T22:53:00.000-05:00What a lovely image of a lovely morning experience...What a lovely image of a lovely morning experience. Reminds me of when I was a kid and I'd go skiing in the woods near my house. I miss those days....there's nothing quite as peaceful as being in a snow-covered field, alone.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134619146612240322005-12-14T22:59:00.000-05:002005-12-14T22:59:00.000-05:00Christa, you'd love it! Colleen, no, I didn't hav...Christa, you'd love it! Colleen, no, I didn't have time to make cornbread--I had an afternoon staff meeting to run so I had to get into the office.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134604172218256882005-12-14T18:49:00.000-05:002005-12-14T18:49:00.000-05:00Sounds like fun! I love Wendell Berry's writing......Sounds like fun! <BR/><BR/>I love Wendell Berry's writing...especially Jayber Crow who I think is character who lives in the same town as the character you mentioned. I answered you longer at my site. <BR/><BR/>Did you make some cornbread after skiing? When I read your post about cornbread, it sounded so good that I ended up making some. I tried to leave a comment that day, but it wouldn't take.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134584193075124572005-12-14T13:16:00.000-05:002005-12-14T13:16:00.000-05:00Your writing paints such a beautiful picture in my...Your writing paints such a beautiful picture in my mind. Makes me want to try cross country skiing!Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17619600669500170057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134580186310206462005-12-14T12:09:00.000-05:002005-12-14T12:09:00.000-05:00Ed, that's okay (re-checking on where I was skiing...Ed, that's okay (re-checking on where I was skiing). There are a number of places here in Western Michigan to ski--several good state parks, some good trails along abandon rail lines, etc. <BR/><BR/>Yes, coming upon snow in the summer is wonderful. Making snow cones from powder drink mix and snow can be a treat on a hot summer day.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134570751012023962005-12-14T09:32:00.000-05:002005-12-14T09:32:00.000-05:00My typing is off... backing = backpacking.My typing is off... backing = backpacking.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134570635148127532005-12-14T09:30:00.000-05:002005-12-14T09:30:00.000-05:00Cloverdale road and Cedar Creek were the search te...Cloverdale road and Cedar Creek were the search terms. Not to be nosy but because I was intrigued at such a large public space for cross country skiing. Like I said, here in Iowa those kinds of places are very rare. But your neck of the woods sounds a lot like where I lived in Minnesota where there was more areas like that. Must be a northern thing.<BR/><BR/>One of the greatest novelties is backing in the mountains in late July or August and getting up high enough to find snow. I never take skis but with size 13 feet, glisading (sp?) can still be excellent.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134531986003636372005-12-13T22:46:00.000-05:002005-12-13T22:46:00.000-05:00Beautiful. I can picture it as if I was there. T...Beautiful. I can picture it as if I was there. The crisp, cool air, the feel of the snow beneath the skis.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134531365358056792005-12-13T22:36:00.000-05:002005-12-13T22:36:00.000-05:00This is funny, but I was just about to write that ...This is funny, but I was just about to write that I felt like I was right there with you, because of your beautiful descriptive writing abilities. And, come to find, other people have <I>literally</I> been there! LOL<BR/><BR/>This was a terrific post. You write so beautifully. It's always a pleasure to read about your life. You recognize beauty everywhere; I think that's why I love to read your posts so much!<BR/><BR/>Cheers, Bhakti<BR/><BR/>p.s. I've posted an update on my latest post that gives a biography--and an extra added poem for your reading pleasure. I've also put a link to your site, since you asked for the info. <BR/><BR/>'Hope this finds you well! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135067059994902765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134523558070717652005-12-13T20:25:00.000-05:002005-12-13T20:25:00.000-05:00Dena, Kenju wrote about being in Va Beach in 1964 ...Dena, Kenju wrote about being in Va Beach in 1964 on her honeymoon. At the time we were living in Virginia (Petersburg) and I was 7 and we went to Virginia Beach... Other people in her blog also noted that they were there in '64 too. Were you?<BR/><BR/>Ed, you must of done a google search to fine the nature center when I didn't even use it's "official name" But you got it! We'll have good skiing until it warms up a bit and rains, then we'll have to wait for more snow. When I was out west, I just drove up on the mountain and they'd be plenty of snow until at least April and some years June.<BR/><BR/>Pia, I'd love to read your book when it's finished. You'll have to let us know.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134508558207302862005-12-13T16:15:00.000-05:002005-12-13T16:15:00.000-05:00Would love to learn to cross country ski. You wri...Would love to learn to cross country ski. You write such beautiful descriptions<BR/><BR/>Writing a memoir about a girl, her dad, and the world. My dad was an amazing character--CPA who starred in an MTV commercial--though he refused to believe me when I told him what it was--early days<BR/><BR/>Even accidentally found my birth mother--I was adopted and loved it<BR/><BR/>Now I have finished the longest plug for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134505348929032042005-12-13T15:22:00.000-05:002005-12-13T15:22:00.000-05:00I wish more people like Dr. H. Lewis Batts would p...I wish more people like Dr. H. Lewis Batts would preserve land like what is now the Cedar Creek Institute from the ravages of man so more people had the opportunity to explore it in a more pristine state. Public places like that are so hard to find here in SE Iowa.<BR/> <BR/>I have never learned to cross country ski though it is something that I have wanted to do. We just don't get as much dependable snow down here to make it worth while buying and storing skis that might only be used once every four years. The biggest reason to do such a sport in my opinion is that few people do it and it allows one to depart civilization for awhile.<BR/><BR/>I liked your description and could follow right along on their online map. Unfortunately, it wasn't a topo.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134504314842053982005-12-13T15:05:00.000-05:002005-12-13T15:05:00.000-05:00I can't do that kind of snow. I'll stay in VA Bea...I can't do that kind of snow. I'll stay in VA Beach any day of the year. Once and again we get snow, and that's enough.<BR/><BR/>So, who are all these people that have been in Virginia beach at the same time?denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847991585720013970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-1134503209057386272005-12-13T14:46:00.000-05:002005-12-13T14:46:00.000-05:00I was there with you, Sage. It sounds like a place...I was there with you, Sage. It sounds like a place I'd like to hike in the summer, though, not with snow on the ground. I'm averse to snow! <BR/><BR/>Funny how many of us were in Va. Beach at the same time, isn't it?kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.com