new pastime

August 29th, 2012 by
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The boy joined marching band, and is having a great time. These guys are competitive, so his entire summer has been spent on various fields and lots learning the moves. This shot was snapped at the first football of the season. It isn’t his hat — he’s a trumpeter, not a drummer. Both cool instruments [...]


the high life

August 29th, 2012 by
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Not mine, but I appreciate the loveliness of the can in the light.


summer 2012, little peeks

August 20th, 2012 by
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Summer 2012, so far. Includes Harrisville, Michigan; Sandusky, Ohio, Oscoda, Michigan; Grand Haven, Michigan; and micellaneous points between.




pumpkin runner

October 24th, 2011 by
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Better than perfect = DONE! I don’t even know when I started this little table runner, but would put it out every year with raw edges. Poor little guys! So finally, finally, I added a back and some machine quilting. It is far, far from perfect, but it is done and looks so happy!


My Michigan

December 10th, 2010 by

sldMichigan-8×10, originally uploaded by colleen sullivan leh. I took this picture at the Lumberman’s Monument outside of Oscoda. It’s up north, so “outside of” means about 20 miles away. The stairs from the visitor center down to the river are a real workout. There is the river of course, plus a small waterfall on the [...]


A Lake Orion Dragon

November 3rd, 2010 by
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This wonderful guy is proud to be a Lake Orion dragon. He was carved entirely with a chainsaw by Gary Elzerman. There is a carved an “LO” on the rocks and a plaque. If you’re in a school or sports group in Lake Orion, you’re welcome to come by and take a photo with him! [...]



feb15: 46/365 headache

February 15th, 2010 by

Yep, that’s my day in a nutshell. Headache killers at my desk, to be taken with a night-time cup of coffee. Really hoping Tuesday is a better day all around. Poor Little Mister was sick last night, had to pick him up early from my sisters house. Missing out on cousin time AND sick on [...]