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Merry Dairy
Now that I have a child who is obsessed with animals, I notice how many more cows and horses we pass as we drive through Wisconsin....
Amanda Wais
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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Maybe We Need Helmets
Boy, we were all over the place this last week, but I'm going to stick to today's adventure. The day was beautiful and sunny. The 30mph...
Amanda Wais
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Tracks
Okay, I better admit this now. Wednesday is like my Saturday with no job to go to and no small child all day (but without a Sunday to...
Amanda Wais
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Garden of Lights
Hi! After visiting a few places in Wisconsin recently, I am giving you a photo tour of the Green Bay Botanical Garden's WPS Garden of...
Amanda Wais
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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Mr. Independence
Brady and I had an interesting time at Hunter's Point last weekend. It's one of the few places we can go with assured safety, so we went...
Amanda Wais
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Moss for Words
Last week I told Brady we were going for a hike on the weekend. "Where should we go?" I wondered. The next day, while we were playing bat...
Amanda Wais
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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Silver River Exploration
Once in a great while, we get an actual sunrise. The dawn has been pretty bleak these days. Plus, if you're in Copper Harbor, you have to...
Amanda Wais
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Winter Storm Warning!
We just had our first winter storm warning. There was quite a bit of hype about it. "Up to 10 inches of wet snow expected." Then "3-5"...
Amanda Wais
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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Why CH?
Hi! As promised in the latest podcast episode about living here year-round, here is the picture from the Gas Light General Store. My, oh,...
Amanda Wais
Oct 25, 20231 min read
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The Dying Snake
Happy fall! Last Wednesday was such a nice day, and Brady got home early from school, so we took a bike ride. When we turned around in...
Amanda Wais
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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Perpetual Birthday Boy
Hi! You know, we really had some nice extended weather there. Sunny, calm and hot even for a few days. It's funny to talk to the other...
Amanda Wais
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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Porter's Island Circumnavigation
Hi! These last few days have been a great summer. Ha! Summer with fall colors! I hope you get to come up to see them! I've been home with...
Amanda Wais
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Pretty Leaves
If you like maple leaves, the area is quite colorful with them. They are the prettiest in my opinion. The covered stretch is ablaze right...
Amanda Wais
Sep 27, 20231 min read
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Mount Baldy Hike
Boy. Lots goes on in a week. There's lots to say, but lets start with the best news first. Brady. Loves. School. Loves it! And school...
Amanda Wais
Sep 20, 20234 min read
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"Pride Rock" Omen
Man. We sure had some fun adventures last weekend! And the thing that blew my mind the most had to do with Disney's The Lion King movie....
Amanda Wais
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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Sunrise Photo Tour
Bonus! I ventured out with my camera to check on the morning light after Brady got on the bus. I was not disappointed! Come with me!...
Amanda Wais
Sep 8, 20231 min read
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Spreading Wings of Love
I know I'm going to save the best for last, but how to begin? I guess I will brag that I am finishing my last bite of a wonderful...
Amanda Wais
Sep 6, 20234 min read
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Quarantine Road Trip
Well, we made it through a bout of summer Covid. All three of us. Whew! After a few days of trying to keep a small-hugging child away...
Amanda Wais
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Surprise Takeover
Hey there. Covid here. I'm taking over Amanda's life right now, so she'll see you next week. Hahahahaha.
Amanda Wais
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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A Fun, Nostalgic Tour of the Old Trails and Mine
Both my boys have been somewhere else for a few days, so I've had some Amanda time. I get to do whatever I want with my free time. What a...
Amanda Wais
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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