Author Archives: volovecto

Thrills, Chills, and Mortal Danger: Just Another Day on Horseback in the Okavango Delta

Posted on March 9, 2011 by volovecto

At the African Horseback Safari camp, the day begins at 6 am with coffee and biscuits in your tent. At 630 we all meet at the main camp circle for breakfast, toast and coffee warmed over the open fire. At … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on February 22, 2011 by volovecto

I will be traveling again this upcoming Sunday.  A dream trip of mine is about to come about, a combination of my favorite activities;  horseback riding and African safari.  The Okavango Delta in Botswana is my travel destination.  I hope … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day Blizzard

Posted on February 2, 2011 by volovecto

Any groundhog leaving its burrow in Michigan this morning would not have seen its shadow.  If winter ends early, as predicted by the groundhog, it would be good news to all of us now digging out from under at least … Continue reading →

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Essentials

Posted on January 31, 2011 by volovecto

  When icicles are hanging from the roof and the temperature dips below the zero mark on the Fahrenheit scale, I turn to comfort food and wool clothing.  Having been raised by parents who were either from  the old country, … Continue reading →

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Diana, A Celebration

Posted on January 21, 2011 by volovecto

When it is 15 degrees outside, I tend to look for indoor activities.  Luckily for me, the Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting the Diana, A Celebration exhibit.  So I spent Thursday Jan. 20th at GRAM.  The exhibit is nine … Continue reading →

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A Lion in Winter

Posted on January 15, 2011 by volovecto

During my recent move from Florida to Michigan, I wasn’t alone.  My two cats were forced to make the move as well.  They weren’t happy about it and made their feelings known.  In Florida they were inside/outside cats with their … Continue reading →

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A Heritage of Snow and Transportation

Posted on January 7, 2011 by volovecto

By all accounts, I should be comfortable in the snow.  Although I have lived in Florida for the past 24 years, my roots are definitely deep in the snow zone.  My father was born and raised in Norway, and my … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 3, 2011 by volovecto

This year I greet the New Year in snow!

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Snow Day

Posted on December 19, 2010 by volovecto

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town, People were buying and rushing around. But my shopping was done and I could relax, So where to go for some hearty repast? The answer for me was simple;  a … Continue reading →

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December 13th, Santa Lucia Day

Posted on December 13, 2010 by volovecto

Being of Scandinavian ancestry, my family celebrated Santa Lucia Day on December 13th.  My mother would make Lucia buns and peppar kakar cookies in the days before and then in the early hours of Dec. 13th, when it was still dark … Continue reading →

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