Robert Adams
Apple Walnut Fritters
IT IS THANKSGIVING WEEK . Flurries are in the air, my golf course finally closed, and I just finished Never by Ken Follett - a rather...
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Robert Adams
Nov 192 min read
Eye Health
THIS PAST WINTER I had my cataracts removed in both eyes. Cataract surgery is a procedure that eliminates a cloudy lens from the eye and...
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Robert Adams
Oct 312 min read
Bamboo
I ENJOYED LEARNING ABOUT BAMBOO on my gentlemen’s farm thirty years ago in Leelanau County. I raised ornamental grasses as a hobby and...
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Robert Adams
Oct 252 min read
Seeds To The Wind
AS YOU MAY RECALL , I was a seedsman for a few years in my twenties and have always been fascinated by the world of seeds. Seeds are...
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Robert Adams
Oct 193 min read
Pears, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese
THE TITLE TO THIS ESSAY reminded me of the lyrics, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme made famous by Simon and Garfunkel in their 1966...
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Robert Adams
Oct 92 min read
Cruising M-22
I JUST GOT FOUR NEW ALL-WEATHER Firestone tires on my 2020 Equinox. After the unexpected purchase, I thought, “Holy cow, they’re...
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Robert Adams
Sep 282 min read
Detroit Tigers
IT IS THE LAST WEEK in September and the Detroit Tigers are battling to secure a wild card slot in the postseason play. It would be...
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Robert Adams
Sep 232 min read
Autumn Arrives
THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX came upon us this past weekend. Simply put, it is the start of fall in the northern hemisphere. I associate so...
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Robert Adams
Sep 181 min read
Apple A Day
APPLES ARE ABUNDANT THIS FALL. Mother Nature delivered near-perfect weather during this year's growing season, benefiting the state's...
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Robert Adams
Sep 102 min read
Greek Pizza
MUCH TO THE DETRIMENT of my waistline, I love pizza. The good news is I have eliminated meat toppings from my pizzas this summer. It...
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Robert Adams
Sep 52 min read
Gazpacho Delight
THE ABUNDANCE OF FRESH PRODUCE over Labor Day weekend at farm stands in my area brought me great pleasure and a nice opportunity. To my...
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Robert Adams
Aug 302 min read
Taking The Plunge
I HAVE PLANS TO BECOME REACQUAINTED with an acoustic guitar. I have narrowed my selection to two popular brands and will choose one...
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Robert Adams
Aug 211 min read
Light and Shade
I MOVED IN A NEW DIRECTION with my annual plantings this year. I grew flowers and vegetables in large pots placed randomly around my...
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Robert Adams
Aug 181 min read
Humor and Health
ADDING HUMOR TO YOUR DAILY LIFE can lead to many benefits. Research suggests it sparks energy , boosts brain power , improves...
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Robert Adams
Aug 122 min read
Joy to Water
I DECIDED TO CHECK out the new Platte River Park which is under construction just outside Honor off U.S. 31. ...
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Robert Adams
Aug 72 min read
Trumpet Vine
ON MY MORNING WALKS in August, I usually pass by a massive trumpet vine shrub ( Campsis radicans ) that has taken over a driveway fence...
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Robert Adams
Jul 312 min read
Michigan Cider
I HAVE FOND MEMORIES of the Franklin Cider Mill, located just north of Fourteen Mile Road in the NW suburbs of Detroit....
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Robert Adams
Jul 242 min read
Beach Time
IT WAS NICE HAVING MY SONS and their families visit Leelanau County for a week this month where they rented a gorgeous home on Good...
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Robert Adams
Jul 231 min read
Start The Day
I START MY DAY with a cup of coffee and a light breakfast. This wasn’t my routine until I got older. In the heyday of my business life, I...
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Robert Adams
Jul 142 min read
Taco Surprise
I INCINERATED A TACO SHELL this week in my toaster oven. I was warming it up to fill it with taco meat, veggies, and shredded Mexican...
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