A tri-color beagle sits on dried leaves, looking to his left. He is dark brown and light brown, with faded paws and face. He’s wearing a red harness and blue leash, with two tags (blue and red). He’s wearing wishes the photographer would finish already, so our walk could resume. In the background are leafless trees and, towards the upper left, a distant semi-frozen lake.

I can’t remember the last time Bernie and I walked on the #KalHavenTrail It was delightful to be back there today - although, as expected, it was *really* muddy. It was also 55°!!!!
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Our house, and lots of snow. Our plow guy also cleared one lane of our dead end street, so we should be able to get in and out (we are dead last on the city’s plow list…)

Lots of snow! There’s not yet a good path thru the park, so Bernie and I stuck to the roads. The tire tracks thru unplowed snow give a sense of how deep it is - a bit much for Bernie!
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Bernie the Beagle is lying among the fall leaves, taking a break on our walk. He is a tricolor beagle, with a chocolate nose and an old white face. His harness is red, his tags are red and green. The leaves are shades of yellow and brown, on green grass.

My sweet boy, chilling among fallen leaves.
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A tricolor beagle, with an old white face, sits among fallen leaves, with trees and brush in the background.

A path through the woods, with trees on either side. The leaves are turning colors, mostly shades of yellow.

A beautiful day, with lots of fall color on the Kal-Haven Trail. Bernie was a happy boy!
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A tricolor beagle sits among dried leaves, with green shrubs and trees in the background. His face is old-dog white, his harness is red, his leash is blue.

A leaf-covered path in the woods and brush. Trees are still mostly green, with some beginning to turn colors.

Perfect fall weather, and a lovely walk. Not much color yet, but plenty of dried leaves on the ground (and a surprising number of ticks!?!).
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A tricolor beagle sits on a tree stump, with other stumps piled around him. His white face is looking off to his left, ignoring the photographer. His vest and collar are red; his leash is blue.

Tree trimmers have been busy in our neighborhood, although these trunks suggest more than “trimming.” They left a perfect perch for Bernie!
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Bernie the Beagle stands smiling on a wooded path. He’s varying shades of brown, with an old white face. His harness is red and black, his leash is blue. Behind him are trees, their leaves still green.

A dirt path leads thru tall pine trees, backlit with sunlight.

Bernie and I found peace and quiet at the arboretum today. Plus, I got to pet a friendly bulldog and a regal collie (Bernie just wanted to walk and smell stuff).
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In the middle of green bushes and grasses, two deer look back at the photographer. A mother and her fawn, both are attentive, with their ears on wide alert.

Bernie the Beagle sits just off the path, in a bit of greenery, smiling happily. He is different shades of brown, with a wise old white face. His harness and collar are red, his tag and leash are blue.

Photos from a quick walk at #KleinstuckPreserve. We saw several deer with their fawns. Bernie was polite and did not bark at them - he only howled one time, our whole walk, and that was when we met two ladies who apparently weren’t paying him enough attention.
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Portrait of a white-faced beagle, with brown ears and a mostly brown body. His eyes and ears are alert, and he is smiling in anticipation of the treat he is anticipating.

Chicago Peace Rose, pink with yellow tones, against green foliage.

Chicago Peace Rose, pink with yellow tones, against green foliage.

Chicago Peace Rose, pink with yellow tones, against green foliage.

Here’s a picture of our happy boy, from yesterday’s walk. (He was pretty sure I had a treat in my pocket; he was right!)
Also, three blooms on our Chicago Peace rose bush. It is thriving this year (no thanks to me)!
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This photo is mostly green: green underbrush, green leaves on trees, green vines growing up tree trunks and limbs. There is a sort of tripod structure, formed by fallen tree trunks and limbs. In the center of that is a deer, looking out at the photographer.

A deer dominates the center of the picture. He is walking away from us, but his head is turned back to check out the photographer. There are bright green leaves and plants in the foreground; those in the background are in shadow.

Two of the deer we saw on today’s walk.
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Bernie the Beagle sits on the trail, in front of Dame’s Rocket wildflowers. The flowers are mixed: some white, some violet, all on tall leafy green stems. Bernie is mostly dark brown, with lighter brown legs and ears. His face is white, as befits his years. He’s wearing a red harness and has a blue leash. He refuses to look at the paparazzi - I mean, the photographer.

A woman paused on the trail while I tried to get Bernie to look at me. I apologized, “He’s not very cooperative.” She countered, “But he’s very handsome!” Indeed.
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In the foreground, a tree trunk lies across the path. Beyond that are several more tree trunks, also blocking the path. Behind that is the crown of a large tree, quite effectively blocking the path. We turned around and found an alternate route.

Bernie the Beagle sits, staring intently at the photographer (who is eating dinner, lest you have any mistaken ideas about the focus of his gaze). His colors are dark and light brown, except for his face, which is white with age. His is sitting on a deep red, floral rug. You can see pant legs in the upper left corner, and a carved chest to the right.

Bernie & I visited the arboretum today. We backtracked twice, as trails were blocked after Thursday’s storm. Other trails had been cleared, so enjoyed our walk. No Bernie photo from the walk, but here’s a “Can you share that?” picture.
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A path meanders through woods. The trees wear spring leaves in various shades of green. The afternoon sun is creating a mix of shadow and light among the trees.

Bernie the Beagle sits on a path in the woods. There are trees and brush, out of focus in the background . Bernie is smiling happily, looking off to the left. He is mostly dark brown, with lighter brown ears and still lighter colored legs. His face is white with age, but there is still lots of spring by in his step!

One of our favorite walking trails is at Kleinstuck Preserve, and today it didn’t disappoint. We even saw a couple deer - one relaxing on a hillside, one nervously crossing the path to find greens to munch. (No photos, though.)
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A beagle sits on the path, with green bushes in the background. Bernie’s left ear is reaching out for some ink sound, while his nose checks the other direction.

A beagle sits on the path, smiling happily. There is green brush all around him, and trees in the background.

Pines trees are planted in lines, reaching up towards the sky. A path runs through the center of the photo.

What a gorgeous day!
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Bernie the Beagle sits on the grass, in front of a mass of poppies. The poppies have not yet bloomed, but there are many buds, promising lots of blooms to come.

A redbud tree is in the foreground, with many pink buds. There are a couple bushes by the tree. A house and wheelchair ramp are behind the redbud, and a large oak towers over the house.

It’s the time of year when Bernie and I start stalking this flower bed on our walks; the poppies will be amazing! Meanwhile, our redbud is also looking pretty amazing. 😍
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This photo is a collage of four pictures of spring flowers, from trail walks with my beagle. Top left is a yellow trout lily. Top right are blood root flowers, in various stages of bloom. Bottom left are three trillium, with white flowers. Bottom right are Dutchman’s breeches.

Whatever else this administration does, they can’t stop spring flowers from showing up. (So far, at least). Clockwise from top left: trout lily, blood root, Dutchman’s breeches, trillium.
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A beagle lies in the grass; there are purple flowers in the foreground. The beagle is mostly dark brown. His legs have some ticking, and his ears are a faded brown. His face is white with age and wisdom.

Bernie sits in the grass, in front of a tree trunk. In the background are a sidewalk, cars, and trees. Bernie is mostly dark brown, with ticking on his legs and faded brown on his head and ears. His face is old-dog white. The ear facing the viewer is being blown straight back by the wind.

Two pictures from today’s walk. First, Bernie willingly (!) lays down among the flowers for a photo. Next, he demonstrates his skills as a wind sock.
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Bernie the Beagle poses in front of daffodils. These daffodils are on Cherokee, where a lovely woman named Joan has the prettiest garden. I love walking past it, to see what’s newly in bloom. (She also has a cat that Bernie likes to bark at.)

This star magnolia tree was on Devonshire, really lovely; this photo doesn’t do it justice.

Isn’t this the handsomest boy?
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Bernie the Beagle sits in a surprisingly alert posture. Something is distracting him, so he feels no need to glare at the photographer. There are trees and logs in the background, and stacked logs just behind Bernie.

Bernie is sitting on a trail in the forest, seemingly interested in the ground at his feet. There are dried leaves to his right, and lots of trees behind him. The trail continues behind him, making a path through the trees.

Another beautiful spring day, perfect for a walk at the arboretum.
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A beagle sits on dried out leaves, with some green foliage in the background. Bernie is mostly dark brown, with ticking on his legs and an old white face. He refuses to look at the photographer, but at least he is not trying to hide.

Bloodroot flowers, with crisp white petals and yellow centers, are poking up through last fall’s leaves. Some of the flowers are fully open, others are just barely starting to unfurl.

Perfect weather for a walk on the Kal-Haven Trail. Bernie is never happy to have his picture taken; it’s much easier to photograph flowers.
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Bernie the Beagle sits in front of a low rock wall. There are sparse grass and decaying leaves in the foreground, and out-of-focus trees in the background. Bernie is a tricolor beagle, with a white face that shows his age. He would like to be done with this photo session so he can return to his walking and sniffing.

The news is overwhelming, so here’s a picture of a beagle instead. Breathe.
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A beagle, brown, with ticking, and with an old white face, stands in the foreground. There are trees and brush in the background. There is some snow on the ground, and a light snow is falling.

A few days ago, temps were in the 60s and the sunshine was lovely. Today temps were back in the 30s, it was snowing, and I once again donned my winter coat (Bernie felt no need for his coat). Such is late winter in Michigan.
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Bernie the Beagle sits on a path, with brush and a marsh in the background. Bernie is mostly brown, with ticking on his legs, a chocolate nose, and the grey face that is appropriate for his years. His eyes are nearly closed, as he tilts his head towards the sun.

Bernie enjoyed the sunshine on a beautiful day. It was t-shirt weather (64°), but there’s still some ice on the marsh in the background.
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Bernie the Beagle sits on a trail. He is a chocolate beagle, mostly dark brown, with ticking on his legs, and an old white face. He’s wearing a red harness, a blue leash, and a blue bandanna (courtesy of the groomer).

Bernie, fresh from the groomer, looking dapper for his walk!
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A mostly dark brown beagle, with an old white face, sits in front of a lake that is still partially frozen. He is wearing a red harness, a blue leash, and a big smile.

Oh, it feels like spring! 65° and lots of sunshine, perfect for a walk at Asylum Lake. Bernie enjoyed lots of smells, got to bark at a few dogs, and had a generally Fine Time. (I did not get the dishes washed…)
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Bernie the Beagle stands on a patch of moss. His front paws are crossed (not sure why), and one ear is inside out. He’s wearing a red harness.

Our walk today featured warm temps (55°!) and sunshine. Bernie and I approve.
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An older beagle, with a white face, and wearing a red harness, sits in the snow. One ear is inside out, and he’s sitting a bit off-kilter, as if he can’t wait to get moving again. There are trees and brush in the background, and the sun is casting shadows on the snow.

Our old man was delighted to explore Lillian Anderson Arboretum today. The trails were sloppy, but not at all icy - no surprise, since it was 50° out!
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There are logs and small branches, covered with snow. A beagle, mostly dark brown but with an old white face, and with ticking on his legs, stands on his hind legs. He is stretching to reach for some scent hidden in the logs and branches and snow.

With temps in the upper 30s, Bernie and I enjoyed a walk at Kleinstuck Preserve. The path was well-packed, but not icy. Bernie found smells enough to thrill a beagle heart.
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A chocolate beagle sits on a snowy path. Trees and brush are in the background. Sunshine is creating shadows behind the beagle. His head is turned and his nose is raised, picking up some interesting smell.

Lots of sunshine, lots of smells - keys to a successful walk!
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A gray-faced beagle stands on a snow-covered path, surrounded by trees and blue sky.

A gray-faced beagle stands smiling in the snow.

The snow holds so many smells; Bernie was in heaven!
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