Here we are at the end of January in the new year, already. Time flies by so fast, which makes this break we take a the end of each month to recall those who have passed on before us, an important pause in our daily look at the U.P. in photos. Today we remember:

Beautiful sunset!

I only knew Russ Laurin in this group. He taught all of my business classes in school except for Business English. That was taught by one of my favorite teachers ever. But I loved all of my business classes with Russ. When I graduated I let him know how much. I hadn't lived here for many years before moving back in '21. I've read so much about how he continued inspiring his students.
RIP, Russ. Job well done ❤️.

Oops,I forgot that emojis don't work here. That was a heart after job well done.

Oops again. I forget to say I'm thinking of my dad and brother who passed away in December 15 and 5 years ago respectively. My mother in law also passed in December 6 years ago. I sure do miss them.

What a gorgeous picture. WTG Mel.

Russ taught so many of us...and he was a good teacher. I don't remember why, but so many decades ago, he took a bunch of us out to his place on the lake in Dollar Bay for a cookout. He was a pretty good cook too. He took my bro, along with a different pack yearly, up to Canada for fishing. He had a big heart. RIP.

Hi
I recently heard from a friend who was informed that
her sister had died. They had been estranged and she
didn't even know her sister was ill. It isn't always
possible, but we should all try to keep the peace
and keep in touch with our families. And be aware of
what a blessing love is, even when (as the quote
says) it comes with grief when the loved one passes.

Yesterday, Jan 30 marked the 12th year since our
loss of Janet Dube. Mother, grandmother, Aunt,
sister and friend, we still miss you and always
will. Love you, Mom
David