Tag Archives: Muskegon

1st day: Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference

Posted on September 26, 2011 by teresaklasher

Again, this year I’m privileged to attend the 34th Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference.  Today, I met the first speaker of the day, Debbie Taylor Williams/Hill Country Ministries from Texas.  She shared with us that the greatest gift to give my … Continue reading →

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Day #17

Posted on September 21, 2011 by teresaklasher

                                                                                                                                    Steve and I rode the Lake Express from Milwaukee, Wisconsin over to Muskegon, Michigan. I knew we were in trouble when I saw white caps on Lake Michigan and the first thing the stewards did was hand out sea … Continue reading →

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73rd challenge for Queen’s Cup (part 2)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by teresaklasher

The sailors have returned! They sailed fast and finished at 3:06 a.m. Swiftsure crew reached up to speeds of nearly 11 knots without changing sails from Milwaukee to Muskegon. The race boat returned with the same number of people they … Continue reading →

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73rd Challenge for Queen’s Cup

Posted on July 1, 2011 by teresaklasher

 Watching a storm from the shoreline at Pier Marquette Park in Muskegon. Lightning, thunder, and rain pelting as I wait for the Lake Express ferry boat to appear in the channel. The boat will take the guys (including my husband) … Continue reading →

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Musing Beachside

Posted on October 4, 2010 by teresaklasher

  “The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm. Even dunces who keep quiet are thought to be wise; as long as they keep their mouths shut, they’re smart…Many words rush along like rivers in flood, … Continue reading →

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to a writer’s conference I go…

Posted on September 27, 2010 by teresaklasher

How would I describe my feelings about being on the road to a writer’s conference?  excited, nervous, hopeful to name a few.  I’ve attended Maranatha Writers Conference several years now and every year I come away so very glad I … Continue reading →

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Wind Storm Across Lake Michigan

Posted on September 5, 2010 by teresaklasher

  Sand stings my face.  Hubby and I brave the wind storm and head for the beach to take pictures and document the effects of high winds across Lake Michigan.  Crashing waves.  Angry waves break over Muskegon Lighthouse pier.  Rolling, … Continue reading →

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Red sky in the morning

Posted on August 16, 2010 by teresaklasher

  All night long into the wee hours of the morning does the wind blow and the boat rocks–first to the port then back to starboard.  up and down, back and forth.  The wind blows continually.  Whitecaps whip across Muskegon … Continue reading →

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6:00 am – Saturday

Posted on July 25, 2010 by teresaklasher

6:00 am           Muskegon Lake: calm, cool night–no rain. There are slight ripples in the water. I imagine our Chicago-Mac racers wore several layers to keep warm out there last night and this morning. .

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9-10:15 p.m.

Posted on July 24, 2010 by teresaklasher

 9:00 pm           Sky’s deepening orange and pinks – day is drawing to a close.  I feel the need to travel to the shores of Lake Michigan where I feel closer to where our Chicago-Mac sailor guys are sailing. I feel … Continue reading →

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