Tag Archives: Lake Michigan

Sun sets over Lake Michigan

Free—free at last Free to roam, or Not to roam I only have This moment in time To do as I feel best Swimmers swim Sailors sail Surfers surf I pause Like no one else here Babies squeal and cry … Continue reading

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The longest 4 hours

The last words I heard from my husband via cell phone: “We’re just trying to survive!” Time: 1:01 a.m. on Monday. After that, I waited. And waited. It would be the longest four hours of my life before I’d hear … Continue reading

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Wind Storm Across Lake Michigan

  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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9-10:15 p.m.

 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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Fall colors, Pumpkins, Petoskey Stone, Apples and “The Proposal:”

Fall Colors                 Orange, yellow, and reds abound as we toured Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan. The weather cooperated part time showering us with intermittent rain and sun. Traverse City is about 130 … Continue reading

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Oh Happy Day!

Our son, Andrew, and wife Bethany are here visiting from Minnesota.  PLUS, our two adorable grandchildren, Liberty (3 years old + 7 months) and Elijah (1 year + 5 months) are here entertaining us too!  Last evening Steve and Andrew raced aboard … Continue reading

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