Yoga

I was alone in the early morning, taking a leisurely stroll along the shores of Lake Michigan.  I heard the voice long before I saw it.  The voice was powerful, commanding, authoritative, demanding ... everything I was trying to escape this beautiful morning. As I rounded the bend, I found the source of the noise … Continue reading Yoga

Pretty Girls

One of the things I most enjoyed during the week at South Haven, was spending quality time with my grandkids.  Generally, they are so busy with other activities at home, especially the older ones, that I'm lucky to get a "hello" and "goodbye". After dinner one night, all dressed up and no place to go, … Continue reading Pretty Girls

One Day Apart

We had beautiful weather the entire week in South Haven, MI.  Except one day. This is the Black River that flows through South Haven and empties into Lake Michigan.  Both photos were taken from roughly the same spot, except the storm surge prevented me from getting up to the railing in the bottom shot.  Only … Continue reading One Day Apart

Sack Race

When you run out of things to do in South Haven, you can always turn to old fashioned fun and games. My entire family and my wife's brother's entire family met in South Haven, Michigan for a week-long reunion of the two families.  One day, we mixed the two families together into two teams that … Continue reading Sack Race

Closed Beach

The red flag on top of the flag pole means the beach is closed; i.e. no swimming or other activities in the water.  Too dangerous. Gale force winds filled the air with sugar-fine sand.  Bare skin was exfoliated.  Every crack and crevice, human and otherwise, was quickly filled with sand.  A perfect day for a … Continue reading Closed Beach

Beach Walk

"Early Sunday morning, a perfect time for a leisurely stroll on the beach.  My first impression of South Haven, Michigan when I arrived last night was this is a busy resort town.  The beach was packed, people everywhere: swimming, inner tubes and paddle boards, toddlers playing in the sand with plastic shovels, waders, walkers, frisbee … Continue reading Beach Walk