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 Lake.
I awaken early with a surprise chill in the air as I turn one more fan off. Daybreak peeks through my covered hatch over my head as if to say, “Daybreak is here now…you cannot ignore.”
As I rise and go to the companionway, I spy the reddish-pink colored sky and recite a famous saying,
“Red sky in the morning, Sailors take warning. Red sky at night, Sailors delight!”
“The Lord reigns in majesty…the seas have lifted up their voice, the seas have lifted up their pounding waves…mightier than the great waters…the Lord on high is mighty.” (Psalm 93)
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Tagged Muskegon
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Steve and I witnessed an amazing Summer Love Tour performance by Garrison Keillor, Sara Watkins, and the “Prairie Home Companion” group! Their energy appeared boundless and kept the crowd either singing along, clapping, or snapping their fingers. The performance began promptly at 7 pm and continued to nearly 10 pm, with Garrison and Sara mixing with the audience singing Amazing Grace and patriotic songs during intermission time.
We arrived an hour before Meijer Gardens gates opened, so we opened up our beach chairs and just made ourselves at home. People in line around us showed themselves friendly as we all chatted back and forth. Even when we claimed our lawn space inside the gates prior to the show, the gal on my right introduced her and her husband to us.
We had plenty of time to eat our food from the cooler and watch the crowds continue to gather. All ages seemed to be present. The evening proved to be poetic, reminiscent, inspiring, realistic, and fun! No disappointments at all.
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Our marina swan grow…summer marches on!
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Sometimes being a good neighbor may mean…answering a distress call and towing their boat into the dock.
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‘Our lives should be marked by love for Christ and others–not obsession with self.’
What’s it all about? Our Daily Bread goes into more detail:
http://odb.org/2010/08/07/what%e2%80%99s-it-all-about/
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What a wonderful way to end a beautiful day overlooking Muskegon Lake. First, a motorcycle ride to dine at Harbor View Grill in White Hall. Then, relax in an easy chair to watch the closing of another day.
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Who says you have to have a Lake to sail?
I walked the Meijer Gardens today with my friend, Angie. It was close to 90 degrees, but we saw some beautiful sights while enjoying our time together. We lunched in the café, and then walked out of doors.
I’d encourage you to go if possible…The Chihuly glass exhibit resides inside and outside the Gardens till the end of September.
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- Teresa & Steve at Reds on the River, Rockford, Michigan
Steve and I experienced a delightful 35th wedding anniversary celebration at Reds on the River in Rockford. Everyone who waited on us knew it was our anniversary…from the hostess, to the waitress, on down to the cook! (might have to do with the fact that Steve reserved on-line and noted it was our anniversary).
For dessert (bottom photo), we were served a sorbet setting on a fancy plate with the words “Happy 35th Anniversary” drizzled in chocolate! yum-yum. Doesn’t get much better than that, folks! Before (and after) dinner, we walked along the boardwalk and dam in downtown Rockford (see photo by blooming flowers).
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- 3 pale yellow roses=10 years & 1 deep yellow=5 years
Believe it or not…today marks our 35th wedding anniversary! I tell people Steve married young (I mean, really young!) Wow, those 35 years have been quite the journey with ups and downs, ins and outs, and round abouts. But, we made it – by the grace of God!
Happy 35th, Babe…I love you more than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow.
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Million dollar sunset view over the lake with hubby and friends=blessed!
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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 Lake. 
