My Muskegon Daydream…

An excellent escape from reality...

"Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams." –Ashley Smith 

So, Muskegon, today I set out for my first training run of three miles for the Spring Lake marathon … and the running part was actually no problem (one of those wonderful times where you have just the right amount of energy and enthusiasm for your trip), but I had to keep stopping to gaze at, and capture, the breathtaking views. Also, the amazing clouds (yes, the clouds) led me down a different path than usual, through Bluffton on my way to the beach … I completely understand why Buster Keaton favored this area. After a series of postcard views of adorable houses, gorgeous yards, and lake scenes, I ended up running past a sweeping weeping willow into the dunes between Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake … 

Have you been there, Muskegon? There’s much more to it than I thought. A series of grassy, sandy dunes; a long, narrow beach; assorted colorful wildflowers; paths through beautiful, wild plants; peculiar trees and bushes … A rustic wonderland nestled between the two beautiful lakes.

Following my otherworldly time here, I then, of course, ran down to the Big Lake to see the kiteboarders – and they did not disappoint. Swishes of bright color blanketed the entire horizon as the men and women rode the water and the air.

I bet you want to actually see what I saw, Muskegon. It was such a beautiful journey that I’ve got plenty to show you. The only things missing are the wildflowers, as it was too windy for my Droid to freeze them in time. Best to leave something to the imagination, though…

I’ll make you a deal, Muskegon. You see my pictures, then you go and find some of those wildflowers. Sound good? If you can’t get to the wildflowers, just find something of beauty around you. It’s there – I promise.

Thanks for sharing in the dream of today. Here’s to many more enchanted days…

--Imaginer

Patriotism and peace...

Picket fences...

Muskegon Lake dreaming...

So many options for relaxation here...

Don't you want to find what's at the end of the road?

This is a part of it...

And this ... notice the distinguished colors adorning the path...

And this...

Meanwhile, back at the beach ... Look at all of that equipment!

Told ya they'd be out, Skee-Town, and told ya it'd be pretty ;)