Happy Moonrise Day … and Love Muskegon Week…

The Water Filtration Plant seen in a majestic light...

"The road of life can only reveal itself as it is traveled; each turn in the road reveals a surprise. Man's future is hidden." --Author Unknown

So, Muskegon, tonight’s sunset was only so-so, compared to the shockingly beautiful norm here. But the moonrise? That was phenomenal. It gave that feeling of inspiration that only the most extraordinary sunsets supply … I was so focused on the sun going down in front of me, I almost missed the moon going up behind me…

Which got me thinking, Muskegon: How often do we look for one thing, one prescribed dream, one definition of beauty or fun or perfection – and miss out on something else, something better? How much do we compare ourselves, our lives, our city to those we think are better, and get down on our world?

I think we do it a lot, Muskegon. Which is why it’s so refreshing when we get that wake-up call that what we have is worth celebrating, that it’s okay to want that, and that it can even be better than what we’re supposed to want…

Muskegon is a great place to love; it’s an area ripe for growth; it’s a place that draws people’s interest. Case in point: There are people from around the world checking it out here, each day, via this fledgling blog. From Russia to Malaysia to Saudi Arabia, they’re stopping by to see what Skee-Town is all about … Surely there’s something for everyone to love here…

The group Love Muskegon knows this. It’s putting on a Love Muskegon Week (for Muskegon, not for itself ;). There will be several events, starting Wednesday … For now, the group asks that you take part in a community project: Snap a picture of something you love about Muskegon with the Love Muskegon logo and post it to the Love Muskegon Facebook page. You can also do it without the logo, if you don't see one or don't have a chance to print one out. The point is, capture a scene you love about the area and share it :)

I love this idea … It’s a great way to open your eyes to the beauty around you – and share it with your community. It’s high time we get some momentum going here on the many positives of our beloved city and area … For readers elsewhere, I recommend you do this in your town, too. I have been doing it on my own here and in the place I lived previously, ever since I got my Droid two years ago … It gets you focused on the positive things around you and, often, you notice things you never would otherwise…

So, what do you love about your city? (It’s a fun thought, isn’t it?) Looking forward to seeing your pics…

See you and your camera…

--Imaginer