The Waters are Calm, Today
August 30, 2017 From the vantage point out of my studio window on Lake Street, I watch a few boats sail into the harbor. The waters are calm today. The air is still and the clouds hover over, giving us …
August 30, 2017 From the vantage point out of my studio window on Lake Street, I watch a few boats sail into the harbor. The waters are calm today. The air is still and the clouds hover over, giving us …
August 23, 2017 Downtown Petoskey is blessed with many unique, and even quirky, shops and businesses. One that stands alone is “our” bookstore, McLean & Eakin. Celebrating 25 years in 2017, national recognition and awards continue to be the trademark …
August 16, 2017 The streets are quieter this morning. As the moon is on the wane so to is the energy of the summer. People meander to and fro with coffee cups, shopping bags, and kids in tow. There are …
August 9, 2017 In our midst is a little bit of history that most take for granted. Kids of all ages climb on it. Parents take pictures of little ones perched on it. Most every minute of every summer day …
August 2, 2017 This blog is dedicated to everyone who does everything to make sure Downtown Petoskey always looks fabulous. From my various perches around town, which literally stretch end to end in all directions, I watch in amazement the …
July 25, 2017 “Hey look, there’s that thingamajig I’ve needed for years!” “Oh, and yes, right next to that dish we used to have in the kitchen.” “Mom, can I get a hotdog!?” “No. We want ice cream!” The sights …
July 1, 2017 On Friday, July 21st at 4:00 p.m. there will be an unveiling of a statue dedicated to a local legend many continue to study. Prior to WWI there was a young man who summered on nearby Walloon …
July 11, 2017 With an abundance of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, oft’ cantankerous clouds, and a downtown from days gone by, what better place than to host Petoskey’s annual Art in the Park. This one-day event on Saturday, July 15th, …
July 27, 2017 The morning after the 4th of July brings a peace and tranquility fueled by the previous night of food, drink, and fireworks. In Downtown Petoskey, that equates to a lonely bench in Pennsylvania Park for quiet contemplation, …
June 27, 2017 I’m here. You know me. Flags wave, people parade, veterans march, and hot dogs are grilled, while I watch. It’s my favorite time of the year, to be sure. But what is so special, as I look …
June 20, 2017 Some of you remember, but most have only seen pictures of a white gazebo, usually with patriotic bunting, surrounded by people in chairs, on blankets, or leaning against an elm tree listening to a local musician on …
June 14, 2017 Two annual events happen this week in Downtown Petoskey: The Gallery Walk and the opening of the Farmer’s Market. In either case, color abounds as fresh food, paintings, sculptures and glassworks combine to usher in yet another …