Serendipity

As the leaves begin to change As the leaves change color and begin to fall, my time here in Michigan is coming to a close. In a matter of days, I will be headed back home...to a new home. A new chapter in my life. I have continued to take photos of the changes the trees are undergoing, as well as getting some other photos of little critters as they come to visit. This Maple tree only just beginning its transformation  Around the lake more trees become bathed in new colors It didn't take long for the leaves to change colors It's hard to believe that time has passed so fast here, and I am able to witness Michigan's seasonal change. Sadly, I will have missed most of New York's color changes...but then again...maybe not. This is across the lake from here On this day, the wind was just howling... The maple turned very fast! A close up of the maple The tree seemed almost to blush! An oak tree at the side of the deck ...

Pleasant Lake Michigan. That's where I am, healing from my breakup with my boyfriend. I needed time away, to regroup and find myself again. It's beautiful here and the purpose of this post and others that will follow, is to share with you some of the beauty Michigan has to offer. Sunset 2nd night here Sunset 3rd night here A family on a boat ride Great Blue Heron Edge of the lake This lake has an abundance of life, from swans to geese, herons to ducks, muskrats to what might be left to discover.   Water lily leaves Most of the boats on the lake are pontoon boats Other water crafts are used too. A single duck Another sunset   Within the yard here are some flowers I thought were pretty: Echinacea  Hosta I think   But my eyes fell in love with the swans! Single swan geese and swans More of the water fowl swan couple up close These 2 squirrels were having a blast ...

Water tower in Holly, MI It's always interesting to visit quaint little towns that are off the beaten track, and my friends, Laura and her mom, Cynthia took me to such a delightful little town called Holly, MI. Cynthia wrote about our little adventure and the township, adding to it some of the fun facts we learned in the process.  Holly boasts a haunted hotel and numerous antique shops ... more than I have ever seen in a small area! Wow!  I've always found it fascinating to wander through shops...the stories behind the articles, we can only imagine ! What follows is my photo story of the places we seen, the shops we walked through, and some interesting items of note.  Enjoy! Haunted Holly hotel front of the hotel   one of many antique shops main street Holly Candle Shoppe a restaurant Another antique store Clock in town center Another water tower Mural of times past