Author Archives: Meggen Watt Petersen

Vol XVI – #111 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    July 18, 2016    3 Comments on Vol XVI – #111 – Meggen’s Monday

  A quintessential Leelanau County day is in store. Sunny, clear, with just-about-right temps. Today’s photos are glimpses from the Leland River – a favorite journey.         

Vol XVI – #097 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    July 4, 2016    No Comments on Vol XVI – #097 – Meggen’s Monday

  A great day for a parade! It’s also a great day to celebrate our nation’s independence and consider all that we have to be grateful for.   

Vol XVI – #090 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    June 27, 2016    4 Comments on Vol XVI – #090 – Meggen’s Monday

Today started off with a magnificent clear sky. A perfect summer day. Yesterday, I explored Fishtown from the water. The first two photos are mermaid moments. Then, last night we kicked off the summer with the first Sunday Night Sing. The third photo honors a line from a favorite tune: “…the afterglow when the sun has set, these are things I’ll never… Read more »

Vol XVI # 076 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    June 13, 2016    2 Comments on Vol XVI # 076 – Meggen’s Monday

    This Monday morning started off overcast and drizzly. The weekend was absolutely beautiful, however, with displays of cloud patterns worthy of pausing to look. Yesterday the Joy returned right away, having encountered strong northwest winds and rolling waves. By the time the sun’s afterglow graced the harbor, however, the night was completely still.  

Vol XVI # 069 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    June 6, 2016    2 Comments on Vol XVI # 069 – Meggen’s Monday

  Clear skies this morning offered a delightful reprieve from the weekend’s rain and clouds: blue skies over Fishtown. Earlier this weekend, we met Lucy at Stander Marine in Leland – calmly riding along as her master goes about his work. Also it’s a great time to walk the trail at Leelanau Conservancy’s Houdek Dunes Natural Area to see the… Read more »

Vol XVI # 062 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    May 30, 2016    1 Comment on Vol XVI # 062 – Meggen’s Monday

Happy Memorial Day! Today we gratefully remember those who served, and deeply honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Leland town is hopping with activity. Across the Manitou Passage, North Manitou Island was also a beautiful place to be. Lilacs there are in full bloom. In the hours before the Manitou Island Transit arrived, the green space near the ranger… Read more »

Vol XVI # 055 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    May 23, 2016    No Comments on Vol XVI # 055 – Meggen’s Monday

   We have been enjoying an outstanding several days of mild temperatures, clear skies, and lakes as calm as glass.          

Vol XVI # 048 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    May 16, 2016    2 Comments on Vol XVI # 048 – Meggen’s Monday

One thing about cool temperatures is that flowers last a long time, which is delightful! Top photo today was a result of searching for northern lights and finding moonlit clouds instead. Thirty-second exposure: the streak on the horizon on the left side is the 767′ Cason J Callaway heading north.