Author Archives: Meggen Watt Petersen

Vol XVIII – #270 – Meggen’s Monday

     The Lights in Fishtown are generating a lot of buzz these days. They’re certainly worth seeing in person if you’re around; they’ll be illuminated from 5 pm to 10 pm nightly through January 6th. Fishtown Preservation decided to decorate with lights this year — a first — and did so in honor and recognition of Keith Burnham’s contribution in… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #242 – Meggen’s Monday

  Standing at the end of Reynolds Street on a brisk Monday morning: look to the right (top photo), straight ahead (above), and to the left (below). There is sufficient wind to make the life ring into a little sail. The teal blue of Lake Michigan is immensely satisfying, no matter which season is at hand.         … Read more »

Vol XVIII – #235 – Meggen’s Monday

This was the weekend to launch into the holiday season, including, for many, a trip to Kolarik’s Christmas Tree Farm. We noticed that many neighbors also took advantage of the mild weather on Sunday, to pick up leaves. Now we are ready for winter!      

Vol XVIII – #228 – Meggen’s Monday

  We welcomed the sunshine… and the return of Cap’n Joel Petersen to Leland, now that everything in Muskegon is tucked away for the winter. Then, in the quiet of a Monday morning in Traverse City: the annual placement of a huge tree on Cass and Front Streets always amazes me. Sad news dept: With great sadness Keith received news of… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #214 – Meggen’s Monday

    The weekend allowed for one more bike ride along the Heritage Trail in the National Park, through the fall foliage that is somehow still clinging to the tree branches. The same trail will be excellent for XC skiing and snow shoeing in the near future…        Carlson’s Fish Shanty 256 9801 Note: The 2019 Leland Report… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #207- Meggen’s Monday

Muted tones over the weekend with overcast skies. Lots of oranges and golds are showing up at the “past peak” time. Monday’s skies are blue: if you’re in town, get out and take a look around! Note: The 2019 Leland Report Calendar is available for purchase (pre-sale) at the following link:  https://www.burnhamgraphicarts.com/specialty-items/e5b7837c1                … Read more »

Vol XVIII – #200 – Meggen’s Monday

Sometimes, on an otherwise overcast day, the sun pierces through. It’s worth the wait. Sometimes, too, the reflections are as enjoyable as the leaves and trees.                                                                    … Read more »