way up north
on sleeping bear bay
on a misty moody morning in may .
—
‘let the rain sing you a lullaby.’
-langston hughes
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glen arbor, michigan, usa, 2025
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
I wouldn’t want it every day, but I like some days like that, especially to walk on a beach.
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yes, exactly –
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I love the name, ‘Sleeping Bear Bay’. The beach looks a lot like some of those not far from where I live, 20 miles north of Beetley.
Best wishes, Pete.
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it is near the sleeping bear sand dunes here in the north, named by the native Americans for their shape
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Love those muted hues — especially for a beach scene! 🥰
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thanks, and I was the only person there, so it was quiet and I could really just take it all in
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Lovely! 🥰❤️🥰
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Very evocative poem.
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thank you so much, sadje
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You’re welcome ☺️
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Tonight, after my weary day
Near a misty Sleeping Bear Bay
On a bed of soft, dry hay
Is where I shall dreamily lay
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lovely, thank you, Ivor
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You’re welcome, Beth
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Looks peaceful and reflective. Time for life to slow down for a moment. Peace.
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yes, absolutely
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It looks soothing indeed, Beth.
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a very nice way to ease into the morning
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One of my most favorite parts of the world. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
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I remember that, Sarah, and it never disappoints- thank you
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beautiful 😊
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Thank you
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A beach always finds a way.
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Such a perfect way to say that
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my home away from home
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❤️
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This pic reminds me that I love rain when staying at a lake. Restful in a different way.
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Yes, it’s a whole other feeling
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Last day in May to enjoy the misty mornings!
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Next up, boom! June!
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A soothing photo — like the bay is living up to its name 🌞
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Very true
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I love this…puts me a reading mood
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Yes, I understand that.
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Beautiful and moody photo. Feels good.
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thank you
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😊
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Lovely.
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thanks, Cindy –
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Oh, that looks so so inviting. I love going for a walk by the beach on these kind of days. Not too hot nor full and a mood of mystery and tranquility.
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yes, there is something special about these days
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Ahhh… so peaceful! I love this area! We go up north often in the summer. We stay near Torch Lake. We used to travel to Glen Arbor with the kids when they were younger. So many wonderful memories made there. <3
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oh, I love torch too! there are so many beautiful place up north!
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There are! I can’t wait to get up there an explore again this summer!
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This is so beautiful, Beth, and I love the quote by Langston Hughes too. A perfect post to start the week. 💞
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Thank you so much
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I can’t imagine not living beside a beach. it’s so calming, especially when you have it to yourself.
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A song has just sprung to mind, One Misty Moisty morning by Steeleye Span!
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bam!
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the best!
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Your words, your image, are pure poetry. Lovely, Beth.
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thank you so much, Audrey. it was a little beach I’d never walked on before
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Lovely!
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thanks, Jennie –
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You’re welcome, Beth.
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