up north
not quite so far
lower peninsula
the weather changes its mood
deciding to rain on the lake
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‘for after all, the best thing one can do when it is raining is to let it rain.’
—
glen lake, empire, Michigan, usa, October 2025
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Yes, let it rain, Beth (except, no more rain in the Philippines)
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right, I feel for them –
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Rain is good!
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yes!
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Enjoy your trip Beth 🤗
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thanks, it’s always so peaceful here
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That sounds wonderful Beth
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The lake is so huge it looks like a sea. To get such lakes to enjoy, you have to have rain, and we just have to tolerate it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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oh, I love the rain!
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my goodness, my step-sister lives in Empire!
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small world, isn’t it a pretty little town?
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Oh yes… Our folks have lived in Suttons Bay, Fish Town, and eventually settled in Cedar. That area will always be home.
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I can almost smell the rain and hear the waves lapping on the shore.
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‘Tis I. Apparently I am Anonymous when commenting via my phone.
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)))
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good –
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We had plans for today too but it’s also going to rain and your post reminds me that we should sometimes just let it rain. For me, it’s a sign to stay in and relax. Rain can be so calming and beautiful!
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that’s right, sometimes rain reminds us of that
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Oh my goodness…what IS IT about watching rain with a lake view? Totally mesmerizing. Thanks, dear Beth! 💝😉💝
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Right!
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🥰❤️🥰
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Love rain on the lake! Beautiful!
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❤️
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Moody says it best. Our weather lately too.
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The in between seasons
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I love watching rain on a lake… especially if I am on a covered porch :)
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Yes!
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So good. And I love the sound of the rain above my protected head.
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I live the poem, the quote and the song 🎵 . Waits is awesome. ❤️
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yes –
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Beth, we are letting it rain here and most happy to do so. However, our view outside isn’t quite as special at that one.
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nice, and yes, the rain is great. it’s needed most everywhere –
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I agree with Longfellow. :) Definitely.
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<3
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I am like the rain. I can be really annoying when I am around but I am going to be mist when I am gone.
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and no reason to be a wet blanket
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How lovely, Beth! <3
Much love,
David
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Lovely poem, Beth!
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Thanks, Chris
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Lovely
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Thank you
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You’re very welcome
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Can’t stop the rain!
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Nor would I want to -)
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Just let it rain. This is beautiful, Beth. 🩵
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yes, I love the rain. and why fight it
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Can’t stop the rain
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I love the rain –
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Rain matters!
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Our lakes could do with some of that, they’ve never looked so in need of a top up!
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💧
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I am enjoying seeing the lakes of upper and lower peninsulas, Beth! The rain gives Glen Lake a special effect.
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