I'm always surprised at how the colors of the lilac flowers change as the buds open.

The Island just keeps getting prettier... 

I know the rules of professional photography tell you not to shoot right into the sun, but I love this picture.

I know Fort Holmes doesn't look very happy, but he's actually thrilled that today is the last day of school on Mackinac Island. For ...

One of the loveliest thing about spring on Mackinac is the trillium. They grow wild all through the State Park and, if you're lucky, the...

We are finally having some spring-like weather in Northern Michigan. I think the lilacs like it.

This clump of lilacs grows between the school and Cadotte Avenue.  

Every day they get a little bigger, and then, "Pop," they start to open.  

I was worried the lilacs were going to be really late this year, but they're not too far behind last year. Maybe they just feel late bec...

The lilacs may be a wee bit behind last year, but they're starting to wake up...

Remember I told you spring comes late to northern Michigan? I wasn't kidding. This is what most of the trees and shrubs on the island lo...

The tulips in my garden have finally opened; they opened on May 25th. Spring in the UP is generally late, but this year it was exceptionall...

We are finally getting flowers blooming on Mackinac! Planted in the ground flowers, not ones that were started in a greenhouse and transplan...

Not much beats a freighter tooting "Good Morning," just as you arrive at work. I love where I live!

Today is May 13th, and Mackinac Island still has snow. It's not everywhere - mostly in shaded spots in the woods, but it's still the...

This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. Each day we were treated to something special - including these beautiful flowers, courtesy of...

  Happy Worm Day 2026! This year's Worm Day is the latest since I've been keeping track, but it's a day to celebrate none the le...

Mackinac Island awoke to snow this morning.  Not funny Mother Nature, not funny.

Mackinac has had a wet spring. Not wet as in lots of rain, but wet as in the heavy snow pack has melted. Now the ground is saturated with al...

March and April were busy months for me. I signed on to be the lead costumer for the Mackinac Island Community Theater's production of S...