A Lilac a Day, Day Twenty

This will be my last lilac post for 2026. While the lilacs are starting to fade, it's because I'm going away for a little while and won't be able to take any more pictures.

I'll tell you all my trip when I get back! 

A Lilac a Day, Day Ninteen

Marquette Park's lilacs always look perfect...

A Lilac A Day, Day Eighteen

I love Mackinac mornings. First thing, before the first boat docks, it's calm, cool, and quiet. 

A Lilac a Day, Day Seventeen

You can't avoid seeing lilacs on Mackinac Island this time of year. They are literally everywhere!

A Lilac a Day, Day Sixteen

It's hard to be grouchy walking past a lilac bush in full bloom! 

A Lilac a Day, Day Fifteen

My neighbor's lilac trees are so heavy with flowers, the branches can't hold the blossoms up!

A Lilac a Day, Day Fourteen

We've reached the point where, sometimes when you're out and about, the smell of lilac just hits you as you're riding down the street.

A Lilac a Day, Day Thirteen

This year quite a few of the Island's businesses upped their lilac game. There is some super cute lilac merch for sale this season.

A Lilac a Day, Day Twelve

These white laced lilacs grow around the State Park sign on Doud's Corner (the corner of Fort and Main.) They don't have a strong scent, but they sure are pretty.

A Lilac A Day., Day Eleven

These lilacs on the East Bluff looked just beautiful as I walked home last night.

A Lilac a Day, Day Ten

This year I've noticed just how much better the lilac trees in full sun look than the more shaded trees. The full sun trees definitely have more blossoms.

A Lilac a Day, Day Nine

 Each day the Island seems a little busier...

I'm Going to Sleep Well Tonight

Between walking to and from work, and spending the day cleaning a four story home on the island, I climbed sixty-six floors today and walked a little over 10 miles. I don't expect any issues falling asleep tonight! 

A Lilac a Day, Day Eight

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

A Lilac a Day, Day Seven

The Island just keeps getting prettier... 

A Lilac a Day, Day Six

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

Happy

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 me, summer begins today at 3:00 pm, and I'm ready - so ready. Please understand, I'm not bad mouthing my students or their parents; teaching is just emotionally tiring, especially during the last month. I'm ready for summer break so I can recharge my batteries.

Not a Lilac, but Still Gorgeous

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, they just might pop up in your garden. (I somehow managed to get three!)

A Lilac a Day, Day Five

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

A Lilac a Day, Day Four

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