Inner Peace Is For Losers

Rick and I took a couple of days and got away from it all.

Not far away. We drove over to Glen Arbor, a lovely little town on Lake Michigan, and stayed at Sylvan Inn, a B&B. I've never experienced a B&B before, and I don't know if they're all alike, but this was nice. We had the Treetop room, which involved climbing a lot of stairs, but it was worth it. It was very private up there and our balcony really was at treetop level. Last night the sky was perfectly clear, and with the absence of light pollution, we had a spectacular view of the stars.

Glen Arbor has art galleries, and we were especially impressed with Synchronicity. I found it interesting how distinctive the artists' styles are. Some were hyper-realistic with minute detail, others were more abstract. Some only suggested a form, or an emotion. But you could always tell which artist it was.

We took a side trip to Leland, another quaint small town, between Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Highlights were Fishtown and the farmer's market, and gorgeous scenery along the way.

The point of all this was relaxation, reconnection, and time away to think. All accomplished.

Then on the drive home, Rick had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting a bobcat, which ran out from the woods, crossed the road, and disappeared into the woods on the other side. Definitely something you don't see every day.