Sampled some mead and cider last week in Bellaire, Michigan, at Bee Well Meadery.
Sidecar in the city
A Russian Ural motorcycle with sidecar parked on Front Street in Traverse City on August 8, 2017. This has twice as many headlights as my car.
Union Street reflections
The rising sun casts window reflections on the Hannah Lay Building on Union Street in downtown Traverse City. July 5, 2017.
Beached sailboat
A violent storm ripped through northwest Lower Michigan a few years back. The winds and waves pulled up anchors of several boats in West Grand Traverse Bay. This is one of two sailboats that washed up on Clinch Park Beach during the night. 
Dock in the clouds
A dock in West Grand Traverse Bay stands in stark contrast to the cloudy sky reflected in the shimmering waters of the bay.
After dark in Traverse City
Some nights are busy in downtown Traverse City. Others are quiet.
Birds in Flight
A flock takes flight over Traverse City’s downtown.
Gulls among the rooftops
Just a view of rooftops in downtown Traverse City.
Calm amid the traffic storm
Here’s a private little nook of calm with a view of busy Front Street in downtown Traverse City, Michigan.
Fishtown afternoon
Digital Painting:
A fish tug sits at dock in Fishtown in Leland.
Fishtown is an authentic remnant of history, a collection of structures grouped around the river mouth in Leland Harbor, which has been home the last few years to a variety of businesses that depend on tourists. At last inspection, there were a candy store, several clothing shops, a cheese and sandwich shop, some gift shops, and a shoe store.
Just down the dock is the office of the company that shuttles passengers to both North Manitou Island and South Manitou Island.
And a few steps away, you’ll find downtown Leland, with a couple of blocks of shops and restaurants.
Tall ship downtown
Just half a block from downtown, Clinch Park beach attracts a family crowd. Tall ships wander by regularly all summer long. And shopping is great just a few steps away.
True Traverse City 