The days have been busy but the Weather (with a capital "W") has helped us pause these past few days.
A great place to see the action continues to be Schoolhouse Beach. This is a happening place on the beach side throughout the summer. It is a place to meet, to chat, to cool off. However, there are times when the water side becomes the main event. 
On Friday, the wind switched and came from the North. While that meant the weather cooled off, it also meant waves started to build ... and continued to build. The ferries had rock 'n roll rides... so Schoolhouse was a great place to see the waves at their best... luckily Jamie Small's family had just returned for the weekend. What a great opportunity for his children to take in the action of Mother Nature! (Jackson Harbor had some interesting happenings, too. That story can be found on Cottage on the Bay's Facebook page.)
Yet the Weather can change and Schoolhouse can be a great place to check out the stars as the Art and Nature Center noted in their post Saturday of Jim Rose's beautiful photo captured earlier. It reminds me that the Perseid meteor shower is happening and should not be missed. 
Venus is also amazing to see - that bright orb on the horizon, anytime starting after 2 AM.
We are so lucky to be able to inhabit a place where we are able to observe and respect these changes in Nature!
•The return of JT and the Clouds with Birds of Chicago ... Friday, August 17 begins @10 pm Nelsen's Hall! Peninsula Pulse Article Here
•Island Fair Saturday, August 18
•Under the Big Top Flea Market following the Fair - Sunday August 19! Be there ... a bargain is waiting!
Planning ahead?
WI Archives sponsors a great talk on the infamous Great Lakes Pirate, Dan Seavey, on August 23 as well as Death's Door Barbeque August 24 & 25 ... I can taste the brisket now.
Remember to respect Mother Nature ... wherever you are! Have a great week! DWC
PS Many thanks to James Small and Jim Rose for the use of their photos in today's post!