Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be. across the nation and across the world. It is just past 2:30 p.m. in "The City." 

I've decided to diverge from my regular blog format, as we've just returned from a photo-op to Muskegon, Swan Lake, and our own Back 40. Yesterday, we made it out to the shores of Lake Michigan, i.e., the South Pier and Lake Forest Cemetery. 

That being said, I'm going to start with some of yesterday's pix and then segue into some from today. 

This deer was just as curious as we were. 

This young deer is getting his antlers for 2023.

Lake Forest Cemetery was Deer Central at sunset yesterday. 

One of the "No Fear" deer.

Sunset at the South Pier and Lighthouses. 

One of those times when the right camera is the one you have with you. That and my original telephoto lens. 

Mary says that these outdoor shelters are one of the few good things to come with the Covid-19 pandemic.

This plaque describes the next picture.

A cold and blustery day, but I was able to walk and snap this pic.

This one near the same location too.

As we returned from Muskegon, Mary stopped and suggested this pic. 

When the weather warms, the boat from Grand Valley State Univ. docks here. 

I really liked this shot of the people gazing at the lighthouses and the South Pier.

This year, with the channel and the Great lakes nearly devoid of ice, this boat will be out and about soon. 

Near our deck, I can't decide if these daffodils are coming in early.

Whatever the case, it felt good to get out, ward off some of the S.A.D. that I've been feeling, and get out for a walk on the windy side.

Today, it is nearly time for the 2023 Daytona 500, so I have decided to watch part of that, with Mary delivering popcorn to the delight of yours truly and Ginger. Ciao.