In the picture below I'm having a potation to the beloved doctor Feodor Prator. According to Wikipedia: "Feodor Protar, who arrived in 1893, was a disciple of Russian author and pacifist Leo Tolstoy. He served as a local doctor and friend-to-all while living as a recluse in a cabin in the island's interior. Protar died in 1925, leaving many admirers who would treasure his memory for decades to come.[11]"
The Big Rock. We were told by our friend on the Island, Bret, that most of this rock is under ground, and that it's actually about 4 times bigger than this. The glaciers that moved through and created the islands must have dumped that rock there.
This is the biggest tree on Beaver Island. It's six (I think) trees in one, but it's considered one tree because it shares the same root system. Ahh Birch, a good, slow-burning fire wood. Jacky Mouse said he planted this tree.
Look at these good old boys.
Erin was trying to set the timer on her camera so we could all be in this shot, but there were technical difficulties. This is located adjacent to Daddy Franks, a little hotdog stand and ice cream parlor.
I read this really cool book while I was on the Island... It was called "Demian" by Hermann Hesse, with an Introduction by Thomas Mann. Anyway, I'll leave you all with one of my favorite quotes:"I don't mean that you should simply do everything that pops into your head. No. But you shouldn't harm and drive away those ideas that make good sense by exorcising them or moralizing about them. Instead of crucifying yourself or someone else you can drink wine from a chalice and contemplate the mystery of the sacrifice. Even without such procedures you can treat your drives and so-called temptations with respect and love. Then they will reveal their meaning--and they all do have meaning."
4 comments:
you should move that last picture of beaver island to your house pictures and say thats you on top of the house... hahahha
lol!
those pictures rock man!
Oh my GOD! the picture with the heads and the paintings made me laugh so hard hahahahaha!
Brian's is freaking hilarius! who tilts their head aahhaaha. Dan's... hahahah hes not even smiling thats why its so funny aahhahaahahaahahhaah oh man thank for that picture..THANK YOU ahahah, Matt's face made me crack up haha man that's the best picture ever... Rock on at 1800!
Whoa. The last one with you standing in the water is so peaceful. Looks like a perfect evening.
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