December 7th
42 degrees at dawn and overcast and the isolated lighthouse is cozy, warm and welcoming. Several interesting visitors today, lots of conversation, some tours and purchases.  All went well...we haven't been fired yet, which is good!  Everything is decorated for the holidays and lots of activities will take place tomorrow with horse-drawn carriage rides and library-sponsored activites...we will run the gift shop and tours.  Fun! They have a quilt barn trail here in the Old Mission Peninsula which we want to explore on our day off.  This lighthouse is located on the 45th parallel of latitude half way between the equator and the north pole.  So Jack/Santa will fit right in tomorrow...if the borrowed suit fits!  The lighthouse keepers log is fascinating...one fellow last year said this is his 5th lighthouse experience in Michigan.  This is quite an eclectic group of energetic, interesting folks..we are honored to be a part of them.  The bathroom fan sounds like a crazed Canada Goose, but that's part of the fun of these adorable, comfortable quarters.  Absolute quiet here...serene.  But still visitors venture up on hikes to chat...wonderful locals and visitors...good, long conversations.  Glad to be here!  More action tomorrow with the lighthouse holiday festivities. 
Hope you are all well....more later! -- Tudi