“Well, it’s still fun to look, Grandma!” I reassure her.
Our evening beach hike was turning up no coveted yooperlites. Searching for Lake Superior’s glowing rocks is her favorite pastime.
“Fluorescent sodalite makes them light up!” Grandma raves, spellbound. We stroll. I smile.
I’ve already found what shines brightest here.
Sara Kate Egan finds inspiration in a diverse natural world surrounding her in the Upper Midwest, be it wild woodlands, Great Lakes, colorful prairies, or curious critters within such special places. Writing locally flavored microfiction is her favorite thing, although sometimes a nice enough poem will strike. Watch out, world!
Who doesn’t love a great grandma story. well done, Sara Kate. Well done indeed.
Thank you so much (belatedly!), Paul!!😊☺️
Yes, you’re so right! Grandma stories are always tons of fun, to write and to read about.⭐🌟 Some nice, cozy nostalgia in there, as well.
Here’s to awesome grandmas everywhere!!🙂😉🌻🌞
Lovely and heartwarming. And I just learned what yooperlites are and am inspired to research more.
A belated Thanks Very Much to you, Helen!!💮🌸😌🙂
Yes indeed, yooperlites are fascinating, unique rocks, and super exciting to look for! Hopefully you’ll get the chance to one day.🌅🕵
Happy to hear they intrigued you!! Lake Superior is full of such mysterious surprises:-))🦄✨