“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!