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Looking through old family summer-vacation pictures can put into perspective how much summertime rituals have changed since we were children. The smiles on people’s faces in those pictures reflect the joy of simpler times, when there weren’t any digital devices to ping us with hourly reminders of our obligations and responsibilities.

Those feelings you remember from the good ol’ days — that in-the-moment joy, peace, and contentment, without the pressures of packed agendas or urgent response requests — don’t have to be something found only in old photographs.

You can still find it today, in nature and new experiences. My recent visit to Llama Meadows Eco Peace Farm in Benzonia reminded me of this.

Llama Meadows used to raise llamas for 24 years, but now the farm focuses on providing several different types of gardens that give visitors time to connect with nature. Over 1,200 perennials and herbs call this place home. And if you want to call it home for more than a day, the farm offers several campsites and one epic tree fort — perfect for recapturing the freedom of your own good ol’ days.

To keep that classic summertime vibe going, head up the road for a lazy float down the Platte River. Bring your own or rent one from Riverside Canoes.

Also coming (soon) to Benzie County is Dunegrass newest location at 7803 Crystal Dr. next door to A. Papano’s Pizza. Try the strain Rainbow Runtz, a true hybrid, giving you a quick head change and a deep body relaxation. It will surely drift into the lazy days of summer.

There’s no way to do summer wrong, but the closer I get to the summers of old, the more I feel like I’m doing it right.

www.dunegrass.co Adult-use locations in Manistee, Big Rapids, Cadillac and Marquette

NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 • 7pm

Thrilled to be back in person at the City Opera House (+ livestreamed) with award-winning author and NWS favorite storyteller JOHN U. BACON

Introduction by NWS co-founder and bestselling author Doug Stanton

From New York Times bestselling author John U. Bacon comes an uplifting leadership book about a coach who helped transform the nation’s worst high school hockey team into one of the best.

Let Them Lead is a fast-paced, feel-good book that inspires us to work harder… and go further together.

Doors open at 6pm • Event is at 7pm And will also be livestreamed for virtual ticket holders.

Live Literary Sponsor: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Virtual Literary Sponsor: WholeWorks Community Partner: Centre Ice Arena

In-person tickets can be purchased at CityOperaHouse.org Virtual tickets are available at NationalWritersSeries.org

Broken Buddhas Tea house

Tea • coffee • jewelry • arT music• gifTs & so much more

Wed and Thurs 11 to 5 • Fri and Sat 10 to 6 • Sun 10 to 4:20pm 231-412-7774 • 811 S Lake Shore Drive • Harbor Springs now open on The magical Tunnel of Trees