7-12-10 Split Rock Lighthouse
Split Rock Lighthouse stands upon a cliff on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Completed in 1910, the lighthouse is celebrating its 100th birthday this summer. My how technology has changed since those times when ships depended on the beam of light and the sound of a fog horn to help them navigate.
Abby Sunshine sees the rocky shores as one more opportunity to dive into the fresh waters of a big lake. I’m not even sure that she noticed the lighthouse. She has different things on her radar.
The huge rocks add a challenge for Abby as she maneuvers her way out to the small stick. She doesn’t use a lighthouse, or any other modern technology to find her target. She uses her canine sense. A stick isn’t her preference, but if she doesn’t have a ball handy, she’s willing to retrieve whatever works.
She is remarkably sure footed on the rocks making her way without hesitation. It seems like she isn’t really conscious that she’s on big rocks with gaps. She just cruises along smoothly, no clumsy moves.
She often looks down into the water. I wonder what catches her attention.
A little dog and a big lake- sounds like a story.
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