Editor's Note
by Paul L. Hayden
Dream It
Lake Superior is the stuff dreams are made of.
There isn't a week goes by that we don't hear of someone who has made plans
to start a business or retire on the shore or at least dream of returning
to live and work near the lake. Even for those of us who already live here,
the lake figures as an engine to feed our dreams.
If I were to describe this issue of the magazine, then, I guess it
would be our "Dreams Issue." The basis for almost everything
in the issue is fulfilling dreams. You'll find it in the stories about
the Morning Star in Nipigon, Sand Hills Lighthouse in the Keweenaw
and Cove Point Lodge in Beaver Bay. And if you've ever dreamed about life
aboard a huge ore boat plying the waters of the lake, then even the article
on the Courtney Burton will fulfill a few of your fantasies. Dream
it.
Not enough can be said about the mystery and dream power of Lake Superior.
This is an unbelievable place to be, no matter what time of year. Even
in the cold winter, the lake offers the promise of dream fulfillment, with
icy castles and a solitude hardly achievable in the noisy city. By summer,
the lake takes on the mantle of purveyor of memories - sweet breezes, refreshing
smells, warm (not hot) days. Its moods may swing, but always the lake is
there to offer a catalyst to a more promising future. Dream it.
We've said before that we at the magazine have the best of all worlds.
Not only do we get to experience the lake on a daily basis, we get to share
it with our readers. And you share it with us. We get letters about your
experiences, reports about the places you've found that you think others
should also find. You tell us stories about the wonderful people you meet
and the good times you have. This is most gratifying, because we wouldn't
want it any other way.
Just like staring at a bonfire or a fish tank, Lake Superior is a dream
generator. Lie on the shore with your head in your hands as you contemplate
the clouds on the horizon. Let the onshore breeze whisper thoughts to you
of what can be. The lake is more than a body of water. Its energy can be
transferred to you. This summer, join us as we take the time to Dream It.
Paul L. Hayden
Editor