The Ongoing Journey of an Idea

Well August 21st has arrived and left us already. Though the opportunity to alignment of higher purpose regarding the South Pierhead Light in Muskegon, Michigan has evidently not. We are deeply saddened at the loss of two dedicated board members of the Naval Museum and mourn their passing. This is in part why we were not able to more fully discuss our options in the time frame allotted.

As it became evident to me that our group of individuals were running out of time to reach an agreement needed to make the required application to become stewards of the Lighthouse(s), I decided to search out the person who might allow us more time. Having located this person and finding out that all we needed to stay in the game since there were other interested parties was to write a short letter in intent which would allow us time to sort out the particulars. So I spoke with the City of Muskegon authorities and found out eventually that although they are in support of a non profit taking possession, the city is not and the main hangup of the Naval Museum Board which was their belief that Liability insurance could not be procured for such an endeavor could not be assuaged. So the opportunity for them to be the lead Stewards passed. Having found that the largest liabilities and losses in life stem from doing nothing at all and armed with this sense of purpose I pursued further conversation as to the potential of finding out who the applicants are. We should find out this information today and would be invited to visit at the lighthouse inspection meeting to be held next wed. Aug 27Th at the South Pierhead light by the Coast Guard Station in Muskegon Harbor.

Lighthouses are symbolic focal points that represent a mystical quality of life's journey in some peoples minds. All to often it appears as though the world has lost its direction. Our mission is to work with like minded people to give the lighthouse new meaning in guiding the Lifecraft of the lost in Magnitudes of Order. It is still the intent to use the light as a portal and rallying point to increase the understandings and appreciation of the world in which we live and to help guide our children to embark on the journey of a lifetime by empowering their capacities to creatively think, learn and interact with their environments. Perhaps there is common ground with the new owners........