Matthew Dowd shares Michigan cottage moment
Political analyst posts about relaxing on his back deck in Michigan, sparking nostalgic responses about Great Lakes life.
What to know
- Dowd's simple post about being at his Michigan cottage sparked over 100 nostalgic responses from people with their own Great Lakes experiences.
- Respondents shared personal memories tied to specific locations in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, expressing deep emotional connection to the region.
- One commenter raised concerns about data center impacts on Michigan's water resources, introducing a policy angle amid the leisure-focused conversation.
- The discussion centered on themes of peace, gratitude, natural beauty, and the sensory experience of Great Lakes living.
Great Lakes living provides unmatched peace, natural beauty, and emotional fulfillment worth preserving.
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“So peaceful. You just lowered my blood pressure.”
marianherra.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Data centers threaten Michigan's water resources and should be regulated to protect the region's most valuable asset.
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“How will we stop these data centers from draining our most precious resource? Our water is the primary reason I have never relocated!!”
roseblosum.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Luck and privilege should not be framed as blessing, as it dismisses those without access to such experiences.
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“I always laugh at how people who are lucky think they are "blessed." That they are better than others.”
elhefee.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Matthew Dowd Political analyst
The record 1 articles and posts · last 30 days
What people are saying 24 voices from 1 site · best of 68 · verbatim
- Aug 23
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We were just there, it’s a wonderful place.
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You have a view of the Big Mac, lucky indeed 💙
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we're all blessed with the Great Lakes and how stupid are we to let Line 5 move oil in this craziest of all locations containing a spill from a ruptured Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac will be impossible both Lakes Michigan and Huron will never be the same #StopLine5
- Aug 22
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Yes, you are. And you are doubly blessed because you realize it.
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That’s special. I’m going to Marquette next week.
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Don’t miss the Dark Sky Park (Headlands)
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Haven't seen anything from you in a long time, Matthew. Lovely post. Hope all is well.
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I know how you feel. I live in the UP near the water….
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Beautiful! Thanks for the timeline cleanse. Hope you are well.
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I’m relaxing here and do not feel so blessed
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I miss living in Michigan near the lakes, a lot.
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I took this pictures the first time I went to Mackinac Island.
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Gorgeous. Looks like the Mighty Mac in the distance. Are you in the UP?
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Just what I needed to close out my day. Thanks for sharing.
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Lucky you! This is Argyle, Texas on my daughter’s ranch this evening at 99 degrees. 🥵
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Breathtaking! Gratitude- that’s the key 🔑 ENJOY
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My parents lived on Big Bay de Noc for 30 years. My mom grew up near Nahma and then they retired up there. The U.P. was always a magical sensory feast for me. The sound of the lake, the fragrance of the forests. Loved it all.
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So peaceful. You just lowered my blood pressure.
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How will we stop these data centers from draining our most precious resource? Our water is the primary reason I have never relocated!!
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What’s the air temperature? I love the sound of the water and wind.
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You’ve earned it, please say hello to what’s left of our Canadian friends if you see any.
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Doubly blessed if you can get a face full of that Mackinac fudge.
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We just returned from a vacation rental right on Big Bay De Noc in Escanaba, it was heaven!!!
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out on my back deck right now on my michigan cottage. i am blessed.