by Shirley Darling
We who are lucky enough to live within eyesight of this beautiful “Father of Waters” have much to share with others. One could be persuaded to think that the course of the Mississippi River has been the same for eons and gives us nothing new at which to marvel.
For eons, the waters have traced a southward journey from the river's source in Lake Itasca, MN to its final emptying into the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana. Sounds like a ho-hum trip day after day with no change worthy of notice.
So, what’s the big deal?
That question can be answered with a quote from Lansing resident Steve Casterton, whose home overlooks this river. In Steve’s words, “the view from my front yard changes every five minutes.”
That’s not a claim that can be made by every home owner, but those with a view much like Steve’s know that his claim is no exaggeration. That view, literally, does change every five minutes.