Rocky Pier

(Mackinaw City, MI) I recently took the accompanying photograph from the bridge of a Coast Guard cutter near the Mackinac Bridge. I was struck by the way the water to the right of the pier was quite choppy, while the water to the left remained still, almost glass-like in appearance.

One might be tempted to compare the contrasting waters with the gastrointestinal results derived after sampling the products recommended in colon cleanser reviews. This might not be applauded in polite company, but let's face facts: at times everyone needs to engage in bowel cleansing of one sort or another.