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Ten Northwest Michigan Beaches to Visit
One of the perks of living near the coast in northern Michigan is the access to Lake Michigan and its beautiful beaches. Some stretch for miles while others are tiny treasures tucked between small charming towns. While the shores of Europe can be filled with rocks,...
Ten Northwest Michigan Beaches to Visit
One of the perks of living near the coast in northern Michigan is the access to Lake Michigan and its beautiful beaches. Some stretch for miles while others are tiny treasures tucked between small charming towns. While the shores of Europe can be filled with rocks,...
Adopting a Greyhound: Adapting to Life with a Dog
As I stood in line at Homegoods the other day, in the maze of last-minute temptations they place near the checkout, (I don’t need another phone cord or holiday tea towel thank you very much!), I noticed a colorful journal. On its cover was a fun, flowy font that read,...
Finding New Heights at Fayette Historic State Park
In early morning light at Fayette Historic State Park, I wake in the tent. I cringe at the ache in my shoulder from sleeping on the thick foam mattress we had bought for camping; this is what 40 does to a person. Gone are the days when I would bounce back after...
The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a place where life overflows and positive energy prevails. It’s a fertile land, cleared by early settlers 150 years ago, yet now so dense and lush it seems to have always existed. I couldn’t wrap my mind around the fact that the...
A Glimmer of Provence
The late summer sun shines on Michigan and as we sit outside and eat meals in the open air and dappled light, I’m taken back to the French countryside we visited one year ago. We began our journey in the tiny town of Lagnes. It wasn’t a place any of us had heard of...
Harbor Springs: The Hidden Gem of Michigan
Far up the freshwater coast, about four hours north of Detroit, straight highways start to grow graceful and curve into country roads. Past gentle slopes with horses grazing and pristine forests that stretch on for days, you’ll find the sleepy town of Harbor Springs....
