Parent/Teacher Conference Week is fast approaching here in Hastings as in so many other schools across America. If you are … More
Author: Maggie Murphy
Maggie is a life-long Michigander and modern day renaissance woman. She earned her B.A. from Hillsdale College and attended graduate school at GVSU. She works at a local community college and is the author of the children’s book, “Sara Dippity.” Maggie also enjoys performing Irish, Scottish, and Americana folk music, attending book clubs, foraging for the perfect cup of tea, and running a small farm with her husband, Chad.
Dead Highlanders, Family Traditions, and the Perfect Playlist
From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us! ~A … More
A Fantastic Afternoon at Barnes and Noble
What a wonderful day at Barnes and Noble! We met many interesting people and had the opportunity to share our … More
Hillsdale Book Signing
We had an amazing turn out at our book signing! Mary Kate and I were honored to be welcomed to … More
Mary Kate’s Artist Exhibition
Mary Kate has been invited by the Thornapple Arts Council to participate in an Artist’s Exhibition. Her work will be … More
Granaw-Margaret Stewart Roche
Mary Kate and I dedicated Sara Dippity to two very special people; one of these special women is my grandmother, … More
Mary Kate Murphy, the illustrator for Sara Dippity
Mary Kate Murphy is a 5th grader at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. While her older brothers’ artistic traits … More
Sara Dippity
My daughter, Mary Kate, and I have been discussing a book project for many years now. I asked her to … More
Reflections from the Journey, a music sampler
I am pleased to announce that my CD has been completed! The last year has been an amazing experience. I … More
“Frankie and Johnny” through the years
Lately, I have been remembering a song that runs through several generations, “Frankie and Johnny.” This old, popular American folk … More
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