Chad and I were honored to attend the 716th Military Police Battalion Vietnam Reunion in Des Moines, Iowa, last month. … 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.
The Mystery of the Silver Spoon
In the late 1800s, a series of events unfolded, which led to a unique collection of British antiques, historical documents, … More
Take the Long Way to The Big Easy
The first and last days of vacations are often a flurry of exhausting drives, pushing the limit for those extra … More
What a busy but lovely adventure this week! I’m particularly proud of my daughter, Mary, who stepped out of her … More
Pre-Order Sale!
Only a few days till the big event! Advanced Praise for Sara Dippity: “A heartfelt story about a granddaughter’s love … More
Caroling with Tennessee Ernie Ford
Christmas presented another holiday of challenges. Some family needed to isolate, so we surprised them with a few songs and … More
Sunrooms for the Soul: A Year in Review
A year ago Chad and I began a construction project: A sunroom facing the woods. While experiencing the all-too-common pandemic … More
Kalamazoo Scottish Fest and Ceilidh 2021
Kilkenny Corkers had the opportunity to perform at both the Kalamazoo Scottish Fest and Ceilidh last weekend. Visitors could watch … More
The Long Weekend Road Trip: “The Hostess City of the South”
In our search for a warm adventure with opportunities to remain socially distant, we found the ideal location, Savannah, GA. … More
Waltzing Matilda to Georgia?
My son, Patrick, and his roommate, Lane, spent a few weeks at our farm transitioning from college life to their … More
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