Kilkenny Corkers had the opportunity to perform at both the Kalamazoo Scottish Fest and Ceilidh last weekend. Visitors could watch … More
Author: Maggie Murphy
Maggie was born and raised in Michigan, graduating from Hillsdale College and attending graduate school at GVSU. She works as an educator in west Michigan and is the author of the children’s book, “Sara Dippity.” Maggie also enjoys performing Irish, Scottish, and Americana folk music, attending book clubs, and running a small farm with her husband, Chad.
Two Years!
Two years of sobriety today! Sobriety ranks among life’s greatest gifts. I’m a stronger wife, mother, friend, and sober advocate. … More
Who wins the Cryptocurrency Race: The Tortoise or the Hare?
During the quarantine, I ventured down the cryptocurrency rabbit hole. 18 months ago, I thought cryptocurrency was a passing fad … 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
Running the Mt. Doom 5k
That pesky muse must have headed south this winter because lately, I’ve struggled to come up with blog topics. Not … More
Pushing through Chaos
Throughout 2020, chaos morphed into a powerful tempest, swirling round us all. Amid these storms, we often feel powerless. The … More
The Sobriety Project: Friends, Frenemies, and Building Awareness
Will sobriety change your social relationships? The short answer—probably. While I didn’t experience everything on this list, through discussions with … 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
Busking Away COVID-19
To busk: Dancing, singing, or reciting on the street or in a public place (dictionary.com) Summer 2020 sure seems off … More
La Vie en Rose
Amid the recent quarantine, I worked on a few projects that only required a bit of “elbow grease” and use … More
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