Six months ago, I made the decision to stop drinking. For the past 15 years, I’ve taken breaks lasting one … More
Author: Maggie Murphy
The Other Mighty Mac
A well known Michigan landmark is our Mackinac Bridge, or the Mighty Mac, connecting the upper and lower peninsula. We … More
An Evening at Grimsby Hollow
“To have a raven’s knowledge” -Irish Proverb Kilkenny Corkers recently performed at Grimsby Hollow, a local meadery. This cozy establishment … More
Guest Blogger: Cowboys and Flyboys
By Dr. Micah Murphy (Flyboys in training at Navy Air Station Corpus Christi, 1943-44, Grandpa Springer is in the front … More
Calling all Foodies: The Latin House
If your palate is nudging you to try something new, check out The Latin House in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Here … More
Bagpipes, Thistles, and a Wee Dram, Part Three
For the final leg of our adventure, we headed south to the coastal village of Oban and finished with a … More
Bagpipes, Thistles, and a Wee Dram, Part Two
After our adventures in Stirling and Inverness, we headed to the Isle of Skye for a few days. The drive … More
Bagpipes, Thistles, and a Wee Dram, Part One
Chad and I recently returned from a grand Scottish adventure! The Scottish countryside was some of the most beautiful I’ve … More
A Passion for Philanthropy
I recently came across a memorable post on LinkedIn: Want to be happy for a day, take a nap. Want … More
Ouch, My Aching Back!!!
My lower back issues began in 1991 when two friends and I decided to skip Senior Prom and enjoy an … More