With April Fools’ Day just around the corner, I decided to share a classic prank from my mom’s notebook … 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.
Calling All Foodies!
Attention fellow foodies and connoisseurs of fine dining! I have a new restaurant for your dining bucket list: The Heritage … More
Dollars and Sense, Part II
Happy 2016, Readers! It’s that time of year again when I don my financial cap. Chad and I began our … More
On Death, Dying…and Living
As many of you know, I lost my mom after a sudden, fast-moving illness. While attempting the return to normalcy, … More
The First Leaves the Nest
Last month, Chad and I delivered our first born to college. What a memorable day! The night before, many aunts … More
The Farmer’s Market and the Return to Community
The journey to running a farm market stand has been a fun and challenging learning experience. We built a home … More
Get Thee to the Fair!
I’m writing this from the goat barn, my reading and relaxation spot for Fair Week. This year, I took … More
Open House 101
We hosted a graduation open house for our eldest this weekend. As many parents know, we learn what to do … More
Remember your Roots
George and June Roche, Dad’s Graduation from the University of Colorado A few weeks ago, I placed a few requests … More
College or Bust!
As my eldest ventures into the world of higher education this fall, I pondered what helped me the most … More
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