Another Fair week is in the books! The girls worked hard and had a lot of fun. The goat show … More
Author: Maggie Roche 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, and running a small farm with her husband, Chad.
Spring Break: Horses, Bourbon, and the End of the Wilderness Road
Several months ago, I realized that the 10th anniversary of my father’s passing was this May. While I had … More
The Greatest Generation Goes to College
With April Fools’ Day just around the corner, I decided to share a classic prank from my mom’s notebook … More
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
