Monthly Musings
The Sobriety Project: The Watcher at the Gate
At the beginning of the semester, my Freshman Composition students read Godwin’s “The Watcher at the Gate.” This essay explores…
The Sobriety Project: Calming the Tempest
In the past I often used alcohol to try and calm my mind. I let worries and negative thoughts gain…
The Sobriety Project: First Steps
Six months ago, I made the decision to stop drinking. For the past 15 years, I’ve taken breaks lasting one…
The Other Mighty Mac
A well known Michigan landmark is our Mackinac Bridge, or the Mighty Mac, connecting the upper and lower peninsula. We…
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…
Never Stop Learning!
Bonjour! Comment allez-vous ? Ever want to learn another language? Do you have an extra 10-15 minutes per day? In…
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…
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…
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…
