While I don’t consider myself a baker, every year I make a special Christmas dish, the tourtière. This is a…
Monthly Musings
Thoughts from a Deer Widow
Tomorrow begins an annual tradition, the fall deer harvest. Growing up in Hillsdale, my family did not hunt; however,…
Photo of the Month: Christmas comes Early
I noticed this morning that our Christmas cactus is already in full bloom.
The Unique, Worthwhile, and Memorable: A 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
With the holiday season approaching, I wanted to share some noteworthy finds. Some items I purchased as gifts, some were…
Memories, Tales, and Finding Yourself
I am so thankful that Chad’s relatives take the time to write down their stories and share with the family.…
Photo of the month
I looked out my window recently and caught this rare exchange. A young whitetail deer stopped grazing to play with…
Lederhosen Optional
Welcome fall, my favorite season. I have written about my love of football, holidays, the beautiful colors, crisp weather, and…
Storm the Castle!! Stay for Dinner…
At the beginning of summer, Chad and I purchased a Groupon for an eleven course dinner for two at Henderson…
Fish, Friends, and Fire: The Great Lakes Fishboil
This past weekend, we participated in a Labor Day tradition, a Great Lakes Fish Boil. This gathering is the ideal…
A Fowl Lesson
(Washing one of our ducks after it ran under a car and was covered with grease) We have been loving…