Reflections from the Year of the Mullet

It’s funny how a certain day can bring back so many memories. This was a good day. My father was … More

Coming Home to Colorado

Have you ever planned a trip where you were bringing your children “home to a place [they’ve] never been before?” … More

In 2023, I shared the fascinating story of my great-grandmother’s sister, Gladys Hagee Mathew, from her humble beginnings on the … More

I’m a Yankee, born and raised in the Great Lakes State. However, many of life’s most valuable lessons were taught … More

As spring training approaches, you might enjoy reading about a lost piece of baseball and WWII history: The Cloudbuster Nine: … More

I hope your holiday season included delicious meals and memorable adventures with family and friends and 2024 is off to … More

Chad and I were honored to attend the 716th Military Police Battalion Vietnam Reunion in Des Moines, Iowa, last month. … More

In the late 1800s, a series of events unfolded, which led to a unique collection of British antiques, historical documents, … More

My son, Patrick, and his roommate, Lane, spent a few weeks at our farm transitioning from college life to their … More

A well known Michigan landmark is our Mackinac Bridge, or the Mighty Mac, connecting the upper and lower peninsula. We … More