In the late 1800s, a series of events unfolded, which led to a unique collection of British antiques, historical documents, … More
Category: A Wee Bit o’ History
Waltzing Matilda to Georgia?
My son, Patrick, and his roommate, Lane, spent a few weeks at our farm transitioning from college life to their … More
The Other Mighty Mac
A well known Michigan landmark is our Mackinac Bridge, or the Mighty Mac, connecting the upper and lower peninsula. We … More
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 … More
Bagpipes, Thistles, and a Wee Dram, Part Two
After our adventures in Stirling and Inverness, we headed to the Isle of Skye for a few days. The drive … More
Bagpipes, Thistles, and a Wee Dram, Part One
Chad and I recently returned from a grand Scottish adventure! The Scottish countryside was some of the most beautiful I’ve … More
What’s a Galette?
Paul, my Farmers’ Market neighbor, is quite the adventurous curmudgeon. A retired house painter, turned baker, he often shares stories … More
Saying Goodbye…
Here we are on the last day of April, and this month’s post remains incomplete. I planned to share pictures … More
The Long Weekend Road Trip: The Mighty Mac
“Well, in the Straits of Mackinac, There’s about as much water as you ever saw. Folks that lived there tried … More
Food, Family, and Heirloom Recipes
Food traditions abound in our family. Both the Murphy and Roche Families gifted a love of food with celebrations. … More