Have you ever planned a trip where you were bringing your children “home to a place [they’ve] never been before?” … More
Tag: family
Solving the Mystery of the Silver Spoon
In 2023, I shared the fascinating story of my great-grandmother’s sister, Gladys Hagee Mathew, from her humble beginnings on the … More
Empty Nests, Goat Rescue, and Alfred Hitchcock
I hope your holiday season included delicious meals and memorable adventures with family and friends and 2024 is off to … More
Busking Away COVID-19
To busk: Dancing, singing, or reciting on the street or in a public place (dictionary.com) Summer 2020 sure seems off … 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
Saying Goodbye…
Here we are on the last day of April, and this month’s post remains incomplete. I planned to share pictures … More
Move over Fondue: Introducing the Raclette Grill
We finally had the opportunity to try out a new foodie toy: The Raclette Grill. Historically, the Raclette referred to … More
A Girl and her Horse
High school and college football near completion, and the last of the garden harvest at Cairn Hill Farms continues (We … More
Donald, Where’s Your Troosers?
Lately, I have missed my music! While lacking time to do concerts, I still enjoy playing my Strumstick at the … More