Grit, Grace, and Grandeur: The Making of a Denver Diva is off to a splendid start! Over the past few … More
Tag: Michigan
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
Fall and Holiday Fun in West Michigan!
Join a Fall Event! October 18-19: Arts and Eats 10-5, Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Augusta, MI Free admission! Mary Kate and … More
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
Dear Vada, Lessons from Texas
I’m a Yankee, born and raised in the Great Lakes State. However, many of life’s most valuable lessons were taught … 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
The Mystery of the Silver Spoon
In the late 1800s, a series of events unfolded, which led to a unique collection of British antiques, historical documents, … More
Sunrooms for the Soul: A Year in Review
A year ago Chad and I began a construction project: A sunroom facing the woods. While experiencing the all-too-common pandemic … 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