This shrine is not dedicated to a saint, or affiliated with any organized religion. The fine print on the entrance sign states that it’s a furniture…
If you’re experiencing “Downton Abbey” withdrawal, or Kate and William have you thinking things British but a trip across the pond isn’t in the budget,…
You know you need a delish brownie recipe that’s easy to pack and eat out of hand at picnics, potlucks, outdoor concerts and, well, when…
It seemed like such a radical idea at the time, especially in the meat-and-potatoes land of the Upper Peninsula near the Lake Superior shore. Way…
Musician, historian, continental glaciologist. Folk-singer Lee Murdock, geology degree in one hand and guitar in the other, preserves and performs songs of the Great Lakes—the…
How are those New Year’s resolutions working out for you? If you’re ready to break your promise about sticking with healthier foods—or perhaps, to practice the…
It’s late April and Michigan is in dire straits. The governor has appealed to Washington for federal assistance. No, I’m not referring to Jennifer Granholm…
In my crisscrossing of the state I’d never visited the village of Elsie, a dairy area not far from Ovid (a more familiar landmark might…
Planning to work in your yarden and need flowers, herbs or other plants so you can build your own Michelle Obama kitchen garden? Looking to eat…
If you’re looking for one book to help you understand the Great Lakes, spend some time with The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of…