Michigan
When Life Throws You Curves
I expected to write this blog from a tiny cabin in the woods, candlelight reflecting off my screen and a nice warm blanket wrapped around my shoulders. I imagined detailing my long days of work, and then somehow putting into words the fulfilled feeling I was getting from days consumed with wood splitting and puppy-dog…
Read MoreFamily, Food, and Frankenmuth
(Written Saturday, October 19th at 10am) Total Days: 15 Total Mileage: 4,100 We are just leaving Michigan and heading to Chicago after a wonderful 4 night/3 day visit with Don’s family in Spring Lake. We are pretty sure we set some sort of record for most activities fit into one visit. Living on the West…
Read MoreBeing a Yooper in Northern Michigan
(Written Monday, October 14th at 9pm) Total Days: 11 Total Mileage: 3,650 There is magic in the air up here in the North Woods of Michigan. We’ve only been in the Upper Peninsula (the U.P., hence the name “Yooper”) for 3 days but the warm welcome we’ve received has made us feel right at home.…
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