Northern Michigan Entrepreneurs Keep on Grinding
“Trust that still, small voice that says, ‘This might work and I’ll try it.’” – Diane Mariechild Support small businesses, they say. But how often do we actually do it? How often do Amazon packages…
Benzie County Artist Dates Reminder to Support Local Businesses
“Always leave enough time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, even joyous. That has more of an effect on economic well-being than any other single factor.” – Paul Hawken Summer…
Mackinac Island in Fall: Enjoy Autumn Splendor, Natural Attractions
“Go outside, to the fields, enjoy nature and the sunshine, go out and try to recapture happiness in yourself and in God. Think of all the beauty that’s still left in and around you and…
Benzie County Big on Fishing, Natural Beauty
“The solution to any problem – work, love, money, whatever – is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.” – John Gierach, author of “Standing in a River…
Mackinac Bridge Walk Labor Day Tradition
“I bear the load so men may ride / On rainbow road to happiness. The light gleams on my strands and bars / In glory when the sun goes down. I lift a net to…
Visit to Interlochen Center for the Arts Stirs Young Author Within
“I went to Yale to earn a law degree. But that first year at Yale taught me most of all that I didn’t know how the world of the American elite works.” – J.D. Vance…
Rebel Road Offers Lesson in Civility
“The center-point of riding a motorcycle, and of life itself, is Freedom.” – Foster Kinn Perhaps it’s because I am a summer gal, but Rebel Road has always been one of my favorite festivals in…
Artist Date Adventures: Art Fairs, Estate Sales, and Beach Days
“Try to remember that God is the Great Artist. Artists like other artists. Expect the universe to support your dream. It will.” – Julia Cameron When I embarked on my artist date adventures, I tried…
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Fun for All Ages
“Life is short, and life is beautiful, and everything is lovely. Love it, embrace it, smell the lilacs, play with the dog, and love endlessly and fiercely with everything you’ve got. Live without regret.” –…
Celebrate Charles Hackley Day, Tour Hackley & Hume Homes
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” — Henry Miller Charles Hackley could be called Muskegon’s founding father. He didn’t really found Muskegon, but he did help put Muskegon…
