It seems the third person in 15 years has lost their life at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – Dominic Rotondi, 21, of Lincoln… Read more “Did I Stumble Into a Pictured Rocks Whodunit in 2006? Reflecting Upon Deaths at Pictured Rocks (MI)”
Category: Michigan beer
Sixty-Nine, Dudes! Michigan State Parks, That Is…
As of this past weekend, I’ve visited 69 of Michigan’s state parks and recreation areas (including designated historic sites)! Last weekend’s “check-off” adventures included visits to Clear… Read more “Sixty-Nine, Dudes! Michigan State Parks, That Is…”
A Michigan Winter “Heat Wave” Is Happening!
We’re in the midst of a “winter heat wave” in Michigan! Yesterday, temps hit 46 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius). I did some house cleaning on Tuesday… Read more “A Michigan Winter “Heat Wave” Is Happening!”
Finally – REAL Winter Weather in Michigan! Also, Bars in Michigan Open Feb. 1!
Editor’s note: For those of you who intend to test your brains against my upcoming annual birthday trivia questions on Feb. 11, pay attention! There may be… Read more “Finally – REAL Winter Weather in Michigan! Also, Bars in Michigan Open Feb. 1!”
If Anyone Needs Me, I’m In My “Human Cave!”
There is no doubt a good number of us have been spending a lot of time with certain people in these dark pandemic days. Sometimes, way too… Read more “If Anyone Needs Me, I’m In My “Human Cave!””
Happy New Year (2021)! Thoughts on Tired Memes, Vaccines, Zombies, Rule-Breaking Bars, Beer, Brockmire and Cupcakes!
I’m not deluding myself that 2021 will be any better than 2020 just because it’s a different year. It will be nice if the global pandemic that’s… Read more “Happy New Year (2021)! Thoughts on Tired Memes, Vaccines, Zombies, Rule-Breaking Bars, Beer, Brockmire and Cupcakes!”
Why Settle For Beer Advent Calendars? Do the “Twelve Days of Christmas Beers” Challenge Instead!
There has been a lot of buzz lately about “advent calendars.” Putting 24 different kinds of goodies into a box and having one of them for each… Read more “Why Settle For Beer Advent Calendars? Do the “Twelve Days of Christmas Beers” Challenge Instead!”
A Lament For “Pale Ales”
What hair band was it who sang, “You don’t know what you’ve got…til it’s gone?” Ah yes, Cinderella! Now that I’ve planted some earworms for you (LOL),… Read more “A Lament For “Pale Ales””
I Was Only Trying To See The Worst of the Great Lakes – And Nearly Got Lost “Downriver…”
The best thing that ever happened to me while in Michigan’s “Downriver” area was winning $2,500 at a trivia tournament in 2017. Other than that? I’ve received… Read more “I Was Only Trying To See The Worst of the Great Lakes – And Nearly Got Lost “Downriver…””
Five Lakes, Four Days – Getting a Jump on Labor Day Weekend 2020!
My husband and I decided to get a jump on Labor Day weekend and essentially do our four-day weekend early – ahead of the holiday traffic madness!… Read more “Five Lakes, Four Days – Getting a Jump on Labor Day Weekend 2020!”