Beginning roughly 20 years ago, Brighton Recreation Area became an unofficial gathering spot for me and some friends (and friends of friends) for weekend trips in rental… Read more “Rekindling Cabin Trip Memories (Brighton Recreation Area, April, 2021)”
Category: Pure Michigan
Goodbye, Hardy Grocery :(
Anyone else know of any “country” grocery stores like these? The old and long abandoned Hardy Grocery store – located near Morley, MI (also near Big Rapids)… Read more “Goodbye, Hardy Grocery :(“
We Love Camping, But Hate Other People – So Where/When/How Do We Camp?
My husband and I have been camping together since we were both 21 years old, and finishing college. We did our first camping trip together at Petoskey… Read more “We Love Camping, But Hate Other People – So Where/When/How Do We Camp?”
Now Where Did I Put That Snow Shovel? Digging Out of Uri’s Aftermath…
The last time I cleared any snow from our deck on the rear side of our house, which faces the woods, was inauguration day. I thought it… Read more “Now Where Did I Put That Snow Shovel? Digging Out of Uri’s Aftermath…”
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!””
Cosplay, Candy, Campfires and a Cabin – Pandemic Halloween 2020 (Brighton Recreation Area, MI)
If there are two things my husband and I both love – it’s a good cabin trip – and Halloween. We met at a Halloween Party in… Read more “Cosplay, Candy, Campfires and a Cabin – Pandemic Halloween 2020 (Brighton Recreation Area, MI)”
What’s More Popular Than A Popeyes Drive Through AND A Weed Dispensary Drive Through?
Truth be told, I have never sat in a drive-through line at a weed dispensary, and I haven’t even partaken of weed for nearly 20 years (it… Read more “What’s More Popular Than A Popeyes Drive Through AND A Weed Dispensary Drive Through?”
Wacky Ideas For Socially Distanced Trick-Or Treating (Pandemic 2020 Edition)
Editor’s Note: This is intended to be for entertainment purposes only and not to be taken too seriously! A cure for COVID-19 might not be around the… Read more “Wacky Ideas For Socially Distanced Trick-Or Treating (Pandemic 2020 Edition)”
Arcadia Marsh – A Lovely Roadside Stop Along Lovely M-22
It’s not uncommon to see black and white bumper stickers on cars emblazoned with the number 22 in Michigan: The number on the sticker refers to a… Read more “Arcadia Marsh – A Lovely Roadside Stop Along Lovely M-22”
