• The Family Excursion Part Deux

    BEACHES AND LIFERS! Living in “The Mitten” I’m no stranger to beaches. One can find a beach within an hour from their home. During the winter months, however, we stay away from most beaches. (Aside from us crazy birders, OF COURSE!) So when we head for warmer climates such as Florida, we have to make…


  • The Family Excursion Pt. 1

    I think we all agree that an occasional respite is a must. Ours started a week ago when we finally decided on a landing point for a week of much needed relaxation. As the kids are on their spring break from their schools, it was a perfect time to head out of town without any…


  • My Old Man Hobby

    It’s cold. The middle of March in Michigan is always a mixed bag of weather, but it doesn’t make it any easier to accept. The heat just turned on. The fireplace is lit, my third cup of coffee is poured, and the sun just rose over the snow-covered tundra that was once my front yard…