Pam Pondering
A hobby I never thought I would step foot into as a 23-year-old- coloring. I had witnessed all the rage when the Adult Coloring Books had just come out, and I thought it was pretty neat, but certainly not something I'd ever take up myself. I can honestly say that the last time I took the time to si...
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"Where do I have to go when I visit Petoskey, MI?"
Roast and Toast. Aka Roast and Toast Cafe. The answer is almost unanimous. And sure enough, the very first time I visited, I understood the draw that this little eclectic coffee shop in downtown Petoskey had on all of its visitors. And let me te...
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With... Mini Pineapple Sweet Cakes.
Just this past Super Bowl Sunday I had concocted a treat that I think would make an excellent Valentine's Day Dessert, as well, due to the expression of love that my guests had for them. I don't know about you, but I am not much of a "complicated-ingredients" ...
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"If you can survive the winters here, only then can you call yourself a true Michigander". These words of advice were given to me when I was seeking the "need to knows" from a Petoskey, MI local over the summer, when contemplating my official move in December. I had only visited Petoskey once dur...
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The only information that I had about Petoskey, MI is that it was the place to find Petoskey Stones. However, after living here for the past 6 months, I have yet to find a decent Petoskey stone. I have visited the rocky shores of the Petoskey State Park numerous times, scanning and scanning to find...
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Yes, that's correct. This winter, all the buzz is around socks. However, not just any socks, but Blue Q socks.
What are Blue Q socks? Well, funny you should ask, because until recently, I didnt have a clue either. Blue Q socks are carried at J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile in Downtown Petoskey, M...
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I love purple. Purple flowers and purple clothes! And I even have purple counter-tops in my bathroom. My family, friends and co-workers are aware of my obsession and are frequently on the lookout for unusual and fun items to add to my collection.
Working at Grandpa Shorter’s has been a...
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As a graduate of one school and having a son at the other I understand the rivalry. No problem when you come to Grandpa Shorter’s, though, you can find a vast selection of items representing allegiance to both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Looking for wearing appar...
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