Recent Blog Posts
Ok, I know what you are thinking. Or, at least, I know what I am thinking. . . Here we are in the middle of February, and it is hard to believe as we look around at all of the snow that envelops us, that this is the same place that brings us wonderfully warm summers. That in 4 months, people wi...
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As a child I loved animals. From dogs, to frogs, to polar bears, and everything in between. The first time I remember hearing about Groundhog Day was in first or second grade. My ears perked up when my teacher mentioned a holiday named after a cute, furry creature. I am sure we spent the day ta...
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Growing up, chili was not my favorite food, however, the memories surrounding the eating of chili were very fond ones. My dad did all of the cooking in our family, and he was very much a “meat and potatoes” kind of guy. We had good, hearty, meaty meals every day, but his chili was reserved ...
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2024 is nearly over. Where did the time go? It feels like it was just yesterday we were grilling outside and watching the sun set at 10:00 p.m. over Lake Michigan. And now, somehow, it is almost the end of December. Each year around this time many of us try to remember to do the things that we ...
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Since 2012, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving has come to be known as Giving Tuesday. The idea of Giving Tuesday came about in a YMCA in New York City. It started with a simple concept; it would be a day that encourages people to do good. It soon grew into a global movement that has inspired h...
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There is a holiday coming up that all of us can get behind. On November 4 we celebrate National Candy Day. Although this holiday, on this date, has only been around since 2014, the idea of a day when we celebrate the awesomeness of candy dates back to Thursday, October 12, 1916, when a newspape...
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When you think of fall colors and color tours in northern Michigan, most likely the first thing that comes to your mind is the famous M-119 Scenic Byway that is more commonly referred to as the Tunnel of Trees. This stunning 20-mile drive is so popular that people not only come from all over Mi...
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Last year Jennifer Shorter had an idea for an event in downtown Petoskey that would bring people together to enjoy the beginning of the fall season. It is no secret that Jennifer loves all things Halloween. You may or may not know this about her, but she was actually born on Halloween. By the b...
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What would you say to someone who would say they have absolutely no artistic ability, or that they love creating art, but they are not very good at it?
So, how do you get good at something? No one is good at anything that they first start. And if they are, that is a very rare thing. So, here...
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Summertime in Petoskey is an extremely busy and hectic time for proprietors of downtown businesses. For those who own multiple businesses, it is even more busy and even more hectic. So, When Jennifer Shorter, owner of four successful downtown businesses, agreed to meet with me for an interview,...
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