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Northern Michigan is a great place to explore, and what better way to do this than by bicycle? As we head into the middle of spring and look forward to a nice, warm summer, now is the time when we northern Michiganders can safely put away our shovels and salt and break out the porch furniture, ...
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I remember hearing about geocaching for the first time several years ago while I was living in Grand Rapids. I knew it was an activity that took place outside and possibly used a compass, but that was just about the extent of my knowledge of it. To be honest, until my girlfriend suggested the t...
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When you think of huge sales in Petoskey, the one that instantly comes to mind is sidewalk sales, an annual tradition for the past 61 years. Always the last full weekend of July, Petoskey does sidewalk sales right. They close off the downtown streets to cars, and the stores set up tables and te...
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April Fool’s Day has always been a bit of a controversial day. Some people love it. They find joy in pulling pranks on their family and friends, while others think that the day is foolish (see what I did there), annoying, and unnecessary. Sometimes pranks can go too far and be harmful to othe...
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Spring has not yet sprung in northern Michigan, but we are getting closer every day. We have had a few days of mild weather and sunshine, and I think most of us can agree that after the long winter that we have endured, we are extremely grateful for the warmer days ahead of us. The official fir...
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“In this media-drenched, multitasking, always-on age, many of us have forgotten how to unplug and immerse ourselves completely in the moment. We have forgotten how to slow down. Not surprisingly, this fast-forward culture is taking a toll on everything from our diet and health to our work and...
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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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