A Happy Hooker’s View Into The Southern Michigan Hook-In
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- From Illustrator to Novelist: Ypsilanti’s Darren Cools on his Debut "Light in the Canyon"by Chuck Marshall on May 1, 2026
In this episode, Chuck and Brenda sit down with Darren Cools, a Ypsilanti-based illustrator, graphic designer, and author.
- Sirens Blaring! Time To Get Ready For Action — Let’s Go Charlie!by Chuck Marshall on April 26, 2026
A Fireman’s start, news updates, upcoming events, must-reads, and vinyl spins
- Graduating to the Next Level of Birdingby Brenda Marshall on April 19, 2026
Birding Lessons from the Elusive Woodcock + Events, Podcast and Substack Recommendations, and a Book Review
- Hard Edges, Soft Landings: Suicide Prevention and Postvention with Six Feet Overby Chuck Marshall on April 17, 2026
In this episode, Chuck and Brenda sit down with Kate Hardy (Founder/Executive Director) and Laura Lukofsky (Administrative Coordinator) of Six Feet Over. After a chance meeting at the Great Beer State Conference, we learn how this Michigan-based nonprofit is changing suicide prevention and postvention by meeting people where they are—whether that’s a punk rock show, a local brewery, or a tattoo shop.
- Creeping Seniorityby Chuck Marshall on April 12, 2026
Living my best life, recent stories, great substacks, upcoming events
Meet the ♥ of Life in Michigan

Brenda
Storyteller. Fiber Artist.
Michigan Enthusiast.

Chuck
Michigander, recovering vegetarian, runner, Michigan beer enthusiast, photographer, guitarist, film extra, goober
A Happy Hooker’s View Into The Southern Michigan Hook-In
Resinator Beer and Metal Fest at Kognisjon Bryggeri
Jon Torrence at The Bloom Room in Blissfield





