by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 5, 2022 | Travel |
We launched our California Desert Vacation with a long weekend in Escondido, California. We arrived with a list of area attractions including museums, wine, a zoo, and a few breweries. As we checked them off the list, we found a few surprises. Long Weekend in...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Dec 29, 2021 | Hiking, Travel |
Our 14-day California desert vacation itinerary was packed with hiking, museums, food, wine, a tourist attraction or two, and weird desert oddities you shouldn’t miss. California Desert Vacation Itinerary If someone asks you, “Would you like to visit Death...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Dec 18, 2021 | Beer |
Like everything else, COVID canceled the Dark Horse’s 2020 4 Elf Party. It was back in 2021 with prize money for the 4 Elf Costume Contests and new beers and many of the old ones. 4 Elf Party 2021 Go Dad (Marshall, Michigan’s premier tax service) warned us...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Oct 27, 2021 | Beer, Michigan |
The 2021 Detroit Fall Beer Festival was classic, from the Detroit bands to the beer enthusiasts relieved to finally be at Eastern Market enjoying beers from many of Michigan’s finest breweries. The 2021 Detroit Fall Beer Festival Our friend Amy...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Oct 19, 2021 | Michigan, Travel |
Our 4-day sailing adventure aboard the Tall Ship Manitou included ghost stories, a fairy village, sleeping under the stars, plus much more. The ghost stories were the real deal too! Dianna Stampfler, the author of Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses shared stories from the...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 17, 2021 | Beer |
The 2021 U.P. Beer Festival was back in Marquette, Michigan on September 11th. Our cups were overflowing with beer and pure joy to be with our friends. 2021 U.P. Beer Festival – It’s Back! Chuck said, “I feel giddy.” And that was before his...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 31, 2021 | History, Michigan |
Michigan native Carole Lynn Hare shares in a recently published book “The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi.” It is believed to be the original legend and is a must read for anyone who loves Michigan history. The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi Cover The Legend of...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Nov 15, 2020 | Hiking, History, Michigan, Travel |
Our Northern Michigan Fall color tour itinerary is a menu of colorful options. How you arrange the order of the various hikes, landmarks, and UP delights is your choice. Our itinerary focuses on five areas of Michigan we thought would have the best color in early...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 10, 2020 | Hiking |
Last weekend we took a hiatus from the Coronavirus for a hike in the Kensington Metropark in Milford. Here is just a small sample of the animal kingdom we encountered paired with Chuck’s narration. Kensington Metropark Early on in our relationship, I learned...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 22, 2020 | History |
Our first-ever virtual happy hour was a stunning success. Those who came said, “That was so much fun! LOVE IT!!! It really felt like we were out having drinks with others.” We’ve got a few tips and suggestions for other virtual parties. Virtual Happy Hour...
