by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Apr 21, 2019 | Travel |
After our New Zealand Trip, we were asked many questions. Why New Zealand? How long were you gone? What did you see? Did you see any Kiwi? Did anyone think you were a Kiwi? Which side of the road do you drive on? Was the food good? Is it expensive? How long was the...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 28, 2019 | Beer |
The 2019 Michigan Winter Beer Festival token controversy washed away in a flood of beer on Saturday, February 23 when Michigan Beer Enthusiasts gathered in Grand Rapids to celebrate with their beer families. 2019 Michigan Winter Beer Festival I was...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 18, 2019 | Travel |
Our journey from the Orkney Islands to Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands started well before sunrise and included a surprise visit to a rather odd museum before landing on the edge of Kinlochleven. Scottish Highlands Our itinerary for our...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 30, 2019 | Beer, Travel |
Our chant, “Open, Open, Open” kept time with the sleet hitting the windshield while we waited in the car for the for Lake Ann Brewing Co to open. Our chant worked! Not only did the doors open but we got a very special treat. Lake Ann Brewing...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 16, 2019 | History, Travel |
The Iron Fish Distillery Tours are a bargain at $10 a person. Not only do you get a history lesson, a demonstration of their soil-to-spirit process, and a guided tasting of their fine spirits but also a motivational experience. It may have...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Dec 17, 2018 | Beer |
This year’s 4 Elf Party got off to a curious start which led to new friendships, discoveries about old friends and the launch of the holiday season. 4 Elf Party Before I jump into the curious event, I want to thank the Dark Horse crew for the event. It is...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Dec 13, 2018 | Michigan, Travel |
Thanks to MSHDA, I’ve got Perry Como purring in my head “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” Home for the Holidays I’ll admit it, my life in Michigan is a lot like living in a snow globe. It’s predictable. Safe from most natural disasters...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 29, 2018 | Michigan |
In July, my favorite game inventor, good friend, and running buddy, Michael Steer invited us to the ChiTAG Ann Arbor meet-up at one of our favorite restaurants, Rappourt Brew & Chew. Yes, it is true; GAME INVENTOR is a real job. ...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 14, 2018 | Beer, Michigan |
The 10h Annual UP Fall Beer Festival held in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park featured hundreds of beers from some the best breweries Michigan has to offer. Plus there was art, pipers, and lots of fruit: oranges, limes, mango, strawberry, kiwi, raspberry, and...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 3, 2018 | Michigan |
I accepted MSHDA’s challenge to discover why we should be proud of Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness and I can’t wait to share what I learned. Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness Of the three posts the Michigan State Housing Department Authority...
