by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jul 21, 2018 | Michigan |
We recently discovered MSHDA provides a helping hand in making the American Dream of homeownership possible. Homeownership While doing research for a post sponsored by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), I discovered June is National...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jun 28, 2018 | Travel |
Our road trip through the Cairngorms National Park opens in St. Andrews and culminates with a selfie in front of the Royal Family’s Scottish home. Sandwiched in the middle, we hiked with Murray, explored Dunnottar and Balvenie Castles and visited the Elgin...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jun 17, 2018 | Michigan |
To gain a better understanding of affordable housing in Michigan I started a search for it in my neighborhood. What I found surprised me. It may surprise you too. What do I know about affordable housing? I can tell you prior to writing this post, what I knew could fit...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 28, 2018 | History |
Betty’s Flatware Jewelry Project is the story of my mother’s wish to make keepsakes from the silverware set she received when she was married in 1947 and Max Ruggirrello, the artist who made her wish come true. Betty’s Flatware Jewelry ...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 22, 2018 | History, Travel |
We visited Scotland’s Orkney Mainland in search of Neolithic tombs, prehistoric monuments, Viking graffiti, Highland coos, Holy Relics, Scotch and maybe a sheep or two. We were not disappointed. Orkney Some vacations are just vacations. Every so...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Apr 6, 2018 | History, Travel |
Standing tall on Lake Michigan’s shore is Little Sable Point Lighthouse and it is a beauty. We caught the lighthouse bug last summer during our romp about Michigan. It is highly contagious. After you tour one, you’ll find yourself scanning the beach...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 26, 2018 | History, Travel |
Just north of Hancock, Michigan in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula is the Quincy Mine. It’s been closed over 70 years, but tours are available. During our 2017 Michigan Tour, Chuck convinced me it was time to slay my fears and journey nearly one mile into the side...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 8, 2018 | Beer |
The 2018 Winter Beer Festival was the same wonderful festival, just postponed for a week. There were new faces in the crowd and just a few less breweries because of the date change. The BeerFest mobile app provided a notice for the brewers unable to attend. 2018...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 18, 2018 | Michigan, Travel |
The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce’s Curling Fest 2018 (February 16-18, 2018) featured a tournament for both experienced and novice competitors on Saturday and Sunday and learn to curl sessions on Friday. Curling Fest 2018 Terris Ahrens, an Ambassador for the...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 10, 2018 | Travel |
Eating large cinnamon buns, snowshoeing in Narnia and drinking beer in an honest to goodness saloon are just a few highlights from our 2017 UP Winter Vacation. Plus we drove 1,300 miles, experienced a white-out on M-41 outside of Marquette and explored...
