Our Journey back to Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands
Our journey to Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands included a surprise visit to an odd museum before landing on the edge of Kinlochleven.
Kickstarting Ogma Brewing in Jackson
We were happy to lend a hand in kickstarting Ogma Brewing in Jackson by attending their Kickstarter fundraising party at the site of the new brewery.
Misadventures in Stirling Scotland
We wrecked the rental car in Stirling during our Scotland adventure and ended up with a delightful evening sharing scotch with family and new friends.
Lake Ann Brewing Co.
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 Company to open. Our chant worked! Not only did the doors open but we got a very special treat.
Leelanau Peninsula Beer Tour
Mother Nature tried to rain on our parade, so we made the best of it by seeking fine Michigan beers in the Leelanau peninsula.
Iron Fish Distillery Tour
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.
New Years Eve Eve with Billy Strings
We celebrated New Year’s Eve Eve with the supernatural sounds of Billy Strings at the Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac .
Gotcha Covered – The Songs of Johnny Williams
Johnny Williams enlists the help of his talented friends to bring his music to the masses with his album “Gotcha Covered” which benefits a one-room schoolhouse in the Jordan River Valley.
Dark Horse’s Annual 4 Elf Party 2018
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.
Home for the Holidays in Michigan
There is no place like home for the holidays. Thank you, MSHDA, for inviting us to share our meaning of home and for the homeownership programs you provide.
Black Friday with Billy Strings
Black Friday was lit up with the luminous music of Billy Strings at the Intersection in Grand Rapids to the delight of a packed house.
Tribute to Eugene I. Van Antwerp
The Michigan WWI Commission pays tribute to Eugene I. Van Antwerp at the Michigan Military Heritage Museum for his work to establish Armistice Day to honor veterans
Fear and Loathing in the Pumpkin Patch
A birthday celebration at Dark Horse for our pal Wiseguy included an unexpected review of super ninja pumpkin carving skills while enjoying a tasty beverage.
PREserker to Berserker
This year’s PREserker warm-up for Berserker Music Fest at Small’s in Hamtramck was a blazing nitro funny car of rip roaring music featuring the satanic royalty of Midnight.
ChiTAG Ann Arbor Meet-Up
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.
UP Fall Beer Festival 2018
The 10h Annual UP Fall Beer Festival held in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park featured hundreds of beers! Plus art, pipers and some excellent music.