Joy Clark and Kate Peterson at The Ark in Ann Arbor
Michigan is more than just a place—it’s a way of life.
This belief is the foundation of Life In Michigan, a publication dedicated to documenting the stories, community life, and cultural experiences that mainstream media often overlooks.
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- Holy Wah! Feeling a bit of PTSD thanks to some ITby Chuck Marshall on March 29, 2026
IT problem-solving plus news, substack restacks, and reviews for you
- The Magic of Aquaphorby Brenda Marshall on March 22, 2026
How Aquaphor healed my eyelid and saved a dragon’s life.
- From Beer to Coffee Beans: Christopher Lasher’s Detroit Roastery Journeyby Chuck Marshall on March 20, 2026
This isn’t just a story about coffee; it’s a demonstration of Michigan Ingenuity. From Christopher Lasher’s early days driving beer-delivery trucks to his time at Michigan craft beer legends like Dark Horse and Griffin Claw, his journey is an example of the hard work and creativity that define our state.
- Oh, How I Wish I Were Ridiculously Wealthyby Chuck Marshall on March 15, 2026
Fundraising is not for me + the latest news, events, and other bobs and bits
- Breaking up with PAM is hard to do.by Brenda Marshall on March 8, 2026
New Zealand meat-sweats, 60 Minutes’ food scare, Chuck’s mission to evict the Dimethyl Silicone from our kitchen.
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Brenda
Storyteller. Fiber Artist.
Michigan Enthusiast.

Chuck
Michigander, recovering vegetarian, runner, Michigan beer enthusiast, photographer, guitarist, film extra, goober
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Joy Clark and Kate Peterson at The Ark in Ann Arbor





