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.
Dark Horse’s Annual 4 Elf Party 2018
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Brenda Sodt Marshall
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.
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.
Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness
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.
The Summer Beer Festival was Picture Perfect
The Michigan Brewers Guild held its 21st Summer Beer Festival in Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park. This year’s festival was picture perfect. We have hundreds of photos and need your help sharing them. Read on for our plan to share these beauties.
Discovering MSHDA’s Homeownership Programs
We recently discovered MSHDA provides a helping hand in making the American Dream of homeownership possible.
Cairngorms National Park Road Trip
Our road trip through the Cairngorms National Park opens in St. Andrews and ends with a selfie in front of the Royal Family’s Scottish home. Sandwiched in the middle we explored Dunnottar and Balvenie Castles and the Elgin Cathedral.
Affordable Housing
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.