Iron Fish Distillery hosted their 3rd Annual Hats and Horses Event on May 4th. They won first place in my books as the best Kentucky Derby Party. The odds were good since it was my first Kentucky Derby Party. I think it would be a safe bet that it won’t be my last.
Brenda Sodt Marshall
A 20-day New Zealand Trip Itinerary for First Timers
We’ve got answers to your New Zealand trip questions. Like how long was the fight? Which side of the road do you drive? What did you eat? What did you see?
2019 Michigan Winter Beer Festival
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.









