by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jul 18, 2016 | Hiking, Travel
In our family, major birthday milestones require bucket-list vacations. So to commemorate my 50th birthday, we took a two-week holiday in Europe. I’ve always wanted to travel by train in Europe and Chuck has always wanted to yodel in the Swiss Alps. Oddly, this... 
by Chuck Marshall | Feb 28, 2016 | Michigan, Music
The short yet brilliant career of metal band Speedgod culminates with a no holds barred music extravaganza at the Avenue Café in Lansing. Speedgod – A final celebration of music It is a sad day when a supremely talented group of musicians decides that their path... 
by Chuck Marshall | Jan 9, 2016 | Music
After hearing that Ann Arbor’s Chris Dupont would be playing at Johnny’s Speakeasy on January 2nd, 2016, we thought this would be a fine time for our first visit to the Speakeasy. Not only did we get to see Chris in a wonderfully intimate setting, but... 
by Chuck Marshall | Dec 18, 2015 | Travel
The Detroit Urban Craft Fair showcases over 100 artists selling fantastic Michigan made products at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2015 edition I’m not sure if its possible, but the Detroit Urban Craft Fair was even better than... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Nov 24, 2015 | Beer, Michigan, Running, Travel
Our Grand Traverse Bay Beer Tour was packed! In 48 short hours we ate and drank beer in 7 breweries, visited 6 cities in the Grand Traverse Bay area and to keep it healthy, we ran the Vasa Trail Race on Saturday morning. I’d like to take a moment to mention that... 
