Lifestyle

Climbing from the comfort of your car at Grand Junction’s mini Grand Canyon

Michael Patrick Shiels

Grand Junction's Colorado National Monument is a sight worth seeing.

Rochester, NY: Great Lakes Laughs on the Erie Canal

Michael Patrick Shiels

Rochester, New York is an urban, suburban, rural and nautical experience.

Affordable Jacksonville is America’s largest city and Florida’s fastest growing

Michael Patrick Shiels

Midwesterners explain why Jacksonville, Florida is the perfect city for those looking to relocate.

The Big Easy, not Ernie Els

Terry Moore

(New Orleans, LA.) Some have asked rhetorically: why travel internationally, when one hasn’t seen all of this country? I somewhat... Read more »

Michigan makes Miami Beach more magical

Michael Patrick Shiels

Miami Beach in Miami, Florida is thriving with Michigan connections as the city continues to welcome Michiganders.

Smiling Irish Advice for a Visit to the Emerald Isle

Michael Patrick Shiels

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Michigan natives reflect on their Irish reflections and connections.

Descendants of Carl Sandburg’s goats still roam

Michael Patrick Shiels

Experience the beauty and solitude of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock, North Carolina.

Thanks to Tiger, the most famous SUV in America

Terry Moore

When the news flashed across the TV screen on Tuesday about Tiger Woods’ car accident, one’s immediate attention focused on... Read more »

Presidents’ Day Musicale

Tom Bedell

It’s a little over a year since Mitt Romney voted “Guilty” in the first Trump impeachment. A little less than... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2020 – 12: Troëg’s Mad Elf Grand Cru

Tom Bedell

Yes, I reviewed Troëg’s Brewing’s The Mad Elf in the 12 Beers of Christmas 2013. But this isn’t the same... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 11: Harpoon The Long Thaw

Tom Bedell

Okay, so I skipped yesterday. Mainly because I wanted to finish up during a Zoom cocktail party we’re having tomorrow... Read more »

A look back at my personal favorites of 2020

Terry Moore

Take a ride as I recap some of my favorite golf memories of 2020.  Favorite quote about the Arnold Palmer... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2020 – 10: Pipeworks Rudolph vs. Unicorn

Tom Bedell

I’m falling into a deep, dark pit, blinded, maybe heading for hell, but, no—too pleasurable, and no sulfurous fumes—more like... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 9: Shipyard Prelude

Tom Bedell

In the Commonwealth, Boxing Day is celebrated the day after Christmas. Except the old holiday in more modern dress has... Read more »

12 Beers of Christmas 2019 – 8: Straffe Hendrik Xmas Blend

Tom Bedell

I’ll keep the December 25 date below and wish everyone a Merry Christmas, yet confess that I was just too... Read more »