Last week I told Brady we were going for a hike on the weekend. "Where should we go?" I wondered. The next day, while we were playing bat...

Once in a great while, we get an actual sunrise. The dawn has been pretty bleak these days. Plus, if you're in Copper Harbor, you have to...

We just had our first winter storm warning. There was quite a bit of hype about it. "Up to 10 inches of wet snow expected." Then "3-5"...

Hi! As promised in the latest podcast episode about living here year-round, here is the picture from the Gas Light General Store. My, oh,...

Happy fall! Last Wednesday was such a nice day, and Brady got home early from school, so we took a bike ride. When we turned around in...

Hi! You know, we really had some nice extended weather there. Sunny, calm and hot even for a few days. It's funny to talk to the other...

Hi! These last few days have been a great summer. Ha! Summer with fall colors! I hope you get to come up to see them! I've been home with...

If you like maple leaves, the area is quite colorful with them. They are the prettiest in my opinion. The covered stretch is ablaze right...

Boy. Lots goes on in a week. There's lots to say, but lets start with the best news first. Brady. Loves. School. Loves it! And school...

Man. We sure had some fun adventures last weekend! And the thing that blew my mind the most had to do with Disney's The Lion King movie....

Bonus! I ventured out with my camera to check on the morning light after Brady got on the bus. I was not disappointed! Come with me!...

I know I'm going to save the best for last, but how to begin? I guess I will brag that I am finishing my last bite of a wonderful...

Well, we made it through a bout of summer Covid. All three of us. Whew! After a few days of trying to keep a small-hugging child away...

Hey there. Covid here. I'm taking over Amanda's life right now, so she'll see you next week. Hahahahaha.

Both my boys have been somewhere else for a few days, so I've had some Amanda time. I get to do whatever I want with my free time. What a...

You know which Horseshoe I'm talking about, right? Horseshoe Harbor. A nature sanctuary off the beaten path. My boys and I headed there...

You know what? It's been a great summer so far! The bils and thimbles are poppin. The blues are on their way. The lake is still cold. The...

Imagine you live in a tourist town. A busy one. Now most residents here think, "Woah, it's July/August. Town is so busy. Look at all the...

Sometimes I just don't know what to say. So I think I'll just say thank you. Thank you. I'll also remind you to slow down. One example I...

I always knew that Brady had super powers, but he just floored me twice this past week. Twice! When he was five, we learned the names of...