In 1985, two very non-adventurous and unspontaneous people set out for a trip to the Leelanau Peninsula and ended up purchasing a very small house on Lake Leelanau.  What came as an initial shock to their family, turned out to be one of the best decisions they ever made, shaping the lives of future generations […]

Summertime.  The word itself just brings a smile to my face.  I think about sunshine, lemonade and long days spent at the beach.  This is a little funny though, considering I rarely drink lemonade and I live a good 35+ minutes from the beach.  Maybe I should substitute white wine and backyard grilling. Growing up, […]

A little rest and relaxation is good for the soul.  This past weekend I did just that, I took a little step away from my Grand Rapids world and headed Up North. I had planned on using this time to get some work done that I’ve been putting off.  I thought I could spend some […]