Summer To Do List

My favorite things to do in the summer include the following, but are not limited to: When I was younger, I would have added multiple trips to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio! Michigan summer vacations Although I do enjoy visiting family in North Carolina, I am most filled with joy exploring my Great Lake State, […] Read More

Old Time Music Playlist

When I think of old-time music, I imagine my grandparents’ generation hanging out in a senior facility or in their home receiving elder care, listening and dancing to musical playlists that feature artists such as the following, but not limited to: Unfortunately, most of my grandparents’ generation have passed on, and my mom’s generation would […] Read More

What is Louisiana Mainly Known For? 

If there is one thing Louisiana is known for, it is its culture. Taking inspiration from French and Spanish roots and strongly influenced by the Acadians, or Cajuns as we know them today, the state’s rich and vibrant Cajun and Creole heritage gave birth to the fun festivities, lively music, and renowned culinary scene that […] Read More

Jobs with a DUI

Let’s begin by stating the jobs you cannot work at when you lose your license as a result of a DUI (driving under the influence). For example, you definitely won’t be able to work for a transportation company as a driver for limousines or charter buses. I’m also fairly certain you cannot drive for food […] Read More

Benefits of Camping with Family

The benefits of camping with family are infinite! Since I was two months old, I have been camping with my family, and all the adventures we went on have helped create an unbreakable bond. We have shared memories, some wonderful, some almost tragic (I crashed my bike head-on into a tree while biking the trails […] Read More

Upstate New York Summer Vacation 

When summer arrives, few places balance adventure and relaxation quite like Upstate New York and it doesn’t take long to adjust. Stretching far beyond the bustle of New York City, the region unfolds into a landscape of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and charming small towns. From the forested peaks of the Adirondack Mountains to the cascading […] Read More

Why is Kamloops So Dry?

Kamloops, in the southern portion of British Columbia, is situated on the meeting point of the South Thompson and the North Thompson rivers. The city’s name, which comes from the Secwépemc word Tk’emlúps meaning “the meeting of the rivers,” fits it perfectly. Typically, when people think about cities by the river, they picture a lush […] Read More

Why is Lubbock So Windy?

Chicago might have the famous nickname “The Windy City”, but when it comes to actual, sustained, relentless wind that’ll snatch your hat clean off your head and send it tumbling toward Oklahoma, Lubbock is the real deal. Spend any amount of time in West Texas during spring, and you’ll quickly realize the wind in Lubbock […] Read More

Cities in Upstate New York

When Michiganders travel to the northern part of our state, we say that we’re “going up north.” Even though I have traveled to the northern part of New York to see the amazing, beautiful Niagara Falls, I did not learn of the term “going Upstate” through the many times we vacationed there; instead, I learned […] Read More