Hiking With Your Dog

Jun 25, 2019 | Activities, Blog | 1 comment

Hiking is a great summer pastime as you can enjoy new or familiar sights.  And what can make that hike even more enjoyable?  Including your pup of course!  Minna herself LOVES to join her human on a hike, especially those that lead to the beach. ...

A Tribute to My Father

Jun 16, 2019 | Blog, Life's Moments | 1 comment

Tomorrow is Father’s Day.  I am blessed to have a wonderful and loving father.  I would like to share this poem in honor of my father, Kenneth Wayne Savage, otherwise affectionately known as “Skip”.  The poem was written by Clifford Lewis and published...

In Honor of Abner Doubleday

Jun 15, 2019 | Blog | 1 comment

by, Thad Abel Who is Abner Doubleday?  Abner was born on June 26, 1819 and achieved the rank of Major General for the United States Army and the Union Army.  He fought in the Mexican-American War, Third Seminole War, Civil War, and the American Indian War....

Summer Getaway in Empire, Michigan

Jun 11, 2019 | Blog | 1 comment

Looking for a little summer getaway with your pup?  Northern Michigan has some of the most beautiful towns that welcomes dogs.  Empire, Michigan is a dog friendly town that offers stunning views. It is a village in Leelanau County.  They offer dog friendly lodging,...

Dog Days of Summer

Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Life's Moments | 1 comment

Just what are the “Dog Days of Summer”and do they have anything to do with our canine friends?  As a kid I thought the phrase was an idiom that referred to the relentless hot days that left everyone feeling overheated and lazy.  After a little research I found that I...

Memorial Day

May 27, 2019 | Blog, Life's Moments | 1 comment

I originally wrote this post a year ago on Memorial Day, 2019. It’s so strange how in one year’s time, things can change so drastically. I think that speaks a lot to why we need to pause and celebrate today. In the midst of so much loss, worry, confusion,...