To my knowledge, Cheap Trick has performed in the Upper Peninsula several times during their storied career.  I have managed to miss them each time.  The concerts I can find records for (a…

       The Sturgeonaba River?  If you have never heard of this Upper Peninsula waterway, that is okay because I made the name up.  This ancient river may have occupied the valley systems t…

       Part 1 of W,W, & O began my attempt to take a personal tour through the weird, wonderful, and obscure places and things mentioned in Kath Usitalo’s book Secret Upper Peninsula.Â…

     Those who know me best find the easiest gift giving solution to send my way for birthdays or Christmas are books, music, or more books.  While sorting through last year’s stash of new rea…

Been getting some awesome music in the past weeks – the video (below) featuring Sammy Hagar and a host of others makes me feel like conflicts aside, music can and does help heal wounds and unit …

       The New Moon occuring on June 10th will set the stage for an Annular Eclipse.  The Moon will be a little too far from Earth for its disk to completely cover the Sun.  Instead, a bri…