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Tag Archives: Mackinac Island
Three for Thursday: Three Reasons I Want to Live on Mackinac Island
If you’ve followed my blog for awhile you already know I hope to some day live on Mackinac Island. People who’ve been there tend to fall into one of two categories: those who understand the magic and those who don’t. … Continue reading
Three for Thursday: Mackinac Island Dining
I’m starting a new Thursday column, “Three for Thursday.” Every Thursday I’ll talk about something in threes. That’s about all I can tell you for now. The actual topics are secret (aka: still unknown!) Today I’ll cover my three favorite … Continue reading
Book Review: Steve Hamilton – A Cold Day in Paradise
I may have mentioned previously how much I enjoy series-based books. Not “series” in that you must read the first before reading the next (although I like that too.) But I enjoy a group of books where the same main … Continue reading
Bob Goff – Love Does
Though some book descriptions don’t mention this, I will. Bob Goff’s Love Does is Christian. Very Christian, if there is such a thing as simply Christian. If religious references are off-putting to you, this probably isn’t your kind of book. … Continue reading
Posted in All Fiction, Fiction, Fiction - By Author, Fiction - By Category, Reading
Tagged Beach House, book review, fiction, Island Living, Jane Green, Mackinac Island, Nantucket
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Mackinac Island Porch Sitting
Our typical day on Mackinac Island usually goes a little something like this: 6:00 – Wake up 7:00 – Breakfast at Chuckwagon 8:00 – Bike around the island with copious photo stops 9:30 – Other morning activity (more biking, hiking, … Continue reading
The Mackinac Island Flag
If you’ve spent any time browsing the shops on Mackinac Island, I’m sure you’ve come upon Flagship at the corner of Astor Street and Market Street. Or, if you haven’t, be sure to look for it next time you visit. … Continue reading
Posted in Mackinac Island, Mackinac'ing, Miscellaneous Mackinac
Tagged Arch Rock, East Bluff, hike, hiking, Mackinac, Mackinac Island, Pileated Woodpecker, Skull Cave, Sugar Loaf, views
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The Horses of Mackinac Island
I have likely mentioned in previous posts, I love Mackinac Island horses. Whether they are pulling a taxi, a carriage tour, garbage, or postal deliveries, they’re all special to me. Let’s take a walk around the island with them! Unless … Continue reading
Posted in Mackinac Island, Mackinac'ing, Miscellaneous Mackinac
Tagged horse, Horses, Mackinac, Mackinac Island, Michigan
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A Hike Around Mackinac Island
One of our favorite pastimes on Mackinac Island is hiking. Last fall we set out on a long hike in search of changing leaves. As it happens, we were a bit too early for the best color, but we had … Continue reading
Posted in Mackinac Island, Mackinac'ing, Miscellaneous Mackinac
Tagged Arch Rock, East Bluff, hike, hiking, Mackinac, Mackinac Island, Pileated Woodpecker, Skull Cave, Sugar Loaf, views
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Jane Green – The Beach House
I found Jane Green’s The Beach House while browsing around The Island Bookstore on Mackinac Island earlier this spring. Island life is intriguing to me, and that’s what drew me to this novel. This is the first book I’ve read … Continue reading
Posted in All Fiction, Fiction, Fiction - By Author, Fiction - By Category, Reading
Tagged Beach House, book review, fiction, Island Living, Jane Green, Mackinac Island, Nantucket
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Mackinac Island – May 2012 Visit – Day 4
I’m having Lilac Festival withdrawal. It’s going on right now, but we’re not there! Sad! I’m sure all the visitors and island residents alike are having a blast. Meanwhile, we’ll take a look back at the final day of our … Continue reading
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