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Retirement With a Big Idea

Bruce Sweet recently retired from his job, but he had a very big idea in mind.  It was something that would challenge him mentally, physically…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Something Glittering After a Rain

There was something glittering on the ground after a big rain.  It wasn’t gold, but it was certainly interesting.  So interesting in fact, that men…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Digging An Ore Mine To Drum Up Business

Many a business has thought of unique ideas to drum up new customers.  So what did one group of hotel owners decides to do to…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

The First Snow Skiing Club

It would be hard to identify the very person that ever began snow skiing.  The concept has been around for a long time.  But one…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Flying…With a Little Bravery Mixed In

For centuries humans have desired to zoom into the air like birds.  But how do you get that feeling when you don’t have wings?  Some…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Kids Flying Above the Ground

Many people say that kids need to be more active.  And, if you want a kid to excel in sports you need to start them…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

A Different Purpose for the Doghouse

Kids can sometimes come up with fantastic and perhaps, unwise stunts to pass their time around home.  Such was the case for Gary and his…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

A Perfect Place for Snow Sports

Depending on where you live in the nation, certain sports may be more popular than others.  When you live in the upper peninsula of Michigan,…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Moving a Fort to a Better Location

Forts are often built to defend a military position.   But when your fort is not in the best location for that purpose, what do you…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

An Innocent Game of Lacrosse

It seemed like an innocent game of lacrosse.  A group of men invited locals to come watch what was billed as an important game between…

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