I grew up in Northern Michigan. I greatly enjoy spending time swimming and fishing in Michigan's many lakes. More generally I love spending time outdoors: fishing, hiking, picnicking, and gardening.
These days most of my outdoor adventures involve my dog Willie. We think Willie is part German Shepherd and part Husky but we don't know for sure because he is a rescue. Willie loves to play! He is also a big goofball and doesn't realized he is not a lap dog. Willie is also not a big fan of laptops. He will either close the laptop using is big paws or lay across them, either options is not great for getting work done.
These days most of my outdoor adventures involve my dog Willie. We think Willie is part German Shepherd and part Husky but we don't know for sure because he is a rescue. Willie loves to play! He is also a big goofball and doesn't realized he is not a lap dog. Willie is also not a big fan of laptops. He will either close the laptop using is big paws or lay across them, either options is not great for getting work done.
When not visiting Northern Michigan, I love to travel to other destinations. Some of my favorite places that I have visited include Asheville, NC, San Fransisco, New Orleans, Mount Saint. Michel, France and Tuscany, Italy. Most travels involve eating at fantastic restaurants and listening to live music.
After spending the year inside and isolated due to pandemic, the return of live music outside was fantastic. This summer I caught shows that included: The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Willie Nelson, Margo Price, and Sturgil Simpson.
After spending the year inside and isolated due to pandemic, the return of live music outside was fantastic. This summer I caught shows that included: The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Willie Nelson, Margo Price, and Sturgil Simpson.
I love to read both fiction and non-fiction. My perfect day involves a cup of coffee on my porch with Willie and a book. Some of books that I have recently enjoyed are:
- Bitch On the Female of the Species by Lucy Cooke.
- The Power of Partisanship by Joshua Dyck and Shanna Person-Merkowitz
- A Center of Votes for Women: American Elections Since Suffrage by Christina Wolbrecht and Kevin Corder
- The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
- Demon Copperhead by Barbra Kingsolver
I love cooking, eating out, and trying new foods. I am a huge fan of Alice Waters and had the best meal of my life at Chez Panisse. On the savory side, I love making homemade pasta and thin crust pizza. I am a pretty competent cook when it comes to most things other than Thai curries, which either turn out bland or way too spicy. During the summer months I love shopping at the farmers market and experimenting with new ice cream recipes. Two of my favorite ice cream creations are maple with candied bacon and peanut butter with chocolate and caramel swirl.