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Meet Mr. Lincoln...

Meet Mr. Lincoln…

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

…online at The National Civil War Museum located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. With the release of the movie “Lincoln” starring Daniel Day-Lewis, the popularity of the…

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Good with Wood: Shrine of the Pines

Good with Wood: Shrine of the Pines

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

This shrine is not dedicated to a saint, or affiliated with any organized religion. The fine print on the entrance sign states that it’s a furniture…

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British Fix at The English Inn

British Fix at The English Inn

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

If you’re experiencing “Downton Abbey” withdrawal, or Kate and William have you thinking things British but a trip across the pond isn’t in the budget,…

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Moosewood Fudge Brownies

Moosewood Fudge Brownies

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

You know you need a delish brownie recipe that’s easy to pack and eat out of hand at picnics, potlucks, outdoor concerts and, well, when…

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Sweet Water Café: It's a Natural

Sweet Water Café: It’s a Natural

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General, GLOG: The GLG Blog Recent Posts

It seemed like such a radical idea at the time, especially in the meat-and-potatoes land of the Upper Peninsula near the Lake Superior shore. Way…

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Lee Murdock: A Great Lakes Balladeer

Lee Murdock: A Great Lakes Balladeer

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

Musician, historian, continental glaciologist. Folk-singer Lee Murdock, geology degree in one hand and guitar in the other, preserves and performs songs of the Great Lakes—the…

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Palmer House Brownies

Palmer House Brownies

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

How are those New Year’s resolutions working out for you? If you’re ready to break your promise about sticking with healthier foods—or perhaps, to practice the…

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Elsie the Cowtown

Elsie the Cowtown

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

In my crisscrossing of the state I’d never visited the village of Elsie, a dairy area not far from Ovid (a more familiar landmark might…

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To Market, To Market...

To Market, To Market…

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

Planning to work in your yarden and need flowers, herbs or other plants so you can build your own Michelle Obama kitchen garden? Looking to eat…

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O'Duffy's: The Perfect Neighborhood Pub

O’Duffy’s: The Perfect Neighborhood Pub

June 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

Just my luck. I finally found the neighborhood bar of my dreams, and it’s not in my neighborhood. O’Duffy’s Pub is the kind of joint where…

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