Author: Michael Hardy

Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.

Steamer B.F. Ferris Burned in Caseville in 1891

Posted on March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 by Michael Hardy

An account of the Great Lakes Steamer B.F. Ferris burned to a total loss while at the docks in Caseville in 1891.

10 Tales About Michigan Indian Tribes You Were Never Taught in School

Posted on March 14, 2023March 28, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Ten tales of historical tales from Michigan Indian Tribes that were never taught in school. Several were from Andrew Blackbird’s 1887 book.

DTE Outage Map & CMS Energy Outage Map

Posted on February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by Michael Hardy

Each summer there is the potential of rapid moving storms and record setting heat which stresses the energy grid to cause a blackout.

Here is what to prepare for a power outage and outage maps for DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.

AI System ChatGPT Kinda Knows Which Sites Cover Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by Michael Hardy

I went online and asked it a simple question, “Please give me a list of bloggers who have a niche with Michigan’s Thumb region” Here is the answer that ChatGPT gave.

U.S. Shoots Down 3rd UFO Over Lake Huron

Posted on February 12, 2023December 22, 2024 by Michael Hardy

On February 12, the US military shot down a third unidentified flying object over Lake Huron. The operation, instructed by President Biden, involved an F-16 firing an AIM-9x missile due to concerns over the object’s altitude posing a risk to civil aviation. This coincided with reports of restricted airspace for national defense.

Microblading – Personal Journey For A Successful Startup Business in Saginaw

Posted on February 12, 2023January 29, 2024 by Michael Hardy

This is a heartening story of a young businesswoman’s 2 year personal journey of starting a microblading business in Saginaw, Michigan, during the Covid pandemic.

Uncovering the Rich History of 8 Native American Settlements of the Great Lakes Region

Posted on February 7, 2023April 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Great Lakes region of North America was home to numerous Native American settlements before European explorers and settlers arrived. These settlements were established by various indigenous tribes and served as centers of trade, culture, and community life.

Ice Fishing – 10 Authentic YouTube Video Channels Not to Be Overlooked in 2023

Posted on February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 by Michael Hardy

In a matter of weeks, ice will begin its annual coverage of inland lakes and the Great Lakes. We found 10 top-ranked ice fishing videos.

Famous Minnesota Foods – We Found 23 Of the Best

Posted on January 28, 2023January 3, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Explore the delicious and diverse cuisine of Minnesota with our guide to the state’s most famous foods. From classic dishes like wild rice soup and walleye to lesser-known gems like the Juicy Lucy burger and Knoephla soup, discover the must-try foods of Minnesota and where to find the best versions in the state.”