Category: Living

Mr. Cheeseburger in the Parade of Tropical Fools

Stories, notes, and reads on living in the Great Lake State. Some are stories that only those who live or spend time surrounded by our Lakes would understand.

We cover unique events and shows. Art and community fairs, and cultural happenings that folks love to see year after year.

Here are some of our Michigan Living posts.

Things to do in the upper Thumb - for free

12 Free Things to do in Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on February 14, 2021November 11, 2021 by Michael Hardy

We went looking for over a dozen free things to in Michigan’s Thumb. This are fun for the family and only cost your time and travel.

11 Tips To Attract Orioles to Your Yard This Summer & Humming Birds too!

Posted on February 11, 2021April 24, 2024 by Malcom Mott

With a little persistence, you can attract Orioles to your yard early in the season. By summer, using these simple tips and rules of thumb, you can have this colorful resident for the entire summer season.

Tundra or Trumpeter Swan Near Oscoda? – You Decide

Posted on January 29, 2021November 12, 2021 by Michael Hardy

We were treated to an interesting treat today, which is much appreciated. Amy from Oscoda spotted a swan paddling along

8 Easy and Creative DIY Christmas Decorations to Make Your Home More Festive

Posted on December 11, 2020March 22, 2024 by Annette Hinshaw

Make creative DIY Christmas decorations project to make your home more festive. When you make DIY decorations, you save money, create stylish decorations, and have some fun in the process.

7 Essential Michigan Blogs You Should Visit

Posted on September 20, 2020November 14, 2021 by Malcom Mott

Seven essential reading Michigan blogs. Many are small, independently authored by those with a passion for the Great Lakes state.

All have great content. We revel the most unique feature of each.

Port Austin Farm Market Opens with Few Vendors, Sparse Crowds

Posted on May 23, 2020November 15, 2021 by Malcom Mott

The opening of the summer season at the tip of the Thumb is usually Memorial Day weekend. However visitors to this near-north Michigan town look to be down. It could change the landscape of Michigan’s tourism industry this summer.

Will Remote Workers Flock to Their Cottages to Sit Out the Michigan Coronavirus?

Posted on March 15, 2020September 23, 2023 by Michael Hardy

Just as the Michigan coronavirus warnings were starting, I was in line at a local market in northern Michigan. Fortunately,

Under the Radar, Michigan Visits the Thumb

Posted on September 18, 2019November 18, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Under the Radar, Michigan focuses on the best that Michigan has to offer. The thirty-minute program is broadcast regionally on PBS stations and available on-line. The host Tom Daldin guides views on the best restaurants, sites to see and interesting towns. Like Thumbwind, they want to discover and show people places and things that are unique about Michigan.

Porcupine Bash – 10 Years Helping Michigan Veterans

Posted on August 5, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Porcupine Press is hosting its annual Porcupine Bash at Port Austin’s American Legion Hall on August 24th. The event collects needed items for veterans in hospitals and extended care.

Thumb Airspace Could See Low Altitude Combat Training

Posted on July 19, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Concern is growing about the current military proposal to use Huron County (and parts of Sanilac and Tuscola Counties) as a low level combat jet training area.