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Tag: Michigan
Dec 14, 2021

Christmas Without Snow

Being a Michigander for the first 23 years of my life had its perks during the holidays. I was lucky enough to witness all major holidays in alignment with the weather. The Fourth of July is sunny and 75, warm enough to go boating and cool enough for a bonfire at night. There are fall leaves during Thanksgiving, flowers blooming for Easter, and, most of all, snow for Christmas.

United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD

Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.

Jun 24, 2020

Michigan Beverage Tastings

Last week, my family met at my sister Jean's lake house in Watervliet, Michigan. One of the days we did beer and wine tasting in the area.

May 17, 2020

Ten Travel Photos Challenge

After seeing many social media photo challenges over the years, I finally saw a photo challenge that I thoroughly enjoyed: the 10-day travel photo challenge.

Discover the Pristine Beauty of the Sporades Islands

Nestled in the northwest Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are a hidden gem of Greece, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unique experiences for every traveler. Comprised of four main islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros — this island cluster is renowned for its lush pine forests, crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches.

May 5, 2020

Golfing in New Buffalo

I have only golfed a handful of times. I don't like golfing, but Sunday, when my friend invited me to hit the links, I jumped at the chance to get out in nature.