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Sights and travels in the Upper Midwest

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Posted on March 2, 2021

A Place with Nostalgic Flavor

Sun-Drop memorabilia galore!

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Posted on February 22, 2021February 25, 2021

Exploring Fort Howard

....and then a town was born!

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Posted on February 16, 2021February 19, 2021

Something Special from Seroogy’s

Delicious Chocolates!

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Posted on February 9, 2021

Five Excellent Spots for Beer in Titletown

Five fun spots!

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Posted on January 30, 2021February 1, 2021

Rolling in the Barrel

Whiskey barrels are pretty popular these days. You can use them for countless DIY projects, such as tables, stools, planters or, as it was in…

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Posted on January 12, 2021January 25, 2021

Giving ‘Jimmy Seas’ a Whirl

I rarely visit this part of town.

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Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Ringing in 2021

2021 starts off with a bang!

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Posted on December 28, 2020December 30, 2020

A Look Back at 2020

2020 wasn’t so bad!

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Posted on December 18, 2020December 21, 2020

The 2020 Garden of Lights

Tons of new additions!

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Posted on December 12, 2020December 14, 2020

Titletown District’s Winter Jubilee.

A cool winter fest vibe!

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Posted on December 5, 2020December 8, 2020

Eating local and Feeling Cozy at Spats

Spats believes in its neighbors!

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Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

Kicking Up My Feet at the Appleton Beer Factory

Another brewery to try!

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Posted on November 23, 2020December 2, 2020

My Summer Experiences in the Upper Midwest

Check these places out!

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Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

Porkin’ Out at Parker John’s BBQ and Pizza

A great place for BBQ!

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Posted on November 7, 2020December 3, 2020

Getting a Beer at Copper State Brewing Co.

A great throwback setting for beer!

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Posted on October 29, 2020November 3, 2020

Scanning the Permanent Exhibit at the Neville Public Museum

All of Green Bay’s past in one room!

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Posted on October 25, 2020October 27, 2020

Classic Midwestern Spot, Classic Midwestern Eats.

An excellent Wisconsin dining experience!

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Posted on October 20, 2020October 22, 2020

Venturing the Hollow at Phantom Lake

Magical Halloween Fun!

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Posted on October 13, 2020December 3, 2020

Taking in Fall Colors atop Rib Mountain

A vista from a chunk of quartzite!

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Posted on September 29, 2020October 1, 2020

My Thoughts on the George Floyd Memorial

A destination worth reflection

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Posted on September 22, 2020October 12, 2020

A Lap Around the Mall of America.

This week's blog topic is the largest shopping mall in the United States. Yes, that's right online shoppers, I said mall. And although online shopping…

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Posted on September 8, 2020October 26, 2020

Indulging in a Midwestern Tradition at the River Street Pier

Friday night fish fry...de-lish!

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Posted on August 28, 2020September 5, 2020

Hanging Out on a Hot Day in Baraboo.

Sun and fun at Devil's Lake!

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Posted on August 18, 2020August 19, 2020

Ahnapee Brewery Taprooms

A new craft beer place is open in Green Bay!

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Posted on August 4, 2020

The Graystone Ale House.

Plenty of brews to choose!

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Posted on July 28, 2020

Recalling Old Memories and Building New Ones at PLAYER 2

For me, it’s a deep-seated longing to interact with tangible evidence of my childhood. For others, it’s a novelty, passion or hobby. For those reasons,…

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Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

The Iron Duck

A unique setting for fine dining!

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Posted on July 14, 2020September 3, 2020

Dining Outdoors in Green Bay

Dining alfresco in Titletown!

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Posted on July 7, 2020July 9, 2020

Brewery Patios in Titletown

Sun and Fun in Titletown!

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Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Delving into Dinosaurs at the Neville Public Museum.

Boyhood fun!

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Posted on June 22, 2020June 23, 2020

A Little Downtime at Fox Harbor

A great place to dine in Green Bay!

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Posted on June 4, 2020June 9, 2020

A Brief Meandering Through Peninsula State Park

A great State Park in Door County

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Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Stadium View Bar & Grill

Back to hanging out in Title Town!

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Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

Release at the Waterfront Bar & Grill

Finally, I’m at a bar!

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Posted on May 12, 2020

Curbside Beer

Beer to go!

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Posted on May 5, 2020May 11, 2020

Kettle Moraine State Forest – the results of glacial drift.

Finally, I get out of Green Bay!

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Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

Just another Wisconsin Bar

Truly a Wisconsin bar!

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Posted on April 21, 2020

A Recollection of the Hard Rock Cafe

Rock music and good food!

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Posted on April 14, 2020May 14, 2020

A few Novel Museums in Wisconsin

Interesting Badger State places

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Posted on April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

The 2019 Chicago Jazz Festival

Great music in the park setting!

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Posted on March 26, 2020June 9, 2020

A Part-Time Travel Blog Parody

Exploring McDonald's!

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Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Pleasantly Surprised at the Cannery

Down home cooking!

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Posted on March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

A Grocery worker and the Covid-19 State of Emergency Consumer

Pandemic and panic

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Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Taking a Few Brews for a Test-Spin at Ned Kelley’s.

Plenty of beers, take your time

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Posted on March 3, 2020May 4, 2020

Staying Warm at Mr. Brew’s Taphouse

The many choices begs a return visit!

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Posted on February 24, 2020February 25, 2020

I Learn of a Women’s Art Club.

Same mindset from an earlier era.

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Posted on February 18, 2020February 20, 2020

Chives in Suamico

Fine dining in a comfortable setting.

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Posted on February 11, 2020February 13, 2020

A Brief Stop at the MIA

Contemporary to ancient artwork!

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Posted on February 4, 2020March 19, 2020

Lunch at Surly’s

Great brews and good eats!

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Posted on January 28, 2020March 19, 2020

Zambaldi Beer is an Excellent Addition to the List of Green Bay Craft Breweries.

Beer, casually fun ambiance and beer!

Posted on January 23, 2021January 27, 2021

Getting a Beer at D2 Sports Pub

What's D2 like when it's not Game Day?

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Trying Burgers at ‘Red Robin’

Burgers and more!

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