Ideas and information about living your best life Up North
Vicki Schaaf is a former CENTURY 21 staff person who created this beautiful hand beaded buffalo head. I first saw a photo of the piece and was so impressed and excited that I had to call her to find out more about the process. It’s a stunning work of art and full of Native American …
After all the hugs and laughter and eating and drinking during the holidays, it feels so great to get outside and hear nothing but the thoughts in your own head – and perhaps the sound of blades on ice! The ice on the lakes this year was an on-again/off-again operation, starting in November with the …
The gun hunting season started so unseasonably mild. I wondered about the hanging carcasses at various deer camps that I pass along the way to the office and whether the temperatures at night were enough to keep them from spoiling. It was so mild that I told my Thanksgiving guests to be sure and bring …
Last night, when it was nearing the time to hit the sack and I was in the process of turning off lights, Dave rushed in from the deck, grabbed my arm and pulled me outside. He didn’t say a word, so my heart started to pound for fear that something was wrong. Once outside (and …
So far, this year has been full of exciting transitions! We’ve been blessed with an increase in real estate sales for the area, bringing a lot of new, really nice people into our lives. It’s so easy to work long days when you like the people you’re helping! We also launched our new web site …
Continue reading “Summer Transitions Into Fall Reflections.”
Friday night’s wine dinner at the Chattering Squirrel, “A Contemporary Marriage of Italian Wines and Cuisine” was a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the fine culinary skill of their chef, Jon Dykeman. His day-to-day routine involves creating amazing lunch offerings for the Squirrel. But he really shines when you unleash him on a full blown, multi …
I hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend! I’m sure there were a few fathers on the golf course enjoying the day and there were probably even more who watched the U.S. Open. Wasn’t it fun to see the kid play with all the experienced pros? And how lucky do you have to be …
Go ahead and have your Memorial Day campfires! Because our trees are completely leafed out and after all the rain that has fallen, the burning ban was lifted Thursday night. Hoorah! Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
\\Memorial Day is right around the corner and that will leave a lot of families wanting to explore the area for new places to eat. The Pine Lodge Restaurant at the Heartwood Conference Center and Retreat is worth finding! There isn’t anything like it in the area. Located just East of the Webb Lake area …
Things were rocking this morning at Yellow Lake for the Wisconsin Fishing Opener. They couldn’t launch the boats fast enough. I watched trailer after trailer dump boats into the lake this morning with many giddy fishing folks ready to kick off their favorite Up North sport. Two young guys jumped out of a truck wearing …
