Reaching Beyond Our Boundaries

I was researching “locavore” movement and stumbled across Jackson Lander’s blog, The Locavore Hunter. I met Jackson at OWAA’s conference in Utah in July and was impressed by his mix of political astuteness and outdoor sensibility. That, and he actually wrote a book Hunting Deer for Food for those foodies who are “okay” with harvesting…

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The First Day at My New “Desk” Job

Due to my relocation “up north,” I’m working from home. It is a new experience for me as I’ve never done anything like this before. I’m already looking forward to saving 400 miles a week on my car (my the gas savings!!) And not to mention getting up a little later. However, I know I…

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What I’ll Miss…and Won’t Miss

Here I am doing lists again. Read here and here if you need to catch up on why I’m doing this list. Things I’ll Miss About Life In Wisconsin The quiet country roads The commute – it gave me time to listen to the upteen Podcasts I subscribe to. The railtrail right by my house…

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Moving on Up…

I’m literally moving on up…to Minnesota from Milwaukee, Wis. I’ll still be with Sportsman Channel during this move – at least for a bit. But it is comforting to know the company (really my boss) values me enough to offer me employment during this difficult time of moving. If you’ve moved to another state, you…

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Michelle’s Most Magnificent Midwest Destinations

Everybody does a top 5 list. Here is mine. Enjoy. NUMBER ONE : I grew up in South Dakota – so that’s our #1 spot. Specifically the Black Hills. If you haven’t been to the Black Hills, then you don’t love America. History? Check. Fabulous rolling hills and gurgling streams and lakes? Yep. Quaint towns?…

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