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Highlights from our “German Building Dedication”

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

I was introduced to Anne Maren-Hogan’s book of poetry this past November by her nephew Chris. I would be the first to admit I am not a big reader of poetry….which makes what happened to me all the more powerful. … Continue reading →

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50 things to do before I die

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

“Dreams are extremely important.  You can’t do it unless you imagine it.” __________________________________ A few weeks ago I followed a friend into an art-supply store.  I found him picking out tubes of watercolor paint, which surprised me because he’s not … Continue reading →

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Behind the Music with Katie Sawicki

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

Katie Sawicki and I (DM) first crossed paths June of 2008 as she was on a  whirlwind cross-country tour.  She and her friend Emily spent 2 nights in our B and B catching their breath between shows.  We’ve kept in … Continue reading →

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You can learn how to write a song

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

Thought I would post this newspaper clipping regarding a songwriting workshop we are hosting Saturday September 17th  in conjunction with Applejam 2011.                                                                                                                 DM ___________________________________________________________________ You can learn how to write a song Often people come to singer/songwriter Katie Sawicki … Continue reading →

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Applejam 2011

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to rock. Or at least snap your fingers. September 17th 2011 we’ll be hosting our 16th concert series. Pot  luck open mike live auction Egg toss And  Katie Sawicki  from Portland Oregon … Continue reading →

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Country life skills workshops

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Ever wished you could…. master the basics of bread making know how to butcher a chicken graft ? build a raised garden bed spend a day on a farm, learning how to water-color a rural scene, complete with old-fashioned picnic lunch? baled … Continue reading →

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In A Hawkeye State Of Mind

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

Danielle Gasparrow spent a couple of days with us recently.  She is a musician currently on tour.  What follows is an excerpt of her recent travel blog.   She has plans to travel the Western United States  this coming November.  If you are … Continue reading →

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We’re Headed for the Farmer’s Market

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

       Apple trivia:  Did you know that an apple will ripen 10 times faster at room temperature than in a frigerator?       We have a bumper crop of apples this season.  Last night my son and I picked two cortland … Continue reading →

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Our weekend with the Small Potatoes

Posted on July 4, 2009 by

  Picture of my wife and I with the Small Potatoes and Gracie their dog  after the concert 6/27/09 ______________________________________________________      If you ever hear that Small Potatoes is playing nearby, you owe it to yourself to go see them. … Continue reading →

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Up Close and personal with Beth Wood

Posted on June 1, 2009 by

      One of the perks for hosting the  concert series we kicked off last night with Scott and Michelle Dalziel and Beth Wood  is  spending  time with  the artists one on one before and after the show.   We told Beth,  she was … Continue reading →

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