2017 Chicago to Mackinac Sailing Race — Michigan in Pictures

Absolute Chicago-Mackinac, photo by Jim Sorbie When I wandered down to Fishtown in Leland yesterday afternoon, the number one topic of conversation was the annual Chicago to Mackinac sailing race. The 333-mile race from Chicago’s Navy Pier to Mackinac Island is kind of a big deal in communities along Michigan’s western coast like mine. I […] … Continue reading 2017 Chicago to Mackinac Sailing Race — Michigan in Pictures

Found at Sea: A Story of Two Island Dogs Finding Their Forever Humans

While we couldn’t imagine leaving them behind, we were also overwhelmed with doubt. Two dogs? On a small sailboat? With our cranky Siamese cat? What do we know about dog training? Do they get seasick? Would they be quarantined by customs in the countries we visit? How will we get them in and out of … Continue reading Found at Sea: A Story of Two Island Dogs Finding Their Forever Humans