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  • The Origin of Golf

    June 17, 2009

    • Ian McAndrews walked his sheep deep into the meadows of 16th century Scotland. He was unhappy with his flock's appearance. Their once lustrous coats seemed dull and had a bad case of split ends.Thinking some wild animals hid amongst the thistle, thereby terrorizing his docile lambs, he went out at dawn with a McDonald style walking stick ready to defend himself and his sheep.Now, a McDonald style ...
  • Another fine Florence, far from Italy

    October 10, 2008

    • Why spend a night in Florence, unless you’re talking about Italy? Convenience, we decided, was a good enough reason. But what began as a fast and necessary stop – en route to other adventures in Door County and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – will be remembered as a charming overnight with more depth and style than the average Northwoods hideaway. Florence County, which meets the Michigan ...