Jan 30, 2020• by TravelLightLaura
We still don’t like IPA’s but luckily craft beer in Michigan is an exotic forest of options so the Holmes & Watson quest continues. With Grand Rapids just 30 minutes away and a friend’s...
Jun 7, 2019• by TravelLightLaura
In the Mitten, Bike and Beerventures
The Holmes & Watson Beerventure quest continues. Admittedly after hitting the 100 mark, the next phase seemed daunting. Michigan craft breweries pop up like springtime morels and it seems improbable...
May 9, 2019• by TravelLightLaura
Beer on the beach. Burning Foot Beer Festival to be precise on Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, a stunning expanse of sand that also happens to be a certified clean beach. How often do you get to...
Feb 28, 2019• by TravelLightLaura
Adventures in healthcare gave way to a trip to Oregon. Two weeks ago, the thought of josh getting on a plane was unthinkable. An ER visit followed by a spinal injection had him feeling spry one week...
Feb 4, 2019• by TravelLightLaura
Century Club, Holmes & Watson Beerventure Update
It’s important to have goals to strive for, to lead a purposeful life. I keep a list at my desk to remind me of my pursuits. My goals include publishing a second travel book, becoming a...
Dec 21, 2018• by TravelLightLaura
Approaching my 100th brewery tested in Michigan
A pint of craft beer is on average 200 – 250 calories. So there's a pork chop in every beer, perhaps a club sandwich as a point of measurement. Despite the caloric intake, the Holmes & Watson Bike...