13 On Friday the 13th

It was Friday the 13th of March 2020. While I was looking at my notes, I discovered 13 more breweries to add to our total. Over the past few years, we’ve (my husband and I) been attempting to visit...

Seven Things You Can’t Miss In Asheville, North Carolina

There’s more to Asheville than the Biltmore! This town has long been known for this architectural marvel, but there's so much more to the AVL. Here are some that make Asheville worthy of a...

Michigan Beer-ventures

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...

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...

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...

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...