Pleasant Peninsula with O.W. Root

Episode 83 - To "Air" is Human

How hot is it Up North right now? People are using their air conditioning. It's almost unheard of, actually. This is the first summer in years O.W. has had to give in to A/C, and what sweet relief it is. Plus, the latest sunset in entire eastern timezone happens in Michigan. But, as you may have guessed, it's kind of a hike. Discover more at Michigan Enjoyer [http://enjoyer.com] Follow O.W. Root on X: @necktiesalvage [https://x.com/NecktieSalvage] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com [https://michiganenjoyer.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 82 - Construction Season

Welcome to summer! Time to take a road trip to the beach. Wait, why is the road closed? It's also construction season. And no one does it quite like Michigan, and there's proof. Plus, sometimes restaurants are hidden gems, and then there's the Weathervane in Charlevoix. It's location is perfect, and fortunately, so is the food. Discover more at Michigan Enjoyer [http://enjoyer.com] Follow O.W. Root on X: @necktiesalvage [https://x.com/NecktieSalvage] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com [https://michiganenjoyer.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 81 - The Backyard Battle

Do you have a backyard? How about young kids? Are you constantly picking up their toys or just running them over with the lawnmower out of frustration? It may not be as hopeless as you think, especially when you consider the alternative. Plus, it’s a place you can go and see dozens of bears in their natural habitat. It’s not a zoo, by any means, and it’s definitely worth the hike to the U.P. for it. Discover more at Michigan Enjoyer [http://enjoyer.com] Follow O.W. Root on X: @necktiesalvage [https://x.com/NecktieSalvage] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com [https://michiganenjoyer.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 78 - Clothesline Crusaders

It takes a lot longer. It’s a throwback. But for some, drying their clothes outside is a quiet luxury. Yet in certain places, it’s actually against the rules. You can guess which ones. Plus, the hidden lesson in the tiny town of Mecosta about cultural renewal. It’s the home of an intellectual giant you may have never heard of, but his life’s work has probably influenced American life for decades. Discover more at Michigan Enjoyer [http://enjoyer.com] Follow O.W. Root on X: @necktiesalvage [https://x.com/NecktieSalvage] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com [https://michiganenjoyer.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 77 - Lawn Gone

Are you one of those who obsess over the perfect lawn? Do you need every blade of grass to be cut the same height? Do you mow more than once a week? Then the front and back yards of Northern Michigan may give you heart palpitations. O.W. let’s it go natural. Plus, did you know they were still skiing up at Boyne Mountain in May? The surreal experience of hitting the slopes in t-shirts and shorts makes for a wild ride! Discover more at Michigan Enjoyer [http://enjoyer.com] Follow O.W. Root on X: @necktiesalvage [https://x.com/NecktieSalvage] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com [https://michiganenjoyer.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]