Meagan Francis

6 days ago | meaganfrancis.substack.com | Meagan Francis

Monthly Journal episodes and the accompanying post, which includes links to our upcoming community events, are a benefit for paying members of The Kettle. As a reminder, annual memberships to The Kettle are on sale through June 5 - just $30/year. Everywhere I look, leaves are leafing, buds are budding, and blooms are blooming. Our world can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing place right now - but then, it always has been, hasn’t it?

2 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Meagan Francis

PAID CONTENTFrom speakeasy-style lounges to lakefront bars, mixology Up North is pushing boundaries with inventive ingredients, clever food pairings and all the right vibes. With a strong emphasis on quality, creativity and locally sourced ingredients, bartenders and mixologists across Northern Michigan are crafting experiences as unforgettable as the landscapes that surround them. Here’s where to get a taste of the North’s cocktail scene—and how to make it a weekend.

2 weeks ago | mynorth.com | Meagan Francis

PAID CONTENTChoosing custom jewelry for a special occasion is a meaningful process, blending artistry with sentimentality. Whether you’re choosing a piece for yourself or a loved one, considering all the possibilities will elevate your selection from simple adornment to treasured keepsake. Elizabeth Blair, owner of Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls in Harbor Springs, offers valuable insights on navigating this process with care—and flair. CONSIDER THE WEARERThe first step in choosing a piece of jewelry?

3 weeks ago | meaganfrancis.substack.com | Meagan Francis

Hello friend,Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve given eleven livestreamed interviews and three or four (or was it five?) podcast interviews. I’ve been on TV twice, done two in-person signing events and have two more coming this weekend. And my book has only been out for nine days. A launch is an exercise in stamina, and this one is hitting me pretty differently at 47 than it did when I wrote my last book as a wee lass of 34.

1 month ago | mynorth.com | Meagan Francis

PAID CONTENTYour “it’s all new” guide to the 2025 tourist season. Longtime visitors to St. Ignace have some well-established expectations of this historic city: peaceful waterfront strolls along the Huron Boardwalk, easy ferry rides to Mackinac Island, and the small-town hospitality that’s pure Upper Peninsula.