A Sled Maker's Journal

Perhaps you have heard of the Maker Movement. Briefly, it’s the term given to those who are making tech-related items from leftover, used, repurposed, and...

A visit to the North Shore is always a special treat. The majestic beauty and serenity are mesmerizing. In this setting, it doesn't take much...

Even though tobogganing is a winter sport here in the North, the creation of these beautiful sleds is an ongoing, year-round enterprise. My family watched Dad work...

Mesmerizing changes are taking place before our very eyes, that is, if we take the time to notice. The miracle of new life, always a...

Before May and the month that hosts Mother’s Day escapes us, I want to recognize my preschool son’s reflection I received a few weeks ago....

In a world that seems so chaotic, it is truly a blessing to be able to take time to appreciate the finer things in life...

It is always interesting how a chance encounter can set a person on an amazing path and completely change the trajectory of many lives as...

Ever since my dad started Northern Toboggan & Sled in the 90s, I've admired the craftsmanship and care he continuously puts into each toboggan. With no...

I remember in grade school getting weekly spelling lists. Never a strong speller - and prior to the era of Siri and auto correct –...