Nancy’s Corner
Pea Coats, Passion and Poetry
December 9, 2016I always wanted to be just like my older sisters! Three years older than me, Jeanette (Jet) was silly and energetic, kind and loving. She was incredibly popular at school, was on the kickline dance team, and was great at … Continue reading
Posted in Nancy's CornerGuideposts
December 2, 2016Chris and Amanda got married on a beautiful beach in San Diego on November 5th. On the morning of the wedding, the bride and all the bridesmaids were getting ready on the 19th floor of the Hyatt. Jeff and I … Continue reading
Posted in Nancy's CornerReading With Zoey, The Therapy Dog
November 16, 2016Every third Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore, you can find a gentle Great Dane named Zoey in the children’s book section. Children who have difficulties reading are often self-conscious when reading aloud in front … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Activities, Nancy's CornerWe Have Reorganized & Reenergized
April 27, 2016All of our Michigan artists are now featured in our new Art Gallery space. Pottery, felted bowls, watercolors, folk art Santas, Upcycled Lake Superior Driftwood frames, Native American prints, and more! The fiction books are also featured in a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cafe & Bookstore, Employees, News & EventsFalling Rock Seeks to Fill Some Very Big Shoes
January 3, 2016As many members of the community already know, Eli Kovar, our outstanding Manager for the last 2 ½ years, is leaving the Falling Rock for new opportunities in Marquette. As a result, The Falling Rock Café & Bookstore located in Munising, … Continue reading
Posted in Cafe & Bookstore, EmployeesHidden Treasures Inside Used Books
September 30, 2015The Treasures In 2003 we purchased two large collections of used books from bookstores that were going out of business. One was called Beulahland Books in Beulah, MI and the other was a collection Mr. Arnold Plonke and his wife … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cafe & Bookstore, Nancy's Corner, News & EventsThe Many Names of a Manager
July 2, 2015Ambassador of good will and cheer! Johnny on the spot! The Energizer Bunny! These are names that customers, friends, and other employees have attached to our Café Manager Eli Kovar. A life long Yooper with family roots in Menominee, Eli … Continue reading
Posted in Nancy's CornerGreat Lakes Coffee Company
June 23, 2015Years ago when Jeff and I were traveling in Europe, I wanted to stop in at a little Catholic church we walked by. A lifelong Catholic, forever impacted by the rich liturgy and deep traditions, I commented that I could … Continue reading
Posted in Nancy's CornerBridges, Black Taxis, and Books
May 1, 2015We are in Northern Ireland enjoying the sights in a wonderful country. Pretty soon we will be back preparing to meet the tourists and passers-through, welcome back the seasonal residents, and share our new menu items with the locals. This … Continue reading
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