The Northern Nerd

The story of Simply Sweets Cookie Co.

River and Rain Apothecary is the latest business to be added to Hayward, Wisconsin’s historic downtown. Located on Third Street next to...

On Tuesday, December 27th a “Charlie Brown-esque” community skating party was held at the Tot Lot in Hayward, WI. The goal of the event...

The best way to experience music.

The power of shopping small.

To begin, I will be sharing a poem I wrote one morning while tucked away in a corner at Backroads. downtown. I hope these streets bring...

We must be willing to give each other grace and kindness even when we think the other person doesn’t deserve it.

In the corner of nearly every small town shop window there seems to be a “help wanted” sign. Many businesses have even resorted to...

We both had a hankering for a good burger and brew and Red Cow fulfilled that void in our souls/stomachs.

Once we fail to see these athletes as fellow human beings, we begin to lose the human qualities that make us beautiful; empathy and love. 

This school year is going to be different, but what if it looked more like love?

Millennial men need Jesus and it’s time we dust off our Bibles and get to work.

There’s been a death in the family. It’s not the kind of death that we have to dress in black for. We don’t have to send casseroles or...

As the pines sway in the woods and snow continues to fall outside of my window, I figured now was a good opportunity to pause and reflect...

Dear Freshmen, It seems as though you’ve just got dropped off by your parents at summer camp. Classes are just about to start, but that...

There are always things we wish we could tell our friends, but maybe the right opportunity hasn’t presented itself. Maybe there were too...

I’m the guy at the party, but I’m not the life of it. I’m off to the side, up against the wall listening to Mark and Lisa talking about...

“The chase is among the best of all national pastimes; it cultivates that vigorous manliness for the lack of which in a nation, as in an...

As a kid, it was easier to live a Christian lifestyle. Your parents made sure your backside was in a seat at church on Sunday. They...

There appears to be a common misconception when it comes to small town life. Many people see getting out of their small town as a means...