I had been traveling to north central Minnesota for approximately 15 years and have fallen in love with this area because of it's exquisite beauty and the variety activities one can enjoy. In 2006, I purchased the peninsula of Big Bass Lake and ultimately made it my permanent residence in 2012. I own Itasca Leathergoods, a company that handcrafts moccasins, handbags, belts and other leather goods in Lake George, Minnesota. I also own Victual, a specialty foods store in Crosby, Minnesota, that sells house-made ice cream (full dairy and lactose-free), artisan cheeses, charcuterie, packaged gourmet, gifts, and a well-curated off-sale liquor store. My partner, also named Paul, works as an IT director of a small software development company.