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Tiny Desk 2019

Because my son is a musician who plays largely original music, I’m a big fan of other up and coming bands that do the same.  With no musical talent of... Continue reading

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Ride of Silence

Sunshine and warmer weather means biking season is upon us.  Northern Michigan is of course a great place to pedal, with bike trails, off-road routes, and plenty of blue highways... Continue reading

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National love a tree day

All around us now, sunshine and rain are greening up our lawns and our woods, making this a great time to appreciate all the natural beauty of the area. Another... Continue reading

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Michigan Love

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Michigan films

My son, the movie buff, filled me in the other night on some new films coming soon. A few of the titles sound interesting, but the conversation put me instead... Continue reading

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Great Sandwiches

There is not necessarily a season for sandwiches, but for a number of reasons, summer is maybe the best time to grab a sandwich from your favorite deli grocery.  You... Continue reading

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Little Free Libraries

There may not be a more democratic institution than the public library.  There is access for everyone, and titles that run the gamut from fantasy to fan fiction and everything... Continue reading

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Earth Day 2019

While it can be easy to overlook sometimes what is just in front of us, I hope that like me you will mark your calendar for Monday, April 22, as... Continue reading

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Michigan Love

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Giant Megaphone

While public high schools around the state and the country are readying for spring testing, including the ACT and the SAT, there are also those that are highlighting their Career... Continue reading

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March is Reading Month

March is drawing to a close, but it is never too late to celebrate National Reading Month. Everywhere, readers and booksellers and librarians and others are collaborating to encourage students... Continue reading

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Michigan Baseball

Cherry blossoms and daffodils, even morel mushroom all announce the end of winter, and the start of spring. This means all of this and baseball as well, America’s pastime. For... Continue reading

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Northern Michigan Golf

Spring is in the air, and this can mean only one thing: it’s tee time again. Golf is nearly synonymous with Northern Michigan spring and summer, the beauty of our... Continue reading

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Michigan cherries, apples and grapes

Michigan is farm country. From potatoes and cherries, to corn and apples, the state produces an abundance of produce enjoyed both locally and well beyond the region. Northern Michigan and... Continue reading

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