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Bye-Bye Becky you will be missed!! Back in 2006, Becky Christensen was hired to work at Grandpa Shorter’s.  Her responsibilities were no different from any other employee’s – clean, restock, run a register, and, most importantly, help the customers.  Now, eight years later, she...
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Weddings in northern Michigan require a local flare, and what better way than with Petoskey Stone wedding favors? Wedding favors play a very import role in a wedding. They are given to the guests present at your wedding and reception as a keepsake and a "Thank You" for sharing with you your spe...
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Last July, my six-and-seven-year-old cousins came to visit us here in Petoskey.  As a way to keep them busy while most of the adults walked around and shopped downtown, we took them Waldo Hunting.  We spent most of our wait before dinner going from store to store in search of the little Waldo figu...
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I grew up in the church parsonage. The man who was Reverend Graybill to everyone else was just Dad to me. Being the daughter of a pastor won me several invitations to weddings at an early age. One of my earliest memories of Dad is him standing in the front of the church as a beautiful bride ...
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If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for the lady in your life (grandma, mother, sweetheart, next-door-neighbor, mail lady, teacher or wife) we’ve got some ideas that are all under $50! Talk about budget friendly! Handmade Soap: Any lady appreciates a nice smelling soap, especial...
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I love purple.  Purple flowers and purple clothes! And I even have purple counter-tops in my bathroom. My family, friends and co-workers are aware of my obsession and are frequently on the lookout for unusual and fun items to add to my collection.  Working at Grandpa Shorter’s has been a...
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As a graduate of one school and having a son at the other I understand the rivalry. No problem when you come to Grandpa Shorter’s, though, you can find a vast selection of items representing allegiance to both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Looking for wearing appar...
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