After months waiting for an available copy of “The Hunger Games” to become available from the library, last week I finally got the notice that it was waiting to be picked up. ... more

It’s time for what has become an annual tradition — me writing a column about my golf game. more

It’s that time of year again, when the girls are running around frantically trying to find the perfect last-minute jewelry to go with their prom dresses… And the guys? Well, they are washing … more

About a week ago I took a day to head downstate to visit some friends and family. As a social animal who has known these people either my entire life or, at the very least, over a decade, getting the chance to visit and catch up is always appreciated. After finishing out my visiting time, I decided to head back home, but not before making one last stop at the Michigan Pinball Expo in Rochester. more

Bad habits are hard to break. The bad habits of a dog are even harder to break, especially if that dog is a stubborn cuss named Charlie. more

Those of you who know me are well aware that I’ve been a big fan of Twitter for a couple of years now. Twitter, if you are not familiar, is a microblogging site that allows you to post short, 140-character public updates. more

One thing I hate about living in Michigan is the weather. You never know what you are going to get until you walk outside and you’re in it. So imagine my surprise when we were in above … more

On March 9, President Obama signed into law the “Federal Restricted Building and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011,” which has been making headlines as the “anti-protest” law. ... more

It’s Lent, and area residents know what that means — Friday fish fry! more

How many times have you gone to a movie or performance and had to put up with people talking, checking their phones or just being obnoxious the entire time? A lot? Chances are, people have … more