Making and missing connections
Summer events and happenings throughout the region are collectively more than a person can hope to take in but I am giving it the college try.
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Clean windows in glass houses
I changed my mind about my column topic after reading a story that reminded me of something that I, and I’m sure most of us, are guilty of doing at times: judging.My mother sent this to me yesterday, and I thought I’d share it with you.
Kitchen friends
My cookbook library has more than 150 titles, but that didn’t stop me from looking at the used cookbooks at the Mennonite Relief Sale in August, and it did not stop me from buying two.
Auto driving tour Pt. 2
In continuing my last column about auto tours, I wanted to highlight another interesting tour I discovered a few weeks ago.
Proposed changes to recreation fees
The Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNFs) is proposing changes to recreation fees at developed recreation sites across the forests.“Our fees have not increased in many years, but the cost of operating sites has.
The two towers
The decision to touch both water towers in West Branch came spontaneously when the big green one emerged suddenly into view.
Off the beaten track
The number of people traveling away from home for Independence Day this year is forecast to exceed pre-pandemic numbers.
A refuge reminder
Last year, I wrote a column about the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, which offers a driving tour near my home.