Opinion

Guest view

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child, to recognize children of service members who offer their families and armed forces communities unwavering support while facing challenges related to military life.
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Some kind of spring

It was snowing as I was getting ready to go to work last Monday. When I got to work, my coworker Mary said, “I don’t know whether to wear boots or flip-flops.” It’s been that kind of spring.
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Guest view

A society’s first responsibility is to protect its children. We aren’t doing a very good job at fulfilling that basic obligation to the next generation.
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Guest view

I’m a retired teacher, former EMT/ CPR instructor and former federal security officer. I’ve responded to emergencies such as shootings, fires and horrible vehicle crashes.
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Hope in spring

There is something to complain about in every season. In the winter we gripe about the snow, in summer it’s hot but it’s too hot, in the spring we have the rain, and the fall, well that’s over in a blink of an eye, isn’t it?
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Guest view

Last month was National Nutrition Month. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Women, Infants and Children Program joined with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage Michiganders to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
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Hope in a hollow

When I was in grade school, I was an advanced reader — meaning I could read and comprehend books that were written for people older than I was. Although I could and did read “grown-up” books, that didn’t keep me from reading books for younger readers as well. In fact, I never stopped. I regularly re-read classic children’s literature and add “young” books as I encounter them.
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Guest view

A mere 45 words, penned by James Madison, lay the foundation for our representative democracy. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” These words, which comprise the First Amendment, are essential to the health and well-being of this country.
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Swift Style

It’s not often the stars align for a column topic, but this week they certainly did. It is the 13th week of the year. For most, that is meaningless information. For me, it’s the stars pointing me to a column topic. The number 13 just so happens to be Taylor Swift’s favorite number.
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