Columns

Get ready for summer fun that won’t break the bank

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By Cherie Lowe Every year on June 1, I wake up surprised. I blink and ponder how in the world we’ve survived another school year. The...

The usefulness of regular commencements

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By Michael Leppert What will it take for someone to invite me to give a commencement speech? Commencement speeches are the best. I make a...

Hidden treasures, memories abound in my garden

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On June 7, a slew of American Hosta Society Conventioneers will be strolling through our gardens — also more commonly referred to as "the...

Fun destinations abound Up North: Michigan offers variety of outdoors opportunities

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By Brandon Butler Up North is a special place. Anyone familiar with northern Michigan knows what I’m talking about. My family has been going Up...

Fighting Alzheimer’s: Never stop shining light on big Al

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By Bill Lyon “Do you need help?” The woman was solicitous, her concern genuine. “Do you need help?” I looked around. “Do you need help?” Now I realized she was...

Fighting Alzheimer’s: Never stop shining light on big Al

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<strong>By Bill Lyon</strong> “Do you need help?” The woman was solicitous, her concern genuine. “Do you need help?” I looked around. “Do you need help?” Now I realized she was...

Want a memorable phone number? Dial letters instead

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By Dick Wolfsie There should be a law against having phone numbers that denote words instead of, well, numbers. Hello! It’s a phone number, not...

Trump administration tax plan won’t pay for itself

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By Michael Hicks The Trump administration has presented the outlines of a serious tax reform plan. Nearly every American will approve of some portion of...

Trump administration tax plan won’t pay for itself

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<strong>By Michael Hicks</strong> The Trump administration has presented the outlines of a serious tax reform plan. Nearly every American will approve of some portion of...

Hey, graduates, want some advice? Get a job

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<strong>By Gina Barreca</strong> My best advice? I am eager to offer it. Having circled this racetrack a few times, I’ve learned things. And unlike those...