Matriculating through the holidays can be challenging. The experience can be less daunting if you have a bit of holiday know-how. Luckily, acquiring this expertise is a relatively simple task.
Have you ever noticed how frequently the phrase “peace on Earth” is mentioned in traditional Christmas carols? It appears in some variation in familiar songs like “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Perhaps you can even thi…
Some criminal convictions can have significant impacts on one’s rights regarding firearms in Michigan. Two recent changes in the law expand those restrictions. They take effect on Feb. 13, 2024.
November is often thought of as a time for giving thanks — a time when families and friends gather to share stories over home-cooked meals and soak in the love and comfort of those around us. It’s also a time when many of us reflect on the past year and thank those individuals who have helpe…
Outdoor education that emphasizes a passion and understanding of our natural resources is a growing need for our communities. Many people recognize that their soul desires to have the reciprocal relationship with nature that we lost long ago due to inventions of convenience. Modern educators…
As the days get shorter and the temperature stays below freezing, this author marvels at the resilience of the natural world. From animals to trees and even insects, nature has a way of tolerating the long cold winter. In fact, that long cold winter, in some cases, is necessary for the natur…
The holiday season is upon us. You have a million things to do. Something you don’t need is a squadron of whippersnappers under foot. The solution to this vexation is to give them something to do. An occupied kidling is one less item on your plate.
I make no bones about the fact that I’m a tater tot freak. I’ve got nothing against a good French fry. And whether it’s a regular fry or a crinkle cut, waffle, curly fry or shoe string, I think they all fall short of the inimitable tater tot. For those of you who might vehemently disagree ha…
Well kidlings, it’s time for another round of “You Can’t Make Up This Stuff,” the game based on my brother Big Rob’s theory that reality is stranger than any fiction. It’s deer hunting season, so let’s begin with an item for the hunters.
Conserving soil is the key to success.
With the end of autumn here, there has been an abundance of apples this year. With this abundance comes diversity in apple types. This diversity gives you a choice in taste and texture, allowing you to choose just the right apple. But this selection also provides biodiversity.
A recent Gallup study showed that America’s confidence in the national mass media has reached a near record low. While that’s disturbing, it’s not unexpected. The digital age has brought a barrage of national news sources that are focused on sound bites, opinions, partisan views and a race t…
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 a.m., otherwise known as the Fall Follies. This is because the occurrence fosters debate regarding the merits of standard time versus daylight saving time.
September through October in Michigan presents a unique potential to hear our great state’s majestic wild elk bugling throughout the woods of the Northern Lower Peninsula. If you look at our state’s flag, it boasts an image of the elusive animal along with a moose around the state seal. Mich…
The purpose of a headline is to grab your attention so you want to read the attached article. A bombinated headline seeks to create a buzz of excitement. “Read on,” it exclaims.
“Is the glass half empty or half full? Just be thankful you have a glass!”
Michigan farmers and private forest owners who submit applications by Nov. 17 will have an opportunity to receive fiscal year 2024 conservation financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Every school kid since the beginning of time has dreaded the sneaky pop quiz. They come unannounced and no one is ever prepared for one. However, sometimes the quiz can actually be fun. It can give you a chance to add to your stockpile of semi-useful information. You never know when you’ll n…
“Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?”
Once a week, a waste collector circles my neighborhood operating a truck weighing somewhere in the neighborhood of 25 tons. Their job is one of the most essential but under-praised positions in our society. This role requires a combination of obtaining a CDL, meeting M-DOT medical criteria a…
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