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Can’t be Beet! Raw Beet Salad
I’ll let you in on a little secret: I grew up hating…
Shelley Spivack A Champion for Children
For many years, Shelley Spivack has been an advocate in the legal…
Sizzle Season is Here!
New leaves uncurling on the trees, the whirring of the lawn mower…
The Great Outdoors
When June finally arrives, there is nothing better than spending time outdoors,…
There’s No Place Like Home
When Americans vacation in foreign countries, they look forward to experiencing everything…
The Mayors of Flint Part 6: The Fastest Growing City in the Nation
The time period between 1901 and 1912 was characterized by an explosion…
To Roth 401k or Not to Roth 401k
As the labor market has been gutted by COVID (early retirements and…
Where Have All The Lifeguards Gone?
I have always had a soft spot for lifeguards. It probably traces…
June 14, 1951: UNIVAC 1 Powers On The First Universal Computer
During WW2, simple calculating/tabulating machines including the first computer facsimiles were used…
Inflation is a Tax
Suppose a President of the United States proposed raising taxes on everyone,…
A True Holiday
The first time I visited Spain, I went with my mother. She…
From the Publisher May 2022
Dear Readers, I think this month’s issue is definitely coffee table-worthy! We…
Day Trips & Destinations Travelin’ Through the Great Lakes State
Warm weather has settled in and it’s time to hit the road…
Flint City AFC Coming Together to Win
Paige Webber was ecstatic. The holiday season had just ended, but she…
Painting to Inspire The Watercolor Artist Denise Willing-Booher
She became interested in art at a young age, watching her grandfather…
The Mayors of Flint Part 5: The Start of a New Century
As the century ended, Flint was poised to explode in both vehicle…
7 Questions with Terry Katzur President & CEO, ELGA Credit Union
What was your very first job? Aside from the usual “kid jobs”…
Flint Mission Network Lifting One Another Up
A group of like-minded Christians, the Flint Mission Network operates with the…
Relief from the Reserve?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was included in the 1975 Energy Policy…
Lost?
As I lay on my couch in a sinus infection stupor, my…
Entering Another Dimension May 11 is Twilight Zone Day
Imagine if you will a city down on its luck – holding…
The Great Bond Bubble Bust
On an April 12 podcast by Goldman Sachs called “Rising Stagflation Risks…
Getting Them Started: Parental Tips for College
They grow up so fast. One day they are taking their first…
Pansy Perfect! Pansy Shortbread Cookies
After such a long winter, we are all looking to enjoy spring…
Bridging the Gap: Refocusing on Skilled Trades
There was a time when people aspired to make a living in…
Radio Free Flint The Voices of Vehicle City
Click play and the music begins – a calming folk melody with…
No Action Required
One of the best things about living in Houston, TX is being…
A Mother’s Sacrifice
When my daughter Melissa found out her son (my grandson) Mack had…
Thinking of Mothers Around the World
Mother’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays, when my…