Biff Tannen, Regina George, Scut Farkus, Johnny Lawrence. If any of those names sound familiar, there is a good reason. They are all famous movie bullies – the antagonists we loved to hate because they tormented our beloved good guys. I can still remember sitting in the movie theater, watching “Back to the Future” and

It is Self-Care September. You know what to do. Or do you? Of course, you can go get a massage, binge-watch rom-coms or take a really great nap. Technically, any of those counts as self-care. But there is something else you can do to celebrate this month, something that may not sound like it is

I will never forget the reason why I set up my first social media account. In 2008, an old friend from high school looked me up on the internet and sent me an email at my TV news job. She wanted to make sure I knew one of our friends had passed away unexpectedly. My

“Where you from?” That simple question has never been easy for me to answer. I was born in Baton Rouge, LA and spent most of my childhood there, so you might think that would be my simple answer. However, there has never been anything simple about it. My typical answer is an awkward, “Well, I

If you spend the better part of your summer in Michigan and find you’re bored, sorry … It’s your own fault. Entertainment abounds! I am not talking about the dozens of concerts going on or the myriad beaches and beautiful lakes to play in, either. Just hop online and search “Michigan festivals.” The first page

Do you know your blood pressure? Right now, mine is 121/79. I know this because I own a blood pressure cuff. It’s not the sexiest purchase I’ve ever made … but it may have saved my life. Back in 2016, I was seeing a variety of specialists who were attempting to determine whether I had

On one of those Michigan perfect blue-sky days several years back, I was in my kayak on a Fenton lake. Letting my paddle go still for a few moments, I drew in a deep breath and decided to take in the beauty of the day. It was breathtaking – that is, until I glanced slightly

Few things are as cute as a puppy. In fact, they are so lovable, there is an entire day – National Puppy Day – dedicated to the little fur babies on March 23. The day is set aside, in part, to remind people to adopt shelter puppies, especially given the prevalence of puppy mills. In

What is love? My first answer to this question came to me in the fourth grade: David Barham. In the school play, I was Maid Marian and he was Robin Hood – but at recess, it was like we were strangers. Oh, how I pined for him. Charlie Brown had The Little Red-haired Girl and

After nearly 56 years on this planet, I think I may have finally figured out the whole “New Year” thing. I do not make resolutions – at least not any that impact my waistline. I will not keep them. An anniversary, my birthday, Arbor Day – some celebration will come up and all will be

He doesn’t build toys, bake cookies or fly through the night delivering toys around the world, but he is one of Santa’s cutest helpers. For a few days every December, Santa Dog greets shoppers at the Bueche’s Food World in Flushing, collecting donations for the Humane Society of Genesee County. In his 40 years on

Behind Champ’s deep, soulful eyes lies a story, one only he will ever know. That is because whoever had him before he arrived at the Humane Society of Genesee County dumped him in one of the dog runs behind the shelter after hours. That was more than 600 days ago. Right now, Champ cannot be