The Costa Brava, or the “Brave Coast” of Spain, is, seemingly, oddly named. What does courage have to do with the lovely rocky coastline and sandy beaches of this northern Spanish region? Well, it’s a confused translation. Brava means brave, yes, but it also means “fierce” or “wild,” and that is completely appropriate. Wild, for
Concert season at Pine Knob Music Theatre usually ends in early to mid-October, so if you want to catch a show there this year, you are running out of time. Or should I say, “you already ran out of time?” And I don’t just mean for the year; I mean for life. I know that
September is a month of transition. Summer slowly loosens its grip as cooler mornings arrive, leaves begin their colorful transformation, and familiar routines return. It is a month that reminds us life is always moving forward, carrying with it fresh opportunities while asking us to rememberwhere we’ve been. For students, September signals a new school
By Sharon Stone There is something special about August in the Greater Flint area. Summer is in full swing, the days are still long and warm, and families are determined to squeeze every last drop of fun out of the season before the school bells ring once again. At the same time, parents are shopping
By Alexandria Nolan-Miller Sometimes it isn’t better or worse — it’s a third thing entirely. Interesting. A lesson. An opportunity. My family is currently in Spain. We’re on the coast about an hour and a half from Barcelona, in the Costa Brava. We’ve been here before, but usually only as a day trip. The last
By Brice Carter, CFP®, CIMA®, ChFC® Before I became a Chief Investment Officer and financial advisor, I spent a good chunk of my life competing in various sports. As a competitor, you don’t stop competing. You’re always looking for the optimal strategy, the best outcome, and the smartest way to protect your family’s future. As
By Wes Morris We sometimes use the phrase, “a thorn in my side.” It’s the nagging problem, difficult person, or ever-present challenge. Do you feel that you have a thorn in your side? In the Bible, a man named Paul was mightily used by the Lord. He preached the Gospel, prayed for people who were
Politicians in Michigan and other states are proposing the repeal of property taxes. An additional proposal in Michigan would eliminate property tax “uncapping.” Property taxes are based on a home’s taxable value, whose annual increase is limited to 5% or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. When a home is sold, its taxable value
By Leslie Toldo “The Ruby Jubilee? What is that?” you ask. That’s what some people call a 40th anniversary. I am not sure why Ruby earned that distinction, but I can tell you that it wouldn’t matter what kind of stone was involved; in my mind, celebrating your 40th anniversary of anything means one thing:
By SHANNON WHITE Late summer in Michigan brings a unique style shift as the calendar transitions toward autumn. August delivers a blend of warm daytime sunshine and crisp evening breezes. Whether you are strolling the fairways, dancing at an outdoor concert, or preparing for the upcoming school year, this transitional season is all about effortless
Lately, we have been trying to dip into vacation mode with a little more regularity. However, this has been met with no small amount of difficulty. With plane ticket prices so high, gas prices through the roof, and everything more expensive than it used to be, we have instead tried to find staycation opportunities closer
Why are Italia Gardens, Starlite Diner and Ruggero’s restaurants all still popular local dining places today, while Makuch’s Red Rooster, Uncle Bob’s Diner and Walli’s Supper Club are gone? Folks once waited in line to eat at Tom Z’s Flint Original Coney Island, Howard Johnson’s and the Country Kitchen, but why are they just memories
