When two people fall in love and get married, there is a good chance that one or the other already has children from a previous marriage, suddenly launching the new spouse into instant parenthood. Most of the time that works just fine, with the children accepting their biological parent’s choice of a new partner and
“All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my mother.” ~Abraham Lincoln A celebration of all mothers, Mother’s Day is observed in America on the second Sunday in May and on various other days in countries all around the world. It is reported that approximately 152 million Mother’s Day cards are
As I sat, crouched in the corner on a tenth floor balcony at a Palm Springs resort, hoping I would not decide to jump over the side, I kept thinking, “This isn’t normal.” “Well done, Captain Obvious,” I thought back to myself. There I was, 31 years old, with a successful career, on a Palm
The financial advising industry has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. When I worked for the country’s second largest brokerage firm back in 2005, we acted as our client’s broker. A broker is an investment professional who has passed their Series 7 licensing exam (as well as other state level exams) and charges a
Anyone who has driven on the roads lately or traveled by plane knows that America’s infrastructure could use an upgrade. Fifty percent of Michigan’s state and county roads are rated as being in “poor” condition. State roads are in better shape, but their condition is projected to deteriorate and be in poor condition within the
Before Flint United, Flint City Bucks, the Firebirds and even the Generals, baseball ruled the day in the city. Playing all games at Atwood Stadium, the first minor league team to play in Flint was the Flint Flyers, playing one season (1889-90). Next, the Flint Vehicles took the field and were a mainstay for 20-years,
Film festivals have come and gone in Flint, but the longest continuous cinema fest in Genesee County is going strong – even during the pandemic. The 17th Karen Schneider Jewish Film Festival is taking place May 2-23, albeit with some pandemic-related changes. The annual collaboration of the Flint Jewish Federation and the Flint Institute of
Spring in Michigan provides the tastiest spinach. After making an endless variety of spinach salads, I’m always looking for a creative way to utilize fresh garden greens. A new dip recipe is always great for a summer picnic or a quick snack. Whatever you like to dip with, this is a great and yummy side
On March 11, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Although many Americans will welcome the $1,400 checks and other benefits, the bill presents numerous issues. Someone gets $1,400 so long as he/she has income less than $75,000 or less than $112,500 for a head-of-household. No distinction is made for whether the recipient
Watching “Nomadland,” as I did the other day, was an experience I will never forget. And not just because the movie was exceptionally good. For the first time in a year, I was “going to the movies,” as opposed to “watching a movie on my laptop” or “hooking up my laptop to my big-screen TV.”
Long ago, when the world was young, the Sun traveled on her journey through the sky and looked down upon the people of the Middle World. She hoped to see lovely people, but all she could see was squinted, frowning faces. She spoke to her brother, the Moon, about the ugly faces of the people
According to its spiritual meaning, the month of April is a time of growth and moving forward in new and positive ways. The birth flower for the month is the daisy (one of my favorites) which is associated with purity and innocence. For me, April is a sign of rebirth, as I watch daffodils and
