Ask most people, and they can remember a bully from their childhood. Bullying is unfortunately part of the landscape in many school settings. We have come a long way toward building awareness and working on prevention. October, for example, is National Bullying Prevention Month. But the bullies are still out there. A million years ago,
For my son’s 8th birthday, we decided to break open our piggy banks and take him to Disney World. Eight is pretty much the perfect age, by my estimation. Old enough to walk around by himself — no carrying or strollers required. Old enough to remember the trip and treasure the memory. But still young
There is a distinct magic in the air across Genesee County once autumn arrives. From the crisp morning breeze rolling off local lakes to the canvas of red and gold painting our city, we know that fall isn’t just a season, it’s a lifestyle. Here in mid-Michigan, our autumns are amazeballs and active, filled with
In the Bible, the book of Joshua tells the account of God’s people as they entered the land God had promised them. They came to the Jordan River during the spring floods and couldn’t cross. God directed them forward anyway, and as soon as the priests’ feet touched the water, it split in two, leaving
The mayor of New York City recently announced the creation of city-owned grocery stores to make food more affordable for city residents. The first is scheduled to open in late 2027. Essential goods will be priced 30% below market, while other goods will be priced at market rates. Consumers are understandably frustrated with COVID-era food
By Brice Carter, CFP®, CIMA®, ChFC® Last week, I noticed a neighbor’s house was up for sale. Out of curiosity, I looked at the listing. I was shocked! I moved into my house in 2018, and I cannot believe the price appreciation that has happened since then. I spend my days looking at numbers,
October may be the most Michigan month of all. By now, we have accepted that summer is gone, even if someone is still wearing shorts and insisting that 61 degrees is “not that cold.” The leaves are turning, football is in full swing, furnaces are waking from their summer slumber and every coffee shop has
Our United States observed Labor Day in September, which means Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Halloween are right around the corner this month. We Americans enjoy our holidays, which often include time off work, extra relaxation or travel, plus family get-togethers featuring special foods and drinks. Each year, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day is one of
By Dr. Christopher Douglas Other recent news items overshadowed what should have been a significant headline: the interest rate on current 30-year Treasury bonds reached 5% in July. Interest rates on shorter-term Treasuries also rose from 4% to 4.5%. These interest rates represent what the government pays when it borrows money for a specific period
By Samantha Marsh Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink. It is an irony paralleled in our world today, where both social media followers and loneliness are at an all-time high. We are “interacting” with more people than ever, yet statistics show that people are feeling less and less known. Perhaps you feel
By SHANNON WHITE September in Michigan has a rhythm all its own, carrying late summer vibes while the end of the month brings crisp mornings and golden afternoons. The month also boasts a calendar packed with football games, the Michigan State Fair, the Detroit Jazz Festival, Arts, Beats & Eats, Frankenmuth Oktoberfest, the Michigan Renaissance
By Mark Rummel We Americans are literally biting the hands that feed us. None of the food we consume each day would exist without the talents, efforts and perseverance of farmers and ranchers across the United States. Since farmers here and around the world make our food possible, they earn most of the money we
