You can take the girl out of the rodeo, but you can’t take the rodeo out of the girl! This month, an exciting event is coming to Genesee County that I am really looking forward to. The City of Flint has partnered with the Midwest Invitational Rodeo to bring a rodeo competition to the Genesee

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while but their hearts forever.” Unknown Moms and daughters share a special relationship. Sometimes it is good – and sometimes, it isn’t. Every Mother’s Day, my daughter Melissa gives me a beautiful card that I know she painstakingly picked out just for me. In a heartfelt and

You just never know what kind of weather to expect in the month of April – an early spring snowfall, April showers or bright, sunshiney days. But one thing I know for sure is that crocuses and daffodils will begin to bloom and thrive – even if covered in a blanket of the white stuff!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss Many of us have childhood memories of reading books by Dr. Seuss. To honor the birthday of the famous children’s book author and cartoonist, March has been designated National Reading Month. Born

“Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and surprises.” Charmaine J. Forde Even though it is the shortest month of the year, February is full of observances, holidays and fun things to do. Here are just a few of the things we can look forward to this month. The month, of

I’m always excited about the possibilities and opportunities a new year promises to bring, but I also like to look back and reflect on the year that has passed. In 2023, there were many special things for me and some of my beloved family members to enjoy and celebrate. In June, I reached a milestone

New Year’s Eve, also known as Old Year’s Day or St. Sylvester’s Day in other countries, is always celebrated on December 31. (This year the date reads numerically as 123123! I found that to be an interesting tidbit of information.) The last day of the year is celebrated many different ways – from elegant parties

“on Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much that we can live free.” Dan Lipinski Veterans Day is observed on November 11 and honors all members of the Armed

“After the keen still days of September, the October sun filled the world with mellow warmth … The maple tree in front of the doorstep burned like a gigantic red torch. The oaks along the roadway glowed yellow and bronze. The fields stretched like a carpet of jewels, emerald and topaz and garnet. Everywhere she

Addiction to drugs or alcohol has no boundaries. It has touched the lives of many people in one way or another, destroyed relationships and torn families apart. But there are many people who successfully recover from the disease of addiction and move on to lead happy, healthy and successful lives. September is National Recovery Month

This summer has flown by so fast! Now, the lazy, hazy days of August are upon us and it is time to enjoy all that the month brings. Being a foodie, I look forward to the abundance of locally grown fruit and vegetables. I recently picked up some sweet corn from Eichelberg Farm in Linden

A milestone is defined as “a significant event in your life.” Milestones often begin a new leg of our life’s journey. I recently enjoyed one such significant event – my 70th birthday! I am celebrating this milestone by taking a road trip to Maryland and will be having lunch with some of my high school