“It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings and, best of all, leaping into leaves!” Winnie the Pooh, Pooh’s Grand Adventure To me, autumn is undeniably Michigan’s most beautiful season. The air is crisp and cool, the sky a brilliant blue! The fall foliage is breathtaking –
A few weeks ago, the Harris campaign proposed using price controls to address the high cost of groceries. The cost of groceries is indeed 25% higher than at the start of the pandemic. Addressing this through price controls would be counterproductive and damaging. The price of groceries, like everything else, is set by supply-and-demand. COVID
October is a special time for pet lovers – who doesn’t love dressing up their fur baby in a cute Halloween costume and posting pics on social media? However, there’s more to this month than spooky celebrations. Since 1981, October has been designated as National Animal Safety and Protection Month, an observance aimed at raising
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
When October rolls around, most people think about cooler weather, bonfires, the leaves changing colors, warm spiced drinks, pumpkins and all the trappings of Halloween. For me, this is the time of year when I like to curl up with a good, spooky book or movie. I love mysteries, suspense and yes, the paranormal. My
There’s no denying that by October, the evenings are cooler and it’s getting dark much earlier – autumn is here and winter is on its way. There will be a day soon when you suddenly realize that the wardrobe turnover from Indian Summer September is due – so, this month’s column will help you get
Texas is a big place. It’s still difficult for my Michigan brain to fully comprehend the vastness of the state. The result is that even “short” trips from one city to another can be three-to-eight hours of driving – Houston to El Paso is over ten hours. Like I said, it is an incredibly large
It’s fall, the leaves are changing colors. The legal world is constantly changing, as well. About 15 years ago, I made two predictions that were immediately disregarded but soon became reality: 1) Same-sex marriage would be legalized, and 2) Marijuana would be legalized. These issues were outlandish then, but commonly accepted now. Allow me to
While the grilling season is still hanging on, it’s time to start embracing those oven-roasted comfort foods that pair perfectly with the cooler weather. This simple and delicious fall side dish is quick and easy enough for a regular weeknight dinner. When roasted, the richly green skin of acorn squash contrasts beautifully with its jewel-toned
In the world of baseball cards, the most valuable is Honus Wagner’s rookie card that sold at auction for $6.6 million in August 2021. Known as the “Flying Dutchman,” Wagner played for the Louisville Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1897-1917. His 3,420 career hits put him 1,000 hits behind Pete Rose. It is not immediately
September is the month when most retail merchants begin the process of hiring seasonal employees to work through the upcoming holidays. Taking a seasonal job is a terrific way for stay-at-home parents, retirees, students and others to earn some much-needed extra cash. For many, it is a second job. Although the crippling pandemic is behind
During our trip to the French Riviera, we knew that we were very close to northern Italy. On arrival, however, we were very surprised to discover just how close. Over the course of the trip, we had our share of beach days, day trips to charming French villages and lots of long afternoons sipping wine
