Beaches and boardwalks … Can you think of a better place to spend a perfect, sunny summer day in July? I have been to many beaches over the years and one of my very favorites is in Ocean City, MD. My family and I spent a week there every summer while I was growing up.
When we talk about July ‘24 trends, we’re talking flowy dresses, vacation swimwear, beach cover-ups, linen sets, knitted slides – and that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. The season’s staples like simple tanks, white jeans and beach totes are not to be omitted, either. But most importantly, dresses and easy-breezy skirts you can
In Houston, TX, summer is the season of storms. Unexpected rain, the sky grows dark in moments and in the distance, the sudden sound of thunder. And then, lightning lights up the sky like a jagged scar. The wind is ever present in Houston and angry – unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in Michigan or
July is National Picnic Month and there is no better way to spend a perfect summer day than by enjoying a simple meal spread out on a blanket in the sunshine. Fill your picnic basket or cooler with some delicious food and cold drinks, head out to your favorite park and you’re ready for al
On a recent beautiful day, I was driving to the grocery store with my windows down and the radio blasting. An old favorite song came on and I began singing along and doing the head bop. I looked over at a vehicle stopped beside me at a light and the young driver looked at me
As a criminal defense attorney, cross-examining a witness in trial is a major portion of my job. The ability for me to do so is rooted in the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This means that a criminal defendant is entitled to test the credibility of a witness, and must
In last month’s column, I discussed how trust in government is at an all-time low. The Gallup Organization finds that trust in private institutions is similarly low. The only institution that enjoys widespread trust is small business, where 68% of Americans’ trust it a “great deal” or “quite a lot.” Trust substantially decreases for other
“Where you from?” That simple question has never been easy for me to answer. I was born in Baton Rouge, LA and spent most of my childhood there, so you might think that would be my simple answer. However, there has never been anything simple about it. My typical answer is an awkward, “Well, I
This month’s dish comes from Shannon White, our monthly “Style” writer, co-owner of the fabulous SHIFT boutique and founder of the FUNchitecture design firm. She is one of many area notables who have a favorite recipe featured in the Moms Make It Best cookbook published by WNEMTV5 News Anchor, David Custer. David was kind enough
June is going to be FUNtabulous! Think easy-breezy styles for summer and in case you haven’t heard, boho chic is back! Nothing captures the spirit of summer quite like crochet. Delicate and airy, an heirloom-quality knit is a timeless summer investment that will last for seasons to come. Throw it on over your favorite one-piece
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
Let me start by saying that when I moved from Flint to Texas in the summer of 2008, I really didn’t know anything about it. Texas was not a place of interest to me before I needed a job and the whole state seemed to be hiring, whereas Michigan was not. I guess I imagined
