Behind Champ’s deep, soulful eyes lies a story, one only he will ever know. That is because whoever had him before he arrived at the Humane Society of Genesee County dumped him in one of the dog runs behind the shelter after hours. That was more than 600 days ago. Right now, Champ cannot be
Tis the season for sweaters, sparkles, good cheer and, of course, gift-giving! Welcome to our Holiday Shopping Guide for gifts everyone is sure to love! Shopping for a fashion enthusiast? Who could resist an incredibly cozy (and chic!) top? New arrivals are quilted with a feminine ruffle detail on the front, a tulip hem and
Mushroom soup is full of “fall cozy” and it’s a definite favorite in my home when the weather turns cold and rainy. Pair it with some crusty bread and an apple dessert … there’s no need to leave the house all day! If you have access to local mushrooms, try oyster or lion’s mane in
Since before many of us can remember, the cornucopia has been a symbol of autumn and has adorned many tables in celebration of our Thanksgiving holiday. From the Latin Cornu Copiae meaning “horn of abundance” the item is traditionally pictured or modeled as a horn-shaped wicker basket overflowing with produce, flowers, fruits or nuts. In
Every November, casual conversations with friends include inquiries about their plans for Thanksgiving. The answers go one of two ways: they are looking forward to it, or they dread the upcoming day. To many people, Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate with family with an abundance of great food including turkey and all the trimmings
I have in the last few years rediscovered the joys of hand pies. Sure, it’s a little more work than making a traditional pie; but it convinces me that I’m only eating a piece or two instead of the whole thing, and I can freeze a bunch of them for future meals. There are many
One of the myths found in economics textbooks and perpetuated by some economists is that the Federal Reserve (Fed) is politically independent, which prevents excessive inflation. One of the arguments supporting Fed independence is that members of the Board of Governors, the Fed’s decision-making body, serve 14-year terms. Thus, a President will be well into
It’s October … the month of ghosts and goblins, vampires and werewolves. On Halloween night, we are bound to see terrors of all types walking around neighborhoods from door to door on a quest to fill buckets and bags with candy and treats. There are spooky costumes galore, but most can not live up to
My last partner and I had a terrific system for traveling. It worked flawlessly – I was the planner, the scheduler, the chooser. I found hotels, restaurants and experiences, booked everything, kept track of the plans and made sure we had access to all of the “must-dos” for every location. A must-see pop-up store in
I have two kids, ages eight and nine. Let’s say that they are tiny little desperados (1) who, no matter how many times they get sent to their room as punishment for a particular “crime”, never learn their lesson. Let’s go further and say that my kids repeatedly hatch a plan to sneak all of
Ever go somewhere on vacation and wonder how the locals are not in a constant state of giddiness about their surroundings? That recently happened to me and I was here at home, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! I was on a boat tour of Pictured Rocks in Munising. The deckhands were more interested in chatting and
In today’s interconnected world, international investing has become a fundamental strategy for building diversified and resilient investment portfolios. International assets offer numerous advantages that can enhance portfolio performance and risk management. When we look at the idea of diversification in a portfolio, its purpose is to help create a portfolio designed to weather various economic
