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
As the weather heats up, we’re all about making mealtime easier. The dessert should be just as easy to make and grilled fruit kabobs are a perfect option to finish off a backyard BBQ or summer party! With so many fresh fruits now in season, Michigan is one of the best places to live. This
The deal recently reached by Congress and President Biden suspends the debt ceiling until January 2025 in exchange for modest limits to increases in discretionary spending over the next two years. The deal will do almost nothing to reduce the federal deficit, guaranteeing that in January 2025, we will go through this charade again. When
Whew! Looks like it’s going to be a hot one this year and as summer heats up, the local beach becomes a popular family attraction. Enjoying a few hours in the sand and the waves is a beloved pastime for kids and adults alike and to do it right, there are many essentials. Towels, radios,
As a child, this frequent exchange with my dad while traveling in the car drove me to tears and sometimes clenched fists. It’s not fair! Today, I wish I had never opened my big mouth. I wish I’d known then what my parents knew – that the road to good health does not lead to
The SHIFT team has already begun tracking the best fall fashion trends to look forward to when temperatures start to drop … again. But if you’re like us and you aren’t ready to think about the next round of cooler weather just yet, you can still shop our favorite spring/summer fashion trends while there’s still
When it comes to retirement planning, one investment vehicle has risen to prominence and become the popular choice for many individuals: the 401(k) plan. With its widespread adoption and numerous benefits, the 401(k) has revolutionized retirement savings and empowered millions of workers to take control of their financial futures. In this article, we explore why
It’s summer, and for most of us, that means vacation. As I look forward to this year’s planned adventures, I look back on other summer escapes. Because I am traveling to Spain again, I can’t help but reflect on my first trip to Barcelona some years ago with my mother. It was a very rough
I’m violating a cardinal rule of mine here. I have a firm policy that if anyone wants me to do something for free or make a donation, I need a phone call rather than an email. HOWEVER, when the editor at MyCity Magazine reached out and asked if I would like to contribute a quarterly
Does anyone actually use phones to make calls anymore? I like to call people, but I have recently learned that I am entirely uncool. Apparently, calling people on the phone is so 2007. I have been with someone when they’ve received a call, answered it, hung up and then gone on a tirade about why
My dad, James Dennison, taught me many things. He would have been 100 years old this year and I think about him quite often. He passed away at the age of 90, the year he also celebrated 60 years of marriage to my mother. My dad led a long and very interesting life. A very
Do you love summer in Michigan? Do you love Thanksgiving in November? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you need Summersgiving in your life! It combines the best of sunshine and Thanksgiving in one neat little package and is the perfect excuse to throw a party with family and friends. It
