A (not-so) Little Irish Tale
On the north coast of Northern Ireland, in the County Atrim, sits…
Browsing: Columns
Time to Go Green!
The arrival of spring means it’s time for greens! Traditionally, consuming spring…
The Challenge of Road Funding
It is widely believed that an additional $2 billion per year is…
Assessing Your Risks
Well … we are three years into what we at OLV predicted…
Black History Month Firsts
Since 1839, when John Carter – a barber – walked down Saginaw…
Be Randomly Kind
Every February 11, something incredible, even magical, happens. No, Valentine’s candy does…
The SECURE Act of 2019 Significant Adjustments to Retirement & Estate Planning
As most of us were welcoming family and friends to town for…
Lilly the Big, Bad Pit Bull
The other day, I saw a Facebook post about pit bulls that…
ExPat Life
People say, “it’s the little things.” And, it always is, isn’t it?…
Getting Global with The Oscars
One day, you’re showing an interesting foreign film at an art museum.…
Herb-Infused Truffles
What’s better than a homemade treat for your Valentine? Surprise your special…
The Michigan Economy in 2019
As I discussed in my January column, the U.S. economy was strong…