A few months ago, Great Britain’s Prime Minister, Theresa May, appointed a Minister of Loneliness, probably the first in world history.
Our first day in Hawaii was, admittedly, a bust. A total and complete, embarrassing, hide-your-face-in-shame bust. It was supposed to rain, you see – not just on that first day, but the entire time we were on Maui. The forecast was bleak, filled with rain clouds and 80-100 percent chance of precipitation on day after day of our very expensive, much-anticipated vacation.
Clearly, fishing weather is upon us! Fishing season in Michigan runs May 26 through December 31 and Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend is June 9-10! That means all license fees will be waived, and a recreation passport will NOT be required for entry into state parks and recreation areas! Did you know … catfish, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye and bluegill are caught in abundance in our local parks? National Go Fishing Day is June 18. Celebrate by packing up your picnic, topping off your tackle box, and heading to one of Genesee County’s many great fishing spots!
It just wouldn’t be summer without baseball! I’ve loved it ever since I was a kid, walking into town with my little sister to watch our big brother, Joe, play on the Little League team. After a game, we would walk to the store for a popsicle and candy. I grew up in Maryland, so I was a Baltimore Orioles fan – still am. But, I love the Detroit Tigers, too. I enjoy watching when the Detroit Tigers play the Orioles because I’m not disappointed, no matter who wins the game.
With regard to international trade, misconceptions often cloud our judgement. One such misconception is that the U.S. manufacturing base has been decimated due to trade. Actually, the opposite is the case. The U.S. currently produces over $2 trillion worth of manufactured goods, which is nearly double the value produced in the 1980s. The U.S. is also the world’s second largest exporter, exporting $1.5 trillion worth of goods in 2017.
Hopefully, you have taken a moment to do some relaxing outdoors and enjoy the spring breeze. The month of June, when Michigan’s temperamental weather is at its most gentle, is perfect for outdoor activity. Making time for a picnic is essential for maximum appreciation of this beautiful season!
I see that “mom jeans” – that ‘90s look where the waistband of a woman’s pants is up under her armpits – are back.
I have a tree fort. Yes, a tree fort – just like a ten-year-old, frog-collecting kid.
When I was the film reviewer at The Flint Journal, I tended to allow criticism of my criticism to roll off my back. So, when an irate caller railed at me for giving away a spoiler in my newly-published review of Independence Day, I shrugged (to myself, of course, after apologizing profusely on the phone) and thought, “Meh … judgment call.”
