In the matter of a month, Baton Rouge, LA – the place where I grew up – went from a city divided, to a city, quite literally, under water. Heavy rains pushed the murky waters of nearby rivers over their banks, and into the homes of tens of thousands of people. The flood did not
The Flint Firebirds Club is the oldest and largest club at Kettering University, and is still active today. The club is for Kettering students who are car enthusiasts and enjoy all things motor-related. This photo of Club members is from circa 1950s – 1960s.
In 2014, the Obama Administration announced plans to reinstate diplomatic relations with Cuba. President Obama then visited to Cuba in March 2016, which was the first visit of an American president to the island nation since Calvin Coolidge did so in 1928. The normalization of diplomatic relations and presidential visit come at a time when
For those of you who are, don’t you just love being a grandparent? From the first moment you hold that little bundle of joy in your arms, you’re in love. National Grandparents Day is observed this year on September 11, and as a grandma to five – ranging from three months to 14 years old
Few things are more beautiful than fall in Michigan, and I’m sure many of you share my excitement about wearing scarves, jackets, and hats before the frigid months ahead. Here are some fall trends to take you through the season and beyond. This fall’s fashion brings an ode to decades passed; you’ll see 70s and
Remember when you were a kid … and September came? Part of you rued the end of your summer freedom, but the rest of you was excited to be returning to school to reunite with old friends and discover new teachers. Well, I still get that same sense at this time of year. On one
My wife and I are standing in the sweltering, mid-morning heat on the sidewalk near Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee – three long states from home – saying goodbye to our son Sam, our oldest. We are trying to be very brave. Marcia is hugging him like she’s never going to let go. I’m being
I have lived and worked around these parts for 27 years now and have yet to run the Crim ten-mile road race, through no fault of my own. The first year, I was all trained up and ready to go when, WHAM! I came down with a bout of I Can’t Get Up That Early-itis.
When it comes to this year’s financial markets, a few words may come to mind: volatile, frustrating, confusing, uncharted territory. All are very fitting when used to describe a market that began the first three weeks with a record-setting “worst start to the year ever” as reported by Bloomberg.com. This start of 2016 was met
Yes, Please! August 25 is National Banana Split Day! Reportedly invented in 1904, the much-celebrated dessert is classically served in a long dish called a “boat,” featuring a banana halved lengthwise and laid in the dish with scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream placed in a row between them. Top with chocolate, pineapple
I can hardly bear to turn on the morning news shows anymore. The reports are always horrifying – shootings, stabbings, politicians fighting. I feel so lucky to have a job that allows me to see the good things that are happening right here in Greater Flint. As a writer for My City Magazine, I have
Most people will tell you that the gem of Italy’s Amalfi Coast is Positano. I disagree – first, because I like to be difficult, and second, because I genuinely think that there are far too many sandal-making boutiques, tourist restaurants, and people there wearing socks with their sandals. I prefer the city of Amalfi itself,
