We have a lot of construction going on in our neighborhood. A new house, several doors down, is almost completed. Our next-door neighbors will soon be having their house improved with a lot of remodeling. It’s fascinating to watch construction, especially knowing that we’re not paying for it. A bonus for us is that our Read More…
Many of us who are older often begin to lose our sense of closeness to God. Some of usbegin to question if God exist, and if he does, why do I not feel his presence as I once did? Whyis it that as I get older that I notice my flaws more easily? It seems Read More…
This is the weekend of ghoulies and ghosties and things that go bump on Halloween night. It is also for all the little football players, princesses, circus performers, cowboys and miniature movie characters out there with a bag and trick or treat on their lips.When our kids were small the anticipation over Halloween was huge Read More…
Sunday was our day! According to our fall color sources, color was at “peak” around here and “just past peak” around Roscommon. It was a perfect day for our annual “leaf peeping” trip and probably one of the best displays of fall color we have seen in years! With God’s help and a fantastic medical Read More…
By Maggie ConklinMushroom CasseroleA few days ago I got a text from Peg Sanford with a photo of a ginormous mushroom growing in her yard. Now, I get these types of texts often and I usually tell them “don’t eat that one.” But my response this time was “I’m on my way!”Peg and her dear Read More…
After the Bavarian corporal attacked Poland and then blitzkrieged his way through Europe, there were people in England who still thought their leaders should sit down and make nice with Corporal Adolph That wasn’t going to happen, any more than the United States was going to have a conversation over tea and crumpets with the Japanese after Read More…
At the lunch table at Arbor Springs Old Folks Hotel, we have brilliantly come to the conclusion that the outside world has gone NUTS. Bill (the other Bill) is the smartest one of the bunch and sometimes breaks down what’s happening in the world to the rest of us. Perry and I avoid watching the Read More…
I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type, I had to read for myself what the real number was. I know the Biden Read More…
Even though Halloween is not until Tuesday, October 31, there are already a couple of local holiday events available for the entire family.On Thursday, October 26, Optalis Health and Rehab, 517 S. Erie St. in Three Rivers, will host a “Trunk or Treat.” Beginning at 6 p.m., there will be plenty of food, drinks, games Read More…
The still fresh fall season is moving right long. The colors are stunning this year and truly seem to be taking their time to give us a grand show, not flashing fast and falling. This week, every highway or back road we can travel is a colorful delight. Mom Nature has us mesmerized at every Read More…