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snow

Posted on February 24, 2012

So, yes, finally Mother Nature has decided it’s time. It is, after all, February – usually the longest month of the year for all its cold and snow and darkness. If the media hype is true we finally get a … Continue reading →

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meap, meap

Posted on February 22, 2012

Lost in the shuffle as Lapeer Community Schools attempts to face up to its overabundance of facilities and funding challenges, have been the recently released fall 2011 MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) scores, grades 3 through 9. Here are the … Continue reading →

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walk for warmth

Posted on February 21, 2012

The 22nd annual Walk for Warmth happens this Saturday. The event is aimed at raising funds to help people keep the heat on in their homes, in the event of a utility emergency. Every year when Walk for Warmth happens, … Continue reading →

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not so much

Posted on February 20, 2012

Ok, I’ll bite. I noticed that now whenever someone talks about one of the GOP presidential candidates, it’s really just the entertainment factor. There is really no credibility attached to any of the candidates. Often, someone laughs or smirks. And … Continue reading →

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in motion

Posted on February 20, 2012

Had an awesome run this morning. Thank you very much to my running friends, Nancy in particular, who coaxed me out of the warm comfort of my home Sunday morning to go running up on the Southern Links Trail. I’ve … Continue reading →

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exploring other options

Posted on February 17, 2012

Couldn’t help but be amused when I read that Colorado’s Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson is billing Mitt Romney $25,000 for campaign security, after the fact. It stemmed from a single campaign event at which no less than 60 Sheriff’s … Continue reading →

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Freedom for whom?

Posted on February 16, 2012

I see that House Rep. Kevin Daley was among the sponsors of House Resolution 185, and voted for it. It passed 67-39 yesterday. HR 185 is a resolution “to memorialize Congress to enact the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act … Continue reading →

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partay!

Posted on February 16, 2012

It only happens every two years. And, yes, this is one of those years. It’s the Mardi Gras Party to benefit Kids in New Directions (KIND). In a serendipitous twist, it’s on St. Patrick’s Day! That’s right, tickets are on … Continue reading →

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power tools

Posted on February 15, 2012

I heard the car coming up the driveway. I had barely opened the door. And before I knew what had happened, I was suddenly dangerously in possession of a Sawzall, complete with the correct attachment for the job that needed … Continue reading →

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and more hearts

Posted on February 14, 2012

I love a little creativity. Somebody at work was art-carred by their Valentine with balloons and messages painted on the vehicle’s window. You gotta love that. You can’t help smiling. Applause. And now for a little Valentine rant with our … Continue reading →

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