Category Archives: community

night run

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

That’s just because it’s cool. So Elite Feet had their Fun Run tonight to benefit the Stone Soup Food Pantry in Lapeer. Runners (and walkers) brought $5 worth of non-perishable food or a cash donation. I called my friend Lori … Continue reading →

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christmas cacti

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

The holidays are seriously coming into bloom now. Had our office party tonight, which was actually very nice, and I had the opportunity to chat with several people with whom I usually only have time for those fly-by greetings. Fun … Continue reading →

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sky’s the limit

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Local officials are mulling over the proposed I-69 International Trade Corridor, a regional economic development corporation reaching from Shiawassee to Huron County, in today’s CP. Begs the question again about what really creates jobs, what really helps to develop the … Continue reading →

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small business saturday

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day. This was a no-brainer for me. Not only did I have to work, but mixing it up with a crowd of, shall we say, very focused shoppers holds no appeal for me whatsoever. So, … Continue reading →

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weekend roaming

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Run. Tend to life’s necessities. Think. Overthink. Start over. Think new. Chris Guillebeau: “Don’t just escape from something, escape to something.” Iced mocha at Zuma in Birmingham. Of course, had to visit Borders to see how things look now. And … Continue reading →

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dinner at Ted’s Place

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

The All-Star salad was fresh and crisp. Reports are the chicken was excellent. Service perfecto. Great spot to sit and chat outside over our Arnold Palmers.

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alain de botton: pleasures & sorrows of work

Posted on July 8, 2009 by

 just pondering… again Not so long ago, I caught part of Neal Conan’s NPR radio show, Talk of the Nation. His guest was Alain de Botton, who recently published a book on The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work. One of … Continue reading →

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lapeer county independence day

Posted on July 5, 2009 by

quintessential Wow. What a fantastic weekend. Just endless good, clean fun. Started off, of course, with the Friday night Bump-n-Run in North Branch. It did not disappoint. I love watching the kids’ faces, and how they love the countdown at … Continue reading →

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thursday night concerts in the park

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

I know it’s hot, but it’s also Thursday.  Thursday’s the day you can sip lemonade whilst lounging in your lawn chair, listening to music in the ‘out of doors.’  Yep, just a reminder that several of our municipalities have outdoor … Continue reading →

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public meetings

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

I have attended quite a few public meetings in Lapeer County, especially over the last couple of years.  I’ve heard the proceedings for a number of township boards, the road commission, the county commission, city and village councils.  It’s really … Continue reading →

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