Category Archives: Lapeer

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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ergonomics fail

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Oh so many years ago I worked at what was then the brand new headquarters for Haworth. Pretty sweet. The building was actually a living, breathing showcase for the product they manufactured – office interior systems. So naturally everyone had … Continue reading →

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historic courthouse on the cusp of snow & dark

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Well, that’s the historic courthouse tonight. Looked pretty in the cold, wet, soon-to-be-snow rain with the glow of the holiday lights along the street. It was fun to walk up to the courthouse in the almost dark and walk through … 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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city race

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Hmmm. So, Dan Farrington, of all people, loses his spot on the Lapeer City Commission. From my own observations, Farrington stood out as a commissioner who was not afraid to ask questions, and was very capable of driving a little … Continue reading →

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look up

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Got kicked out of the Dairy Queen last night. But it was a good thing, really, and they were very, very nice about it. I just had a hankering for one of those cherry-dipped cones (with vanilla inside, of course!) … Continue reading →

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synergy

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Got in 3.1 miles with the 2nd Wind runners at Elite Feet this morning. Way, way cool to have the support of this group. This is just part of the group in these pics, since others were still out running. … 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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clikt-it: flooding in the park downtown

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

when it rains….

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stop sign delineators

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

now you know That’s a set of the new stop sign delineators that are popping up around the county – the long skinny, red reflectors on the posts.  If you’ve driven at night in an area that has them, it’s … Continue reading →

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