Category Archives: Michigan

meap, meap

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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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and more hearts

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

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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grassroots & hearts

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

The driving was frightful on Saturday in the wake of the snowfall, but that did not deter dedicated grassroots activists from following through on their plans. People working towards the recall of Sen. Phil Pavlov hosted a Valentine-themed petition signing … Continue reading →

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blankie up

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

This lady is a wonderful inspiration. She’s Lorraine Suva, the leader of the Alzheimer’s and Wounded Veterans Blankie Project. She is so full of heart and energy, it spills over onto everyone who crosses her path – although many of … Continue reading →

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