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Life After Newspapers
Today is the third anniversary of the beginning of the rest of my life. It was three years ago almost to the hour that a few well-rehearsed words sliced the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Month: March 2012
Recreation
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Why Knitting is My Favorite Hobby
As a young girl, I couldn’t wait to be old enough for my mother to teach me how to knit. When I was about eight, she bought me a “knitting [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Business
What Does Coaching Do for You?
Its one of those little unspoken secrets. It’s probably right up there with publicly discussion your salary, an ex-spouse, or venereal disease. Very few people publicly acknowledge making use of [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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The spotlight’s on Timeline: Whose? Facebook’s or mine?
Follow us on Facebook. My eyes caught the familiar invitation on the bottom of a catalog I brought in with the daily mail. Probably it grabbed my attention because my [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means To Me
It was only a matter of time before circumstances lined up in such a way to send me over the edge into a rant about respect in society today. It [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Business
Your Followers: Quality vs. Quantity
A never-ending question: What are your thoughts about Quality vs. Quantity of Followers? Should I focus on quality, or number of Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or other network followers?
In a word: Don’t. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Spring-blooming trees beautify area, prove city’s foresight with streetscape
Drives around Howell these days are decorated by white dogwoods* in their spring-blossom splendor. Clustered around parking lots, standing tall along Sibley Street and Michigan Avenue, popping up in yards [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Art
Howell Public Arts Initiative Contest seeking entries
Reproductions of winning entries from a new art competition will be on display on the walls and sidewalks of Howell this summer. The competition is open to artists of all [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Books
Books for Babies
The Brighton District Library is working with the Department of Public Health and Pregnancy Help Clinic to bring a new early literacy program to parents of newborns in Livingston County. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Make edible baskets for your Easter eggs
Aren’t these adorable? They are the perfect little thing to put on your Easter table. And they are completely edible. Kids and adults alike will love them. I wanted to [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Phony self-esteem and the real deal
When my son was in kindergarten at the local public school, twenty years ago, developing self-esteem was one of the main goals. Teachers used numerous ways to work [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Village O’Pinckney Races to Victory!
Sometimes, you just have to have fun, even in Village government. When the St Patrick’s Day Parade started years ago, I challenged neighboring municipalities to compete in the Paddy Wagon [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Art
Stitching a sentimental journey
For some time I’ve wanted to try my hand at a fabric book. Wasn’t sure how I would go about it so I visited Monarch Quilts in Genoa and Jane [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Here come the goats, there goes the neighborhood!
My neighbors bought three goats last fall. Well, this spring I have hundreds of big black flies just sitting all over the siding at the south end of my house, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Say Something Nice
When I was young, my mom taught me this wise saying: “If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all.” I have tried to abide by [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Yesterday’s Coffee: The blog that keeps stirring a ‘brew-haha’
Brouhaha or ‘brew-haha’ — however you picture it, Yesterday’s Coffee percolates many writing adventures. Some are a bit weak; some are heavy duty; some sweetly reminisce of days gone by. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Farewell, Whitney, we hardly knew you, but your special magic will haunt us forever
We hear so many stories of superstars destroying their lives with drugs and booze that it’s a wonder that we are affected any more. Thus my surprise at the sorrow [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Business
15 Ways You Can Be a Better Speaker
In the past three years, I have spoken with a number of audiences. And I have found the experience to not only be rewarding but surprisingly enjoyable.
15 Lessons Learned, for you. [CLICK TO READ MORE]