I suspect that most of us have had one of those crazy dreams where we end up in some embarrassing predicament. Whether we show up at school or work without pants or speak in front of a large group of strangers with our fly open or our blouse unbuttoned in the wrong...
This year has pushed us near our limits of endurance. We need each other now more than ever. And yet we are divided as a nation. Segregated by red and blue, we’ve allowed ourselves to be manipulated by ideology and selective fear. Some of us fear people who think...
Are you one of us? How we answer this question affects what happens next. For the last two mornings, Cyndi had the news turned on when I came up stairs. She wanted an update on election results. Still no clear answer. Just a lot of speculation about possibilities....
My family is divided when it comes to cheering for either Michigan State or the University of Michigan in sporting events. I enjoy the rivalry since I don’t have sufficient attachment to either school to solidify my allegiance. I didn’t grow up in Michigan, and I’ve...
Who ever heard of harvesting spinach in the middle of winter? I know at least two people with firsthand experience. Matt, Manager of Asbury Farms, and his sidekick, Michael. A new addition, Jennifer, is taking care of watering so that this dynamic-duo can focus on...
We finished our discussions of Finding Peace in an Anxious World this past Wednesday. If you haven’t read this book you may want to consider reading it at some point. The Serenity Prayer is a reliable source of inspiration for millions. And this book offers additional...
The Discovery Channel posted a casting call using Twitter on July 31, 2013, with the dare to "Survive the 21-day challenge." Season one of "Naked and Afraid" aired in 2015. Despite skepticism, the ratings for this reality show set new records for its genre. The...
Two years after the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, members of Congress approved the 25th Amendment. Ratified in 1967, this law lays out a process for the continuation of leadership if the President cannot carry out their duties because of death,...
Adolf Hitler rose to power in 1932, setting himself up to become a dictator the following year. That same year, WWI veterans demonstrating in Washington DC and demanding bonus money promised for serving in the war were forcefully removed by the U.S. military. This...
October is our fall cooking contest. Have a favorite dish using fall vegetables, such as butternut squash, or perhaps a fruit like apples? Take a selfie or two while preparing your recipe along with the finished dish and send it to us. The best ten entries all win a...