Mary Welsh: A Lifetime of Celebrating in Style
Mary Welsh knows a thing or two about celebrations. As former owner of the Evergreen Grill in East Lansing and current assistant manager of the State Room at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Center, Welsh has dedicated her career to making sure her customers celebrate in style. From the perfect place setting, to an eye-catching centerpiece, to a menu...
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Restaurant Review: Copper
I often use the nickname “East LA” when describing East Lansing. It’s my way of giving a big-city vibe to our sweet, little college town. There is someone else who is trying to do the same thing. The Walnut Hills Country Club now offers a public restaurant called Copper that is looking to bring a “modern twist on American cuisine” to the Capital...
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Reader’s Lounge: Empowered By Words
Adults and Teens Can Find Inspiration in These Books It has been quite some time since I last felt compelled to proclaim, “You must read this book,” to anyone and everyone I meet. But as this year’s season of thanks approaches, I have encountered just such a story — that of East Lansing resident, Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, and his work with the AIDS...
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Local Women: Erin Oakley
Disc Golf Gal This Thanksgiving Erin Oakley is grateful that she has a family who loves disc golfing as much as she does. While most people crash on the couch, after she and her family share the holiday together, enjoying food and stories with relatives, Oakley, her husband and her daughter love to get out and play some disc golf. “My husband played before...
Continue ReadingWith A Capital EM: Good People, Good Food, Thankful Editor
I’m not gonna lie. I have a real thing for sushi. Not uncommon I realize. But a big problem when you’re living in a small, sans sushi, town. You see, until about two years ago I was the kind of Capital Area resident who took our great city for granted. (I know, GASP!) I came here years ago, a college freshmen (GO STATE!) and I loved it so much, I just...
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Local Women: Laura Peiffer
It’s All About the Boys It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least it is for Laura Peiffer. She loves the fall season and everything that comes with it. Peiffer lit up with excitement when talking about the change in the colors and cool, crisp weather. Halloween and Thanksgiving are also big favorites in the Peiffer household. “What makes the...
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Local Women: Irene Saucedo-Smith
Mom to More Than 100 She’s a friend, a confidant, an advisor and a mother to not one, but 115 girls. Irene Saucedo-Smith is the house director of a sorority on Michigan State University’s (MSU’s) campus. “Girls will come knock on my door asking for Band-Aids, popcorn, bleach, sewing needs, you name it, they’ve asked me for it,” said Saucedo-Smith. She...
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Image Focus: Up Your Style As Temps Go Down
I am in a state of shock as I write this column — could it really be November all ready? Seriously, where did the time go — and how is it that 2011 is knocking on the door? I know people who are nearly done with their Holiday shopping while my number one focus is to finish up my kids “good” Halloween candy before it all starts tasting the same. Since...
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Local Women: Shirin Timms
Connecting Communities Thanksgiving is a time of gathering and focusing on what we are grateful for. For Shirin Timms, executive director at the Refugee Development Center in Lansing and a professor of political science at Jackson Community College, this is a day to day perspective. “I believe in generosity, I think we should always try to be generous with...
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Five Easy Ways to Keep the Holidays Affordable
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again, but the holiday season is right around the corner. If you’re like me, you get a little stressed with all the holiday get-togethers, shopping and spending. Thankfully, there are some simple ways to maintain your sanity and keep the holidays affordable this year. 1. Set a budget for the holidays. Budgeting...
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Nonprofit: Capital Area United Way
Volunteer and Make a Difference Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Capital Area United Way has many opportunities for you to get involved in helping the community. Along with their annual campaigns to raise money for the community, Capital Area United Way hosts monthly service projects. Last month they held a day of caring where more than...
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Take A Memo: 9 to 5 The Musical Comes to the Wharton Center
If you were around in 1980, you probably remember the movie 9 to 5 starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. And even if you weren’t around in 1980, chances are you’ve heard the iconic tune 9 to 5 that was written by Dolly Parton for the movie. 9 to 5 told the tale of women with a work environment that left much to be desired. With a not-so-great...
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