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Routines … not so bad after all

Jul 28, 2010Column

I think it’s fun that I can still have self-revelations at my age. I’m not talking about the physical ones. Yes, those are happening too, but I’m really talking about…

I’m changing — not jumping — in July

Jun 24, 2010Column

The days are flying by. It took me a while to begin writing this column — and not because I didn’t have anything to say (When does that happen?). It…

Restaurant Review: Mama Bear’s Café

May 26, 2010

Old Town is known for the quaint little restaurants that line the streets of Grand River and Turner. Although I hadn’t been to Mama Bear’s before, I was sure I…

Summer Fun Abounds in Lansing — Let’s Go!

May 26, 2010

Well, we’ve been waiting and waiting. And, it’s finally here … summer. You would think that the people of Michigan would be tops in patience. We have been waiting for…

Practical, Proactive & Protective: Olson is Eco-Chic

Apr 27, 2010Cover Story

It could be that tiny fairies or Mother Nature herself dropped a little “green” dust on our budding environmentalist when she was just a baby. Whatever the case, Tonia Olson…

Spring Forward with Eco-Chic Flair

Apr 27, 2010Column

Sometimes we simply take things for granted. It’s so easy to just go about your merry old way trotting through life, not truly seeing or appreciating how we’re taken care…

Beauty Goes Beyond

Mar 25, 2010Column

There are so many clichés when it comes to being beautiful. It’s in the “eye of the beholder” or it’s “only skin deep.” I say that no matter what is…

Perspective. Eat it up.

Feb 24, 2010Column

Each person is born viewing life from the same place. You need food, shelter and the loving arms of a caretaker. After those first few moments, we begin having experiences…

Love Your Way Through Life

Jan 27, 2010Column

In February, you have to talk about love. If you didn’t, it would almost be criminal. And since I’m not interested in spending any time behind bars … I think…

Happy Birthday, Baby!

Jan 6, 2010Column

I’m struggling to identify the perfect gift for my two-year-old … I know what you’re thinking. But I do have a baby. You’re holding her right now. She is two…

Refresh Your Outlook for the New Year

Dec 23, 2009Column

This is one of my favorite times of year. January gives everyone a chance for a do-over. That’s right. Whatever happened in 2009 can be viewed as a learning experience,…

Suzy Merchant Sports a Love for People that Wins Hearts

Nov 23, 2009Cover Story

When Suzy Merchant bounced into town, the people of Greater Lansing received more than a new Michigan State University (MSU) women’s basketball head coach. They got a small town gal…

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