Wild Art

Mushrooms are unassuming and hard to unearth sometimes, but totally worth the time and effort to bring out into the light. A little like...

THE ‘Y’-BRARY

Summertime in Michigan can be a scene right out of a fairy tale. An abundance of activities, experiences, and natural beauty that rivals any...

The Ford Confusion

By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications Cooperative member I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, not far from my grandparents in Lowell....

Celebrating the Magical Northern Michigan Morel Season

Every spring, a charming lakeside Michigan town gathers to celebrate the marvelous morel mushrooms. For more than 60 years, those merry for morels have...

The Thrill Of The Chill

By Yvette Pecha It’s February in Michigan, and the deep freeze is here. Some people will complain, some will seek respite in warmer regions, and...

Spring Gardening

By Kris Rigling, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member One of my fondest memories growing up was coming home from school in the spring on the...

An Eggceptional Experience I Will Never Forget!

I will never forget my visit to an ethnic art fair outside of Detroit’s Cobo Hall at the age of 12. It is one...

The Generational Dresses

By Sharon Libich, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member In 1978, I found my wedding dress in the pages of bridal magazines—a far...

Building Beyond Bricks

Strong houses are made of concrete, lumber, and shingles, but a strong home is much more—it’s a place for family, for coming together, and...

Road Trippin’ With Christal Frost: Legends, Loss, & Restoration

https://youtu.be/8CGoThL-HMY I think everyone can relate to wanting to “get away from it all.” The chance to disconnect from our modern lives and reconnect with...

Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1

Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...