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A Message From Beyond The Grave

By: Brian Maiki, Alger Delta Cooperative member. Brian is in his 25th year of adult education, teaching technology classes to people from all walks of...

A Glimpse Through The Thousand-Yard Stare

Darren Bettinger, Midwest Energy & Communications Growing up on the lake, I always looked forward to visits from my grandfather. He lived out of the...

Building A Backyard Bird Oasis

Earlier this month, I was sitting in the lunchroom trying to think of something to add to the usual lunchtime banter. “Oh, check this...

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....

Exploring Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Along the eastern shores of Lake Michigan lies an oasis in Oceana County where stunning sand dunes meet sparkling serene waters. The unique landscape...

The Orchard

By Rebecca Carlson, Cherryland Electric Cooperative memberRebecca is a college English professor. She enjoys traveling, writing, and paddle boarding on West Bay.  The best angle from...

Rural Michigan Pickleball

By Christopher Mulder, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Member My mom was a trendsetter when she picked up and started to share her newfound pickleball game...

Should I Change My Charging Habits?

Four things to know about extending rechargeable battery life Many of us are so connected to our phones, tablets, and laptops that we panic when...

Featured Recipe: Cherry Freezer Jam

By Deanne Quain, Great Lakes Energy 4 cups sugar2 cups finely chopped tart cherries1 package SURE-JELL Premium Fruit Pectin3/4 cup watersmall glass or plastic containers...

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...

Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1

Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...