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...
Farmyard Memories: The Chickens That Followed My Father
By Stanley Hagemeyer, a Great Lakes Energy cooperative member
When I was growing up, our family lived on a farm with four cows, about 20...
Hidden Northern Michigan Treasure For All Ages
North on M-149, 12 miles from Manistique, lies gorgeous Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Spring), Michigan’s largest spring. It’s an oval spring measuring 200 feet in diameter...
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...
There’s Magic In A Frog Pond
By Steve Begnoche, Great Lakes Energy member
Two ponds near our Upper Peninsula cottage along the shore of Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay are mere puddles compared...
Shades of Lavender: A Dream Come True
By Janene Rawlinson, Midwest Energy & Communications Member
Imagine rows of purple flowers and the scent of lavender in the air. In addition to its...
Oliver And My Father
By Karen Reilly, Midwest Energy & Communications member
Karen is a co-op member who is a nature-lover at heart and enjoys bird-watching, exploring woodlands, gardening...
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...
Reflections On Our Pond
By Kathy Fila, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
Our 24-year-old son came over today with youthful enthusiasm and energy, claiming he would get the pond...
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...
Grilled to Perfection Recipes Due by April 1
Share your favorite “Grilled to Perfection” recipe with us by April 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
