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...
A Thrice-Worn Dress
By Laura Payne, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
A refreshing trend has begun in the world of weddings. Brides are not always looking for the...
Little Teacher, Big Lesson
Isn’t it amazing when kids teach you something you already know but haven’t bothered to practice? My 3-year-old grandson Lincoln schooled me recently. You...
The Turtle Race Tradition
By Jean Alexander, Great Lakes Energy member. Jean enjoys sports, nature and going “up north” to Michigan as often as possible.
Every summer since 1986 our family travels...
Old Friends
By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member
It has been said that “old friends are the bestfriends.” I surely agree. Growing up...
A Family Quilt
By Mary Ellen Wynes, a HomeWorks Tri-County Cooperative member
A single mom and career woman years before it was common, my grandma never had time...
The Salted Christmas Goose
On Christmas Day, Ma always got up first and stuffed the Christmas goose. This year was no different. She stuffed the goose and salted...
Sunken Treasure
By Bob Wilson, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
My family has owned a summer cottage on Lake Charlevoix since 1941, and just down the...
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...
Last Train Ride
By Tom McWhorter, Cherryland Electric Cooperative member
My grandmother lived in Lake Odessa and sometime in the mid-’50s, she took a train to Grand Rapids. She...
Salads With a Twist Recipes Due by March 1
Share your favorite “Salads With a Twist” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill....
