A Unique Driving Lesson
When my daughter was almost 15, I took her down a narrow traffic-free dirt road in northern Michigan to teach her gear shifting in...
Catch And Release
Submitted by Sally Binard, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
Catch and Release has had a strong meaning throughout my life. As a young girl,...
Bright Spots In Dark Days
Thinking back to my fondest Michigan memories, some of them came during the darkest days of my life.
I am not only a member of...
Growing Up With Family And Community
Throughout my growing up years, my father and grandfather farmed together in Michigan’s Lapeer County. They were both full-time farmers until the mid-1950s when...
The Wonder Of Michigan Always Brings Us Home
The eldest of five siblings, I was the only one born in Michigan while my father was in boot camp. We were stationed in...
I Remember…
We invite members to share their fondest memories.
Country Lines will pay $50 for stories we publish.
Guidelines:
1. Approximately 200 words
2. Digital photos must be at...
Before The Bridge
Michigan author Luman Slade has published four books for young readers. One of his books, “There’s a Bear in the Raspberry Patch,” is a...
Berry Picking
Submitted by Joelle Majerowicz, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member
I remember going berry picking with my grandfather, Carl (Lavy) Hagstrom, in the woods...
The Red Farmhouse History
Submitted by Heather Carmona, a Great Lakes Energy member
It was the day we pulled into the driveway and I told my husband “this is...














