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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Michigan Memories

It was 1942, and I was four years old when my parents moved about six miles to a different farm home. There had been...

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,...

Air Fryer Favorites Recipes Due By March 1

Share your favorite “Air Fryer Favorites” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...