Communicating in the Age of the Emoji
A few years ago my son stood before a display of old rotary phones in an antique store, puzzled by the seemingly ancient devices....
Hug A Lineman
The lights flicker once, twice. You wait for it. Boom! A crack of lightning illuminates the night sky as thunder simultaneously rolls over your...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Holidays are a great time for tradition.
A favorite in our family was taking the kids to see Santa. With so many children all over...
One Last Mission
World War II seems like ancient history to a lot of folks. After all, it ended nearly 70 years ago! Never mind that 16...
Are You a Michiganian or a Michigander?
Based on the positive feedback on its debut, “Jack’s Journal” looks to be a winner in the eyes of many Country Lines readers. So...
Surf’s Up
While most of us prepare for a snow storm by stopping by the gas station or grocery store, one Northern Michigan native is waxing...
Winter’s in the Rear View Mirror
Whew! Winter is finally in our rear view mirrors. All of Michigan’s 83 counties experienced a humdinger, didn’t they? Persistent cold, high accumulations without a traditional midseason thaw,...
Disability 101: A Lesson in Respect
By Jack O’Malley, WTCM 103.5 FM Traverse City and host of Jack’s Journal on 9 & 10 News
“Well, Jack,” said the doctor, examining my...
Restoring The Great Lakes Lighthouses
Scattered along Michigan’s shoreline and numbering over 200 at their peak, the Great Lakes lighthouses once served as a beacon of hope to the...
Beaver Island’s Music Festival Offers Unique Vibes In A Throwback Setting
With a population of 600 living on 56 square miles of land off the coast of Charlevoix in Lake Michigan and accessible only by...
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,...
