Summer Thrills
Summer means "vacation" to many, and memories of family road trips along with the familiar mantra Mom and Dad grew weary of hearing: “Are...
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....
Thumbs Up For The Thumb!
Quick! Name your favorite part of our state. Many will say the U.P., Leelanau County, or Grand Traverse Bay. My hunch is some will...
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...
The Quilt Lady
Eleanor Howard’s story began when she was eight years old and asked her mother how to quilt. As a team, they pieced together Eleanor’s...
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...
The Glamping Trend
If your idea of roughing it means finding the ice machine on another floor of your hotel, glamping might be for you!
Glamping or “glamorous...
The Wheels on the Bus
Admit it. You just sang “go round and round” in your head. September brings cooler temperatures, football season, and the start of a new school year accompanied...
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...
Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger Give Back To Community
The fall season brings colorful leaves, crisp air, and all things orange. Fall also ushers in firearm deer season, the biggest hunting season in...














