Love on the Line
Lineworkers don’t work alone on your electric co-op’s power lines. Whether they are climbing 45-foot poles, restoring power, or clearing tree limbs to prevent...
Promises, Promises
The wind blows often on our country acre just outside Mason. It gathers speed over the open field to our west and rises over...
Change is Certain
Last summer, a dog walked into the Bay Pines Veterinary Clinic, near Harbor Springs. He must have been amazed when the staff knew him by...
New Things
I just learned, from my son Jon, while we were camping in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore after Labor Day, that I’ve been peeling bananas...
Inspired By Todd
Twenty seven seasons of attending the National Trout Festival in Kalkaska, MI, has provided me with a cherished collection of memories. I’ve enjoyed it...
Tortured Text
I recently wrote a note in a card. It was a simple note in a simple card for my wife Barbara’s birthday. The card...
Independence
The boy stood on second base waiting for the next batter to get to the plate. He looked towards the outfield and saw a...
Friendly Skies
If you’re flying somewhere this Thanksgiving, good luck. Not only will you be joining millions of other passengers in the friendly skies on one...
For the Love of Wood
We bought a table and two chairs a few months ago. They’re counter-height and sit in a bay window where we can catch the...
Blood and Rumors
I give blood when I can. I’m not going to set any records for donations, but the drops and pints are adding up, and...