No one asked, but… • Kudos to those in the city who are using some strategic thinking as they cut the grass in public areas. The topic came up on social media a few days ago when people noticed the lawn being mowed at the “triangle” on Lakeshore Boulevard. Some had been concerned that the grass wasn’t being cut, and ... Continue Reading
Big Boxes, Big Trucks and Big Moves
Truckin' with Meijer Some of the big box stores… you know, the ones that have used legal means to pay less taxes, also do some good things for the community. You remember don't you, a few years ago when the Michigan legislature passed a new law to allow businesses to reclassify their buildings, and bla, bla, bla… they ... Continue Reading
School Board Meeting Minutes (Unofficial)
Redmen Back on the Agenda For those of you who didn’t attend Monday night’s MAPS School Board meeting, with the Redmen nickname issue being the headliner, I offer my recollection of what I saw and heard over the full 244 minutes. Yes… 244 minutes. That’s four hours and change. First, the crowd was smaller than I ... Continue Reading
Walking the Island • Redmen on the Agenda
Walkers vs Riders IF WE KNOW ONE THING for certain… we know you can’t make everybody happy, all of the time. The recent decision to expand walking hours on Presque Isle undoubtedly left a number of residents both troubled by the process as well as disappointed with the decision. At the same time, there are most ... Continue Reading
Challenging Days for People with FOMO
IF YOU'RE KEEPING UP with 21st century acronyms, you probably know about FOMO, or, the fear of missing out. It’s been defined as, “the feeling or perception that others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It involves a deep sense of envy and affects ... Continue Reading