Columns

“What mighty contests arise from trivial things.” — Alexander Pope Upon reading the death notice for Norman G. Platt this morning, all the memories came flooding back, along with the…

by Kathy Hamman Miller Pan fried salmon and vegetables Salmon Vegetables of choice Mushrooms Dash of honey Olive oil Traditional basil pesto sauce and spread Start by choosing your family’s…

by Phyllis McCrossin A high school friend has earned a residency at the Pamlico Rose Institute, where she spends her days creating truly beautiful stained glass art. I am so…

The Michigan Health Department, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan High School Athletic Association Wednesday afternoon announced winter high school contact sports can start Monday, Feb. 8. This means girls’…

Now that Jospeh R. Biden Jr. is president, Covid-19 is disappearing,  right?  Really... it isn't? But Joe told us once he was elected and his administration took over, they would…

by Kathy Hamman Miller Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup evaporated milk         (shake well before pouring)  2 Tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla …

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s the start of another quiet week. King and I are back at the trailer while the boys are at their father’s for the week. The good…