As we head towards spring, decide to join the “crop” of yardeners who resolve to grow green this year. No, this is not another article to preach or “guilt” you into being green. It’s not…Continue Reading
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Gardening……always a winner
During all the campaigning leading up to the Obama administration, there was a lot of talk about “day one” of a new administration. The Better World Campaign held an “On Day One” contest collecting ideas…Continue Reading
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The Tree of Liberty
Driving through downtown Grand Rapids on Thursday 9/11 2008, stopped by the Ford Museum to find the Boy Scouts saluting the flag continuously throughout the day. What a wonderful demonstration of how we need to be…Continue Reading
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A Mind Employed
Thomas Jefferson said “a mind employed is always happy.” He must have been one happy guy because a visit to Monticello proves the wheels were always spinning in his mind. The same man who drafted…Continue Reading
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As long as grass grows…..
Memorial day, originally called Decoration day, has its roots in the 1800’s following the Civil War. Many different cities and towns lay claim to to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. Womens groups in…Continue Reading