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Treasuring the moment: It’s time to move on
February 18, 2012 I was grudgingly washing dishes, up to my elbows in fluffy white suds and cereal bowls, dreaming of automatic dishwashers, when out of the blue the thought came: What if I knew this was the last tim... more »» 
Entertainment roundup
February 11, 2012 MARQUETTE — Jeff Jennings will debut his new CD today. The Negaunee native, who nows lives and teaches in Green Bay, Wis. more »» 
Me, a grown up? A lighthearted moment of adulthood
February 11, 2012 When did you feel like a grown up for the very first time? Sure, there are universal moments of feeling like you’d arrived in full adulthood, like earning your driver’s license or registering to vote. more »» 
Life with a View
February 4, 2012 Last week I found a story on Slate.com arguing that people wearing pajamas in public is not a sign of the decline of civilization. more »» 
MUSHER, WRITER
February 4, 2012 MARQUETTE — Jackie Winkowski has been an author for a lot longer than most people might think. more »» 
UPDATE THE ON THE ARTISTS
January 28, 2012 MARQUETTE — Here are two updates on stories covered in recent weeks in local entertainment: Papa Crow Marquette resident Jeff Krebs, who performs under the name Papa Crow, has received accolades... more »» 
Forever lazy: When did we give up on looking our best?
January 28, 2012 When did Americans get Forever Lazy? While I have been known to revel in lounging now and again, to hear/see a product with that name marketed as something to aspire owning is a bit much. more »» 
DRINKING UP
January 21, 2012 MARQUETTE — Fathers and sons find many ways to bond, but Randy and Kevin Kluck found an unusual, but fun, project to do together. more »»
Woman’s best friend: Dog is a lifesaver
January 21, 2012 Last week I received a voicemail from a woman who said I might want to write about a friend of hers, whose dog had saved her life. more »» 
SINGING THE BLUES
January 14, 2012 MARQUETTE — Lorrie Hayes is thrilled about the Flat Broke Blues Band’s latest CD, “FB3. more »»
Kindness overwhelms: ‘Mary’ grateful for gifts received
January 14, 2012 The first person to stop in the office to visit me after my Christmas-New Year’s vacation was “Mary.” Mary, is the young woman I wrote about Dec. 17. more »» 
WE GO GREEN BAY AGAIN
January 7, 2012 MARQUETTE — Local musician Bill Etten was told by his publisher that the tune he wrote nearly 30 years ago, “We Go Green Bay,” is still a hit, but the publisher had a suggestion. more »» 
It’s a brand new year, but the same old me
January 7, 2012 You’re welcome. That’s for everyone out there who’s already broken their New Year’s resolutions, because no matter how quickly you fell, you at least outlasted me. Even if you cracked at 12:01 a.m. more »» 
New Year’s Eve
December 24, 2011 MARQUETTE — One week from tonight, the world will say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012. Many revelers will be out and about on New Year’s Eve, looking for fu. more »»
The true gifts of Christmas: Family and friends
December 24, 2011 You can deck the halls, bake the cookies, mail the cards and wrap the gifts, but the best part of Christmas can’t be frosted or topped with a bow. more »» 
A DREAM REALIZED
December 17, 2011 MARQUETTE — Since he was 7 years old, Michael Hozz has had a dream. That dream has now come true. more »»
The heart of Christmas: Finding a place in the world
December 17, 2011 Christmas, at its real heart, is about a young couple with a baby on the way who had no place they were welcome. more »» 
GOING SOLO
December 10, 2011 MARQUETTE — In the heyday of the Upper Peninsula bar band scene in the 1990s, Charlie Reager was the drummer for one of the busiest groups around, Uncle Ugly. more »» 
HOLIDAY BOOKSHELF
December 3, 2011 MARQUETTE — Searching for that perfect gift for the book lover on your Christmas list? Here are some new titles that have an Upper Peninsula connection, either through author, by subject or both: n... more »» 
Forget about Snooki, give me Snooky any time
December 3, 2011 In a recent promo for Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show, the host looked perplexed when the voiceover announcer said one of guests later that night would be Nicole Polizzi. more »» |
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