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What’s Flying: Trumpeter swans are stopping by

“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” —  Mark Twain   This quote has been used before. Yet, this speaks more to spring in the Upper Peninsula than just about any other. Many places can see a quick change in their spring weather during the ...

Reading the classics

Sixth graders at Father Marquette Catholic Academy in Marquette are shown during a recent reading of the classics. “Reading the classics helps students attain a higher vocabulary, an understanding of earlier ways of life, and leads to incredible discussions about plot development,” school ...

Spring’s on the way (really, it is!)

“It’s a great event to get outside and enjoy nature. I find it very exciting no matter how many times I see bald eagles.” — Karen Armstrong. Spring days are coming. Last Saturday provided a tiny hint of what is to come with a day-long spell of sunshine. The time of year has come when ...

Christie’s Chronicles: Perfecting the art of proactive thinking

A while back, a former colleague and I talked about a possible book that would be titled “It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time.” It was to be about situations than went awry. That book never materialized. However, I might want to work on a book called “Are You Sure You Want to Do ...

February’s end has sense of hope

“In February there is everything to hope for and nothing to regret.” — Patience Strong The final days of February always bring the sense of hope to Upper Peninsula residents. While there is still at least a solid month of winter lingering, maybe more, the signs of spring are ...

New at Peter White Public Library

Rom Coms on Hoopla This February, I encourage you to enjoy our new streaming service Hoopla, which includes ebooks, audiobooks, music, TV, movies, kids content and more. This new service features all kinds of content, but this week I am showcasing some romantic features that are currently available. Visit www.hoopladigital.com to sign-up, if you do not already have an account. “The Last Anniversary” by Liane Moriarty (eBook and audiobook) — If you are a fan of “Big Little Lies,” “Nine Perfect Strangers” or “Apples Never Fall,” this book is for you. Written by Liane ...