Almost gone
Summer is almost over. Much of the last month has felt like summer, but as I drive through the countryside, I see changes in the landscape as the bright fresh…
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Falling into the season
The slow descent into autumn has begun. Some trees are already showing hints of yellow, orange and red. I couldn’t be more excited. I love all things fall. I have…
Strength in weakness
Before moving home to Michigan, my husband and I lived in Highland Park, IL. I worked only five blocks from where we lived, so I walked to work every day.…
At the Fair
The Ogemaw County Fair was last week, which meant I had a few long and busy days. I kept a journal for each day after the official opening last Monday.…
The unsung heroes
By Mandilee Hecht From local fundraisers to charity events, community festivals to food drives, volunteers are the unsung heroes who make it all happen. Behind every smoothly-run event is usually…
Feet on the ground
By Amy Hensel
I’m generally not on top of popular culture, nor am I tuned into the film world, but Barbie, the movie, was too big to miss. I have not seen the film, but I have watched all the trailers; the scene in which a high-heeled, pink satin pump and a brown Birkenstock sandal are held up as the contrast between Barbie Land and the Real Word pretty much guaranteed that I will eventually watch this movie.
Read MoreFinding Refuge
By Mandilee Hecht Did you know Michigan has its own Everglades? It’s called the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and its a beautiful place. If you’re ever in the area, be…
Clearing it out
By Jocelyn Garza jgarza@cherryroad.com I’ve run into the same issue a few times recently—not enough storage on my devices. I know every device has a maximum amount of storage, but…
Pomp and parade
By Mandilee Hecht Anyone who could view my Google search history would surely laugh, as I am always asking it the most obscure questions. My natural curiosity and love of…