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70 Things I Have Learned at (nearly) 70, by Stephen Cain
Last week’s installment of Things I Have Learned featured our youngest contributor, so it seems fitting that this week’s guest blogger is our oldest, about three times Brian’s age. Stephen … Continue reading
Creativity tips from Creative Cookie Lesley Williams
Fellow Michigander in Brooklyn Lesley Williams is a creative force to be reckoned with. Her blog Creative Cookie is largely about her passion for fashion — she charmed her way … Continue reading
James Tobin, historical author, on how and why he writes
This post continues an occasional series on writers — how and why they write, what inspires them and how they overcome challenges like writer’s block and rejection. Previously we’ve heard … Continue reading
Crafty gal author Jennifer Worick on how and why she writes
Can I just say how much fun this series is? I’m learning a lot by getting a wonderful peek inside the brains of some excellent writers. Today we get the … Continue reading
On meeting three Michigan alums who are huge in the foodie world
Late last year, I got the most amazing freelance gig: interview three University of Michigan graduates who all had connections to the recently closed Gourmet magazine. It started with an … Continue reading
Life after newspapers, by my old editor, Maria Stuart
My second job after college was at the weekly South Lyon Herald. We covered a small town in southeast Michigan like a big, wooly blanket — as the education reporter, … Continue reading
Will ArtPrize reinvent Grand Rapids?
Today, election season kicked off in Grand Rapids, Mich. Not to choose a mayor, but to decide who will win about $450,000 in prize money up for grabs in ArtPrize. … Continue reading
Rob Pasick coaches leaders on finding balance
I met Rob Pasick years ago, when I was business editor at the Ann Arbor News and he was an interesting local character — a psychologist and executive coach and … Continue reading
Brewing up a life change: Matt and Rene Greff, Arbor Brewing Co. and Corner Brewery
Matt and Rene Greff run two popular businesses – Arbor Brewing Co., a brewpub in Ann Arbor, which spawned Corner Brewery, a microbrewery in Ypsilanti where they bottle beer for … Continue reading
Want to do good? There’s an app for that.
You’d like to be a better person, right? But you’re busy and sometimes in the crush of meetings and errands and chores, your day-to-day obligations might crowd out your focus … Continue reading
