It’s become a tradition — For years, Lake Michigan beaches, nearby ski resorts, and majestic sunsets have drawn my husband, Sam, and I to Northwest Michigan. The quaint shops, fabulous restaurants, and scenic drives add to the allure, but nothing gave me a bigger thrill than fingering Ernest Hemingway’s hole. I found it by accident Sam and I wandered into…

He gave me something far more precious — We both needed some mending I met Tommy in Ann Arbor at a place where broken people went to get fixed. I had a few dents and scratches that were easily buffed and smoothed out. Tommy needed his engine changed. We got to know each other between treatments. There wasn’t an attraction between us, instead…

I think I set a world record — The invitation My uncle called me a few weeks before Christmas on a Wednesday night. “My church is having some inspirational speakers and music tonight. It’s the Catholic equivalent of a revival.” He chuckled. “Afterward, there’s going to be several priests hearing confessions. Wanna go?” I made a face. “Sure.” I didn’t…

How confession was key to my mental health — It wasn’t the first time I had come to talk to this priest. We’d met privately a couple times before. I was going on my fifth consecutive year of pain, fear, and misery. There was no end in sight. I clung to my torso with my arms crossed as if…

Are you as excited as I am? — One of the most beloved coming-of-age novels is Judy Blume’s Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. The book published in 1970 has been adapted to a movie and will be hitting the big screen April 28, 2023. While the book is over 50 years old, reading it is still…

He threw in the towel hours after it was announced he had the job — After taking office Sunday, The Detroit News reported Justice Kyra Bolden, appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, chose Peter Martel, an ex-convict as her key aide. Just hours after the announcement, The Detroit News reported Peter Martel resigned. This was after scathing criticism from Justice Bernstein, fellow member of the court…