As a small child, long, long ago in Detroit, all I wanted for Christmas was Fisher Price Little People. I can remember this, even though I was only in kindergarten. My parents, who were not very well off at the time, came through with a little help from Santa and I was thrilled. After two ...
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, but this one will be unlike any other except perhaps last year’s. Businesses everywhere are dealing with short staffs and supply chain issues. Because of those, many businesses also must deal with unruly customers who have no patience and take ...
“We do not weave the web of life; we are merely a strand in it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.” — Chief Si’ahl Seattle Suquamish Leader. There is a new front in the “War on Christmas.” The Stoneleigh P, an upscale bar in Dallas, Texas, is limiting play of Mariah ...
As an adult, I’ll admit that sometimes it’s hard to remember gifts I’ve gotten for Christmases past. These days, I have clearer memories of gifts I’ve given to friends and family than gifts I’ve received. But, to me, the best Christmas gifts are the ones you don’t expect; the ones ...
Alpena city officials are moving closer to paid parking downtown than they have in years. We support that decision, because it’s a necessary evil. No one likes to pay for parking. It’s frustrating and can get expensive if you work or live downtown and want to park close to your place of ...
Michigan’s longstanding rivalry with the Buckeyes on the college gridiron is no secret. Less well-known is our state’s struggle to keep up with the educational opportunities Ohio offers to students and families. Thankfully, our state may have an opportunity to dramatically shrink one ...