I am not a big fan of germs. I know, who is, right? But I’m worse than the norm. Fortunately, I’m not at the point where germs consume my every thought, but I probably pay more attention to them … more

Editor, I really don’t want to offend anybody since we need to be politically correct. But, I could not believe the recent letter in the 11-19-08 Independent titled “Stop the airplanes…Stop … more

On the Fourth of July I went to see the local fireworks and I had a fantastic time. I did not realize how much fun I had until I was reminded by someone special about how important the little things in life are. After that, I could not help but think about how the simplest things, like going to the fireworks, can bring us the most joy in life. more

The third quarter just finished for the 2008 fiscal year and ExxonMobile posted a $14.83 billion profit-gain, the biggest one-quarter jump in American history, topping their previous record of $11.68 … more

Welcome to your new responsibilities and if you are an old hand at this, we look forward to your wisdom and guidance. As mentioned in a letter before, if you didn’t win, we do expect that you will … more

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization began in 1993 and featured some of the most brutally prehistoric rules known to organized fighting. Fighters wore no gloves, were allowed to … more

As I write this column from downtown scenic Omer, the smallest city in the beautiful state of Michigan, it hit me – I have an idea for you to enjoy a sizzling summer day, with your elderly neighbor … more

Sometimes in life, people just fail. We get turned down after someone else gets that job we want, or we give in to the pressure of goals we just can’t reach. more

One thing I hate about living in Michigan is the weather. You never know what you are going to get until you walk outside and you’re in it. So imagine my surprise when we were in above … more

My family has a habit of collecting pets. Last summer, my house was visited by the kitten fairy. We ended up with ... more