The Plant Professionals: Plant Now for Spring Excitement



By Kathy Valentine Oh, how we love the first color of spring in our gardens. Bright crocus, tulips and daffodils planted in September and October really lift our spirits in March and April. For those of us with deer or rabbits, hyacinths, daffodils and even alliums are good choices to minimize the predations of the hungry herds, as these bulbs are toxic, taste bad, or both. By Kathy Valentine

Dance Group Entertains Coronavirus Survivors and the Elderly



Left to right: Victoria Mayhoe, Ny'Jah Rembert and Angel Redmond perform in a local nursing home parking lot. Photo courtesy of Heather Taylor LANSING, MI – The pandemic has hit the entertainment industry hard and the non-profit liturgical praise dance group Worship Without Words (WOW) is no exception. The novel coronavirus has forced the cultural dance group to reexamine their mission and types of performances that they engage in.

Get Started on Your Small Business Website



By Ray Mitchell In the wake of COVID-19 economy, businesses that previously got along without having an online presence, or one that was limited to a Facebook or Instagram page, began looking for ways to get online and get online quickly. A website of your own gives your business control of your message and provides new opportunities to reach more customers.

America’s Test Kitchen Recipe: Salmon



The key to perfect pan-seared salmon is doing less, not more By America’s Test Kitchen, Tribune Content Agency America’s Test Kitchen Pan-searing salmon sounds straightforward: Just add a little oil to a nonstick pan, get it good and hot, season a couple of fillets, and cook them until they're cooked through and nicely browned on the exterior but still pink on the inside, right?

Interpersonal Edge: Stopping the cycle of abuse



By Dr. Daneen Skube Tribune Content Agency Q: I've been watching the news on the Floyd demonstrations to protest the death of the African American man. I'm both heartbroken and afraid of what is happening. I don't see how more violence in words or behavior creates change. In your work inside companies what do you see that breaks the cycle of verbal or physical abuse between perpetrator and victim?

Self Care : Mental Matters



By Kris Walker Self-care is a trending topic, often promoted as the way to relieve stress and live your best life. Many people believing this continued state of calmness is found at the bottom of bubble baths, on girls trips, in man caves, or by acquiring luxury items. Other people are convinced the correct path is physical exercise.

The Clash of COVID-19 Pandemic Student Learning



By Dr. Judith Berry Over six months have passed since students, educators, families, and businesses were caught unprepared as COVID-19 ravished our lives. Instructional leadership shifted from teachers to family members without warning. Our home base became the classroom, and siblings at different grade levels had to contend with utilizing digital modalities at the same time to work with their instructors.