As a music lover, full time writer, part time musician, and food connoisseur, I can relate very well with the idea of music affecting the taste of food as well as the ambiance of the whole experience itself. In addition, I also spent more than twenty years serving and bartending in Michigan food service establishments…
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The first art to come to mind when thinking about body art is, naturally, tattoos. See how I automatically pluralized tattoos? Apparently, tattoos are addictive, at least what I have heard. Well, maybe more than what I have heard. Until three years ago, I had never had a tattoo artist imprint their creativity on my…
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It is that time of year again. No, not the holidays. Nope, not summer vacation. But the dreaded, tornado and hurricane season! If you are not prepared, you may suffer more than you need to. As a property owner, it is most desirable to have a disaster recovery plan in place. If you are in…
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Well, it’s that time of year again, at least here in Michigan, where most schools start the day after Labor Day. There are many ways to make someone feel welcome and just as many ways to make students feel welcome when they return to school. As a parent, my ideas would probably vary compared to…
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Enrichment programs for students may include summer school classes, camp opportunities, workshops, and community service activities that will provide many essential benefits to students over the summer. Whether a student needs to make up work in a summer school setting or just wants to get ahead of their studies by attending STEM workshops, classes, or…
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Unattended water in a basement can be very serious as it will lead to mold, musty smells, damaged walls, floors, and ruined furniture and belongings. And if that is not enough, it will in due time, cause health problems. Many people don’t even think about their health and basement relationship until they experience a problem,…
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When it comes to humor, or rather a sense of humor, I find that it is the most important quality I look for in someone I can work really well with, be good friends with or have an intimate relationship with. So many people find it vital to their mental health to find humor everywhere…
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If you are anything like me and suffer from chronic pain in your muscles and joints, according to previous studies by The University of Michigan, “chronic inflammation in aging – known as “inflammaging” – is a significant risk factor for mortality among older adults. This inflammation is also associated with lower grip strength and may…
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Teaching third grade can pose some difficult challenges, but with careful planning, patience, and creativity, it is possible to make it an enjoyable experience for both teachers and students. It is essential to use developmentally appropriate activities to engage your students in learning while providing them with meaningful experiences. As a parent of two, my…
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