What it means to be a parent

What it means to be a parent

Is there an imaginary cut-off period when Offspring become accountable For their own actions? Is there some wonderful moment when Parents can become detached spectators in The lives of their children and shrug, ‘It’s Their life,’ and feel nothing?...
College…only for the “elite”?

College…only for the “elite”?

Is the American Dream of affordable education becoming out of reach for most families? Case in point: Three years after Angie Rider earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Michigan State University, she has a teaching job that she loves — but also a student loan...
what Spring means

what Spring means

I was born and raised in this beautiful state of Michigan and the winters of my childhood always seemed extra snowy and bitter cold, so these past few years have been like paradise by comparison. While I’m convinced Global Warming or the more politically...
Steps to dealing with a rowdy neighbor

Steps to dealing with a rowdy neighbor

As apartment renters we find ourselves from time to time dealing with rowdy neighbors.  Everyone is different and may not always respond how you would like so remember to keep calm and approach the scenario like the respectable adults our parents raised. =)  ...