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A Few Thoughts on Grit

A Few Thoughts on Grit

Why do some people succeed and some people fail? That's certainly a question many of us have pondered. What does it take to be at the top of our game? Do successful people have common traits? Some say yes. Some say no. Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth, associate professor of...

2016 Relay for Life: Grab Your Walking Shoes!

2016 Relay for Life: Grab Your Walking Shoes!

Relay for Life is an overnight community fundraising walk. Teams of people camp out around a track and take turns walking—each step taking them closer to winning the fight against cancer. Relay events are an opportunity for families, communities, friends and...

Messages and Meaning

Messages and Meaning

We live in a world full of messaging. It is impossible to escape it—unless of course, you live as a hermit without electronics or human contact. Marketing and advertising professionals know what sells. In addition to the inundation of marketing messages, we...

Getting Creative in the Corporate Setting

Getting Creative in the Corporate Setting

When describing the corporate job setting, creative is typically not a word that would be used. Generally, the corporate setting is viewed to be a straight-laced, suit-and-tie regime, void of all things creative and fun. In reality though, taking on and embracing...

Golf: It Does a Body Good

Golf: It Does a Body Good

There is more to the game of golf than meets the eye. While a round of golf is a fabulous opportunity to spend time with friends and colleagues, GolfTrainingAndPracticeGear.com points out that golf can also be part of a healthy lifestyle. Here are a few of the...

The Amazing Healing Power of a Dog

The Amazing Healing Power of a Dog

When an arsonist turned Alison Hodgson's family's home into a crime scene, the love and antics of a little black pug named Oliver helped them recover. This West Michigan animal lover is also a writer, speaker, humorist and survivor. Her debut book, The Pug List: A...

Successful Women

Successful Women

PLAYING CATCH-UPIf you haven't saved enough for retirement, you've still got time. Longer lives mean longer retirements—and for women especially, who are expected to live five years longer than their male counterparts, this fact can pose a retirement dilemma....

Talking Politics with Kids: 5 Tips to Make it Meaningful

Talking Politics with Kids: 5 Tips to Make it Meaningful

"Trevor at school wants Hillary Clinton to win," announced Reed, my 11-year-old son. He shouted from the kitchen,"I told him she's a LIAR!" "And she has CANKLES!" his 8-year-old brother hollered from the other room. "Here we go again," I thought. If I had a dollar for...

Spring Break’s Over. Now What?

Spring Break’s Over. Now What?

We recently returned from our long-awaited spring break. Several months of planning and build-up went into this year's trip—which was all that I could hope for. We had great weather, we had quality family time, and we created memories that lasted a lifetime. Then why...

Tulip Time Presents: A Garden Enthusiast’s Delight!

Tulip Time Presents: A Garden Enthusiast’s Delight!

The city of Holland's award-winning beauty will be on display during Tulip Time. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful spectacles of spring, as millions of tulips burst forth in bloom. America In Bloom has presented the city of Holland with the...