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It’s usually later in life that we see the more dramatic signs of aging, like gray hair, wrinkles,…

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Paper towels create a real crises | Living with Gleigh

I put off grocery shopping last week because, well, I didn’t want to go. I had to make…

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No defining details? Really? | Living with Gleigh

As I mentioned in last week’s column, I told my kids to take Bus 150 to the anime…

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A good book doesn’t always translate well into a movie | Point of Review

As I sit here writing this book versus movie of Dark Places by Gillian Flynn I need to…

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Loose on the light rail | Living with Gleigh

Last weekend we decided to go to church at a different time than we normally do. It was…

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Kentwood to host 19th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

The event is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Kentwood High School on Friday, March 25. Tickets can…

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The end of innocence | Living with Gleigh

I realized I haven’t pushed my daughters to be independent enough. It’s not too late, though. My oldest…

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Beer battered fish and chips recipe to do at home | Hot from the Oven!

For me, eating fish and chips is like eating a great burger — if I’m going to go…

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Time to upgrade myself | Living with Gleigh

My youngest daughter's cell phone quit turning on. She charged it all night, but in the morning the…

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I’m not throwing him under the bus | Living with Gleigh

It’s the age old question. At least it is for my husband and me. Do we or don’t…

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Ray Still dives into the fantasy book “Uprooted” by Naomi Novik | Point of Review

If it wasn’t for the fact my fiancée gave away her personal copy of “Uprooted” three times over…

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I’ll just make reservations | Living with Gleigh

I reserved the family room for my husband last weekend so he could watch the Daytona 500 in…

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Good time to prune trees, but do it right | The Evergreen Arborist

February through April is the traditional time for pruning fruit trees. Winter is also a good time to…

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A Good and True Friend | Living with Gleigh

My friend flew out from Florida this week to help me in my garden. This is a friend…

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Master of Motivation | Living with Gleigh

One of my biggest annoyances in life is that I am not only the chief cook and bottle…

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‘Before I Go to Sleep:’ Movie vs. Book | Point of Review

Imagine waking up every morning and not knowing who or where you are. All you really remember is,…

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We’ve been through so much together | Living with Gleigh

I was sitting in the living room yesterday just after I started the dishwasher. Apparently, I’m not usually…

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I’m happy to be the catcher | Living with Gleigh

Weekends stymie me. I’m a stay-at-home mom and I work from home. To me a weekend is just…

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It is better that way | Living with Gleigh

I’m not a football fan. It’s one of those things I figure can play out without me all…

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Mug intervention | Living with Gleigh

Just a couple weeks ago I talked about how I like my stuff arranged in certain configurations; kitchen…