You know the story; college senior takes a class guaranteed to be a sure thing, an easy "A." Senior graduates and discovers that one class, more than any other, changes the course of his career.Steve Fritz was that senior at Ferris State University, completing a...
Some people look great in glasses, but I'm not one of them. Because of extreme nearsightedness, my glasses needed to be thick, even with the latest advances in "thin" lenses. For years, Tina at Dr. Ian Dunscombe's office gave me expert advice on selecting frames,...
TRAVERSE CITY - The best travel advice I ever heeded was, "Make friends with the concierge." That advice has led me to the best restaurants, galleries, and shops nationally and internationally, no matter what my mood or budget.Realizing that few hotels in northern Michigan have...
Traverse City attorney Jim Olson has been at the center of some of Michigan's most important environmental cases and causes for over 27 years. As the senior principal lawyer with Olson, Noonan & Bzdok, which specializes in Natural Resources and Environmental Law and related issues,...
Traverse City attorney Jim Olson has been at the center of some of Michigan's most important environmental cases and causes for over 27 years. As the senior principal lawyer with Olson, Noonan & Bzdok, which specializes in Natural Resources and Environmental Law and related issues,...
The western world is certainly becoming a more casual place. We rarely address each other formally, even when meeting for the first time, and we're certainly dressing more casually--especially at work.With more casual dress and attitudes, there's also the need for guidelines. I once worked...
GAYLORD - Walk into Sue's Shops, nestled in the Alpine Village, and you walk into a realm of warmth, color, light, and relaxed fun. It's a great place to browse without feeling pressure to do anything but enjoy the beautiful selection of home accessories...
TRAVERSE CITY - As little girls do, I spent hours making doll clothes out of whatever was available. When I couldn't get fabric scraps from my aunt, I'd improvise and create wedding dresses out of toilet paper, space suits out of aluminum foil, and coats...
TRAVERSE CITY - We've all seen the bumper sticker that reads, "I'd Rather Be Sailing." When the sun is shining, the breeze is perfect, and I see those graceful sailboats on the bay, I'd rather be sailing than anything else. Two things always stop me...
WILLIAMSBURG - Imagine this scenario: You're working for Pegasus Plastics, a local manufacturer. Your boss taps you on the shoulder and says, "We've decided to pay for a booth at the Worldwide Plastics Tradeshow. Come up with a fantastic booth display, some small but memorable...
