Around Town

Listening to some of the conversations coming out of Washington, D.C., makes me want to share ten more ways of speaking like a confident communicator, rather than like someone with a second grade education. Please give these some serious thought: Instead of “Wait a minute,” say “Just a moment please.” Instead of “Move aside,” say “ May I get through?” …

On Saturday, May 10, I missed the bottom step coming out of my sister’s house and kissed the concrete driveway. The laundry basket didn’t break my fall, because I had thrown it out of the way. This quick action saved the laundry from getting covered with blood. I ended up at the emergency room of Three Rivers Beacon Health. The …

I’ve never been very good with quick comebacks, when someone says something rude. There isn’t an over abundance of kindness in our world these days. Being nice to one another is something we can all improve on. Here are some comebacks you might want to try the next time someone is rude to you: — “You’re such a loser.” – …

Welcome to the month of May. The April showers definitely did bring May flowers. If you have left the house and ventured out to the countryside, you can surely see the colors of Spring. It seems as though overnight, Mother Nature turned up the green, white and purple. Sunday afternoons were made for rides out to the countryside with the …

For years there has been a debate about the spelling of the name of this street. Seeing Theresa Cytlak of Ridgeway’s Floral Shop on W. Michigan Avenue reminded me of some history I ran across about her property which once was listed as #104 North Douglass Avenue. The addresses along present W. Michigan (old 1st North Street) changed from residential …

Have you ever wondered why the love we feel for our pets often feels deeper, purer and stronger than the love we feel for most people? It’s simple, animals love without conditions, they don’t care about your past, your mistakes, or your failures. They don’t judge the way you look, how much money you have, or how successful you are. …

If you frequent the Wellness Center at Beacon Health in Three Rivers, and spend time walking the track, you may have wondered what that room is just off the track. I have passed that room many times as I was doing laps. Little did I know that I would be in that room as a patient of the Rehabilitation Program. …

I’ll never understand why employers will spend thousands of dollars on hiring new employees that will quit in a week, but won’t promote loyal employees with a raise they deserve. Here’s a marriage tip that I’m sharing free of charge. There’s a lot to be said about the benefits of a twenty-second hug. Here are several to write down and …

We are approaching the festival season here in Three Rivers. From May through November, you’ll find many events to attend that will interest every member of the family. I suggest you get out your calendars and mark these dates so that you won’t miss anything. — Saturday, May 3, everyone is invited to come down to the Main Street business …

I have finally completed my first week of Cardio Rehab. I was a bit anxious about this experience, because I wasn’t sure what to expect. For those who have spent time in Cardio Rehab, I hope you don’t get bored with me sharing my experience. My sessions consist of three visits a week for a total of twenty-four visits. The …