Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

If you are really into cars and have never been to the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, then you should definitely plan a visit as soon as restrictions have been lifted. There is something happening now at the museum, that you might be interested in, even with the pandemic. The museum is hosting a series of lectures in their …

There is always a need for blood here in St. Joseph County and thanks to all the volunteer blood donors, the need is being met. St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Pigeon will host an American Red Cross blood drive this Friday, January 22. The hours for donating will be from noon until 5:15 PM. St. Joseph Catholic Church is …

With all the worry and anxiety we experienced in 2020, I think it would be a good idea if we all tried to relax a little more, starting right now. With a vaccine out now, the worry about getting the virus should be cut back a little. I think we should all continue to practice social distancing and take other …

Welcome to 2021. It won’t take much to be a better year than 2020. Working together, we can make it the best year we’ve seen in a long time. I’m going to try something new this year. Most of you can remember when the highways were decorated with Burma Shave signs. They were all quite clever and made a lot …

Thank God this year is almost over. It has been reported that this year has been one of the worst years in American history when it comes to health concerns. Since last March, there hasn’t been a single newscast that hasn’t had some mention of Covid-19. Thousands of Americans have died and at last report there is no end in …

I’ve always enjoyed watching movies, both at home and in a movie theater. Lately, the movie watching has been done at home, thanks to the Covid pandemic. Watching a movie at home just isn’t the same, because of all the commercial breaks and the fact that some scenes have been edited out of the movie. Going to a theater isn’t …

Last week I offered some suggestions on how to make Christmas shopping more enjoyable. I also gave some tips on how to have a live Christmas tree in your home. Here are some suggestions on how to give those gifts. Instead of spending lots of money on Christmas presents, consider offering a generous dose of your time. Alternatives to store-bought …

With Thanksgiving over, it’s time to think of starting your shopping for Christmas. The merchants have been decorated for over a month, and many have already started their Christmas shopping. I’ve never been a fan of shopping on “Black Friday”. It’s too easy to get hurt. Here are four tips on how to make your Christmas shopping easier: Shop year-round …

Thanksgiving 2020 is now in the history books. If you decided to ignore the advise of the Health Department and traveled to visit family, I wish you the best of health. Hopefully, you didn’t inherit the virus, or share it with any family members. For those who heeded the Health Department’s advise and stayed home alone, I commend you for …

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We have been through some very difficult times since the arrival of Covid-19, yet we still have much to be thankful for, because we are working together to get through this difficult time. If you haven’t experienced this virus, you have an awful lot to be thankful …