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Local Connections

Inspiration Sometimes Comes Through Service to Your Community (in Wyandotte Patch)

How do you use your free time? Moving the world forward through volunteerism creates the inspiration we need to impact our communities in Michigan.

Crime

Investing in Innocence

It takes a community to turn children into the leaders they grow up to be. How old do we have to be to find the imagination and enlightenment of dreams, wishes and fairytales?

Government

Passion: A Memoir on Belief in Politics and Government (in Wyandotte Patch)

No one can tell you that you’re wrong, unless you don’t get off that couch and go execute what you do have the right to do -- vote.

Family

A Trip Down Memory Lane (in Wyandotte Patch)

We need to inspire creativity and encourage experiences so that children can learn the lessons they need to move forward in life. We won’t get to relive these moments again.

Sports

Testing the Limits is Easier Than You Think (in Wyandotte Patch)

Run a half-marathon? Pish ... Easy! Testing the limits of our abilities and making amazing accomplishments is a part of life.

Breast Cancer Awareness

A Breath of Fresh Air (in Wyandotte Patch)

Motivation to get out and stand up for your dreams.

Living

Let Us Not Be Silent

Remembering September 11 could be the greatest motivator of our time.

Living

Random Acts of Kindness Make the Biggest Impact

This kind of impact might not seem possible to the average joe but I can assure you that we can all go out and make an impact in ways we may not realize.

Politics

Who Is That Guy and Why Should I Care? (in Wyandotte Patch)

A campaign season in full swing means strange people at my door and talking heads on TV. But, my opinion matters.

Health

And We're Off! Running Season in Full Swing (in Wyandotte Patch)

Who? Me? Run? As a reluctant running junkie, it just takes a good pair of shoes and some motivation.

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