April 23, 2026

In the nick of time! Earlier this week, one headline alerted: “As Movie Theaters Struggle, Farmers Are Running Out of Room for Unsold Popcorn.” See September 23 Mental Floss piece by Michele Debczak.

Thankfully, just yesterday Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-183, allowing movie theaters shuttered since mid-March of this year to re-open beginning on October 9.

via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Words without wisdom," by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: A life-giving tongue creates a positive environment, and even brings joy to a community. However, too often many of us choose conversation that is callous and criticizes as opposed…

– February 27, 2022
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 this morning — via The White House, Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. As always and particularly in the face of this affliction, we pray for The President of the United States, his loved ones, and those in whose care he has been…

– July 21, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

– June 21, 2022
via Jesus Calling (2004), by Sarah Young— "I am with you, watching over you constantly ...." Matthew 1:23 "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us" [King James Version] Psalm 34:5…

– May 29, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (May 2, 2022)— "Be the Church in the marketplace" by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: This is a classic story of what God can and will do when lay people begin to take seriously the Lord’s call on their life to…

– May 15, 2022
via America: The Jesuit Review (May 20, 2022)— "On May 20, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a public statement that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a life-long Catholic, will be barred from Communion in her home diocese of San Francisco. Gloria Purvis, the host of America Media’s 'The Gloria…

– May 22, 2022
via What Christians Want to Know (May 27, 2019)— "Should Christians Protest Or Demonstrate?" by Jack Wellman, Christian author, prison minister, and pastor of Heritage Evangelical Free Church, in Udall, Kansas: ... especially when they see injustice? ... The Bible admonishes us to 'Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights…

– June 12, 2022
via Center for Faith and Culture (January 10, 2022)— "How Christians Can Prepare for the US Supreme Court's Monumental Abortion Ruling," by Jessica Prol Smith, fifteen-year public policy write-in Cumberland, Maryland: "Know your audience and seek to win hearts, not just minds .... Christians believe that every image-bearer — born…

– June 26, 2022

“Have You Ever Tried Giving Pills To A Cat?” That’s Not The Hook For A Joke: It May Be A Matter Of Life Or Death

July 23, 2018

You don’t have to be “a cat person” to get the importance of making sure that medications are taken as prescribed. Simple human decency if not compassion will do. Neither do you have to imagine dire injury, severe illness, or an aging feline to appreciate the need for such medications. While it’s true that hyperthyroidism is the most common ailment afflicting cats, these furry friends also commonly need treatments for arthritis and heart disease. They’re ....

Michigan governor has given green light for August 2020 Mackinac Policy Conference following COVID-19 outbreak

March 25, 2020

In many ways, the convention industry may serve as a microsm for assessing the economic health of our nation and the State of Michigan with the advent of COVID-19 here. [1-6] In the greater Detroit area, one significant casualty has been WCX 2020 World Congress Experience scheduled for the latter half of next month. Organizers of the annual mid-May Motor City Comic Con are “hoping that things will normalize before then,” allowing them “to proceed ....

The Secret To All Successful Museum Exhibits: Connect Your Subject Matter With The Public You Want To Attract

September 6, 2018

What’s the difference between a museum and a warehouse? Raiders of the Lost Ark opens with persuit of an artifact destined for display in a museum and closes with the acquisition of a treasure that seems condemned to obscurity in a warehouse. This movie clearly distinguishes one repository as a splendid outcome, the other as very, very bad. The good place is where people engage with historic artifacts. [1] The challenge here isn’t limited to ....

Here is why it’s important to focus our named-image feed on Black History Month for the next twenty-eight days

February 1, 2021

From the Publisher— I’ve always loved history. As someone who considers herself a lifelong learner, it’s easy to marvel at the point that comes with each and every one of these stories, from the seemingly least significant of anecdote to most fantastic — on the largest imaginable scale. It really happened! That means “history” can give you a leg up in building on what has been accomplished by others, hopefully taking things even further. On ....

Update To Santa’s “List” Located In Saline (None Naughty, All Nice), Although “Sleigh” Appears To Be A Silverado

November 22, 2018

The spirit of Christmas giving was clearly not about to wait for Thanksgiving to pass this year. Example for today: The Bottomless Toy Chest donation drive. Pun intended. [1,2] Spearheaded by Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers, its aim is to expand the ‘Tons of Toys’ Holiday Event” for this 501(c)(3) not-for-profit by encouraging communities to literally fill pickup truck beds in local showrooms with gifts for children with extreme medical challenges. In Saline, that means Bill ....