Do you want to be inspired? Do you want to visit a place which is a product of a labor of love? Would you like to help enrich lives of developmentally disabled adults? If so, you must get to know SPECIAL DREAMS FARM. I had the distinct privilege of being introduced to this neat place [...]
Archive for May, 2009
A unique farm for special people
Posted in Uncategorized on May 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
St. Clair native Matt Schwieger analyzes Michigan’s economic mess
Posted in Personal on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Matthew Schwieger served as an intern in my Lansing office during my time as a State Representative. It was apparent at that time that he had a keen mind and a great future in public service. A 2005 graduate of Hope College, Matthew currently works as a Defense Analyst in Washington, D.C. Matthew wrote a [...]
VIDEO: Here’s my very clear position about pro-life issues
Posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I invite your comments about life issues from birth to the end of life:
Remembering those who have died in our nation’s service
Posted in Families, Personal on May 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Like many Americans, our famiily enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend with family. Our gang of ten spent this holiday with our daughter and family in Western New York. Yes, we dined on grilled hamburgers and hot dogs along with potato salad and waatermelon. We played various games including croquet which I hadn’t played since I [...]
Michigan’s budget crisis grows
Posted in Uncategorized on May 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Cuts must be made in our state budget. We cannot increase taxes to take care of our state’s budget shortfall. Serious reform must be made. As a state, we’re in deep economic trouble. Revenues from various state taxes are not keeping up with expenses. Because of our depressed state economy, 2009 general fund revenues are [...]
Michigan film tax credits may NOT be a good deal
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Detroit Free Press reports that some Michigan tax credits may be losers. This appears to be especially true for tax credits to the film industry for making movies in Michigan. The Anderson Economic Group conducted a study that found the state paid moviemakers $50,000 for each job created by movies made in Michigan in [...]
Breakfast with Larry and Nancy
Posted in Uncategorized on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I enjoyed meeting Larry and Nancy Sunday morning. We were having breakfast at the Knights of Columbus hall just north of Imlay City. As we were munching on scrambled eggs, pancakes and sausages, the subject of Michigan’s struggling economy came up. Larry is a recent retiree from a fabricating plant in Lapeer County. The plant [...]
Free oil change for single moms
Posted in Personal on May 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
They came from all over the city of Port Huron as well as the surrounding area. They came in older vans, pickups and sedans. Many of these vehicles had the same oil that was put in a year ago at Griswold Streets Baptist’s single moms’ free oil change. Eighty one ladies had made appointments for [...]
A couple hours with Dorothy
Posted in Personal on May 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Carol and I went to Regancy-On-the-Lake to visit our long-time friend Dorothy. She is spending a month there for rehabilitation following extensive knee surgery. We went there to cheer up Dorothy. Guess what! She made us laugh with her witty remarks; caused us to reflect on life in general with her sage comments about God’s [...]
Reality of Michigan’s budget woes is finally hitting home
Posted in State budget on May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Gov. Jennifer Granholm and legislative leaders cut the state’s budget by $304 million today. To make matters worse, that is less than half of the budget hole the State of Michigan finds itself. The remainder of the $1.32 billion shortfall will be from the federal stimulus money. The massive cuts will affect every Michigan citizen [...]
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