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Five Tips to Keep You Safe on the Great Lakes It may not officially be summer, yet, but the warmer temperatures make it the perfect time to head to the beach. Since we live in a state surrounded by the five Great Lakes, there is no shortage of places we can escape to and enjoy the water. However, if we don’t take the proper precautions … -
Write Your Life Story In my series of personal “to do list,” here is another thought to be shared with you. Each of us have a story that is unique and unequal to any other individual’s story throughout history. To your family, it’s a story that’s meant to be told, as well as lived. Your life story holds lessons … -
7 Summer Activities to Enjoy on or Near Water We are blessed to live in a state that offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With four seasons, there is definitely something for everyone. Summer is a time to get out outside, soak up some sun and have fun. Most people want to enjoy the water, whether it’s actually getting in it, being on … -
Look Forward to Jury Duty You open the mail, and there’s a summons requiring you to appear for federal or state jury duty. Regardless of the date, it’s found to be an inconvenience because someone else is now in control of your life. We all have commitments, we all have plans. But, as part of our American judicial system, you … -
We All Need to Think More and Google Less Today, most people under 30 have no clue what it means to go to the library and research an issue, examine a treatise on a subject, or spend time “connecting the dots,” to independently formulate a “new idea.” It seems that deductive reasoning has been replaced by reliance on what other’s think (whomever they are) … -
Defining 10 Commonly Used Legal Terms Unless you work in the legal profession, or watch a lot of legal dramas on TV, you probably aren’t too familiar with some of the terms that are used. Law offices and courtrooms have their own language, and not all of us understand the terminology. Some of the words may sound familiar, but could have … -
6 Things to Consider in a Wrongful Death Case It’s not something you even want to imagine. You never want to think about someone you love getting injured, let alone dying in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, we can’t control all the conditions that could result in a life-changing event happening to a loved one. A variety of situations present themselves when someone dies. … -
Prenuptial Agreements: What You Can, Cannot Do! In 1981, the Michigan Legislature adopted a statute allowing for prenuptial agreements. The statute stated, “a contract relating to property made between persons in contemplation of marriage shall remain in full force after the marriage takes place.” (MCL 557.28) That being said, for many years the Michigan judiciary did not permit premarital agreements to … -
Ward Off Alzheimer's With Brewed Tea Did you know death rates from Alzheimer’s have increased 55 percent in the last two decades? According to Dr. David Williams, many of these deaths come at home, since care facilities are becoming overwhelmed and are asking family members to act as caregivers. Luckily, a new study has found an easy way to try and … -
Just Choose Kindness By Renae Gould I don’t know about you, but I’ve always heard that kindness is a virtue. It seems to be truer than ever these days. Unfortunately, I think some people have forgotten how to be kind to others. It really isn’t that hard. You should treat others how you want to be treated. It’s … -
Rekindle Romance With the One You Love Trying to define love is so difficult. If you’re married or dating, you know through experience that romance is a wonderful part of your loving relationship. We also know that some times in life, especially when the relationship is first beginning, where a love between two people is more romantic. May is a great time … -
Five Easy Ways to Make Money Looking for some easy ways to make money in your spare time? Whether you have a full-time job, work part-time or are a stay-at-home parent, there are plenty of opportunities out there to earn extra cash whenever you have time for it. If you Google “easy ways to make money,” you’ll see plenty of things …
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