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Tsunami of grief…on ice
I didn’t expect to get choked up. Not at all. I didn’t expect to find myself looking for a quiet corner of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto so I could let loose with…
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Teamwork & Sunsets
So, I love sailboat racing because of the thrill of the ride, the spirit of competition, the teamwork…and the sunsets. Come some cold, snowy, dreary January day, when I need a pick-me-up, I will remember…
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Nurturing Women in Sailing (& All Sports)
“Today was the most fun I’ve ever had on the water! Ever! When I’ve sailed with men, they just pushed me out of the way and I never really learned! I want to keep sailing…
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Grateful for Women in Michigan’s Thumb
Women are the nicest, kindest people. And, apparently, they have been just waiting for someone to ask them, “Who are the women in your community who are making a difference? I’d like to write a…
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Strong Oak Tree Sprinkles Nutlings
Well, much to the surprise of all of the little Nutlings in attendance last night, that’s a wrap. For 26 years, my wonderful adopted mom, Donna Schwartz of Port Huron, has hosted the annual barbecue…
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We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby…Or Have We?
One household, one vote. If some radical, right wing Christian Nationalists had it their way, that would be the law of the land. Right here in 2026, thanks to their roadmap, Project 2025. Not sure…
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Mouse in the House: Part 1
So, I was sitting on the toilet. At 6:30 am this morning. (Now, that’s a vision you can’t get out of your head, isn’t it???) Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a…
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Marriage is Hard
Marriage is hard. At least, my marriage is hard. At least, my marriage is hard for me. My marriage is probably not as hard for my husband because, well, he gets to be married to…
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Made of Medal(s)
Staring. The little girl, all of 11 years old, was absolutely staring at Pamela Wall. I wasn’t sure why until I followed her gaze. It was the necklace. Pam was wearing her necklace with all…
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Set Sail for Autism
So, there’s always a back story, you know? Below is the back story to Sunday’s Set Sail for Autism Race. I was so inspired by Kori Manley, our student sailor: Ya gotta dream of having…
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