ArtPrize: 7 Reasons You Need to Go

ArtPrize: 7 Reasons You Need to Go

On a blustery and snowy 20 degree (and dropping) January day, it’s a perfect time to remember the warmth and beauty of September! Since 2009 each September-October, Grand Rapids breaks out in a colorful fever of sculpture, paintings and art! It’s...
Review: A Song of Home by Susie Finkbeiner

Review: A Song of Home by Susie Finkbeiner

As with every reviewer, you need to know something about their tastes. A food critic who prefers Italian food will put Asian food at a distinct disadvantage simply by their tastes. Also a food critic who happens to be a pastry chef will have even more to say about a...
In the Raw: Mammograms & Callbacks

In the Raw: Mammograms & Callbacks

She said, “The doctor saw a questionable spot on your mammogram yesterday and wants to see you again. Can you come in today?” Her words made my heart stop and my thoughts fly. Why did they want to see me so soon?? I have no pain! Are they just being overly...
IF Gathering: my hesitations & conclusions

IF Gathering: my hesitations & conclusions

Have you heard of Jennie Allen and IF? I hadn’t. So last year when yarn artisan and fellow sub Katie told me about the gathering of women in Zeeland for a Livestream event from Texas, I was skeptical. When you take a bunch of women anywhere, put them in the same...