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‘Southern Ties’ draw family together in this debut novel
by Shuyler Clark Growing up, 28-year-old Casey Hansen never knew her father. The only information she had about him came from her grandmother and whatever her own mother chose to divulge. After her mother dies from breast cancer and she receives a similar diagnosis, Casey heads south to Kentucky to locate her father and half-siblings. […]
Bridge to Wellness
September: Fats—the good and the bad by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD Our body needs us to consume a certain amount of fat each day to work properly. Any extra fat that we eat is stored in fat tissue and causes us to gain weight. Choosing what types of fat we consume can be healthy or […]
Clyde’s Corner
The Stockbridge Diner: A family affair by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! Robert Pawlowski is a gentleman you may have seen and spoken to at the Stockbridge Diner downtown, where his son Keith Pawlowski is the owner. Someone suggested that Robert might make for a nice story, so I had a good conversation with Robert […]
Paws and Claws
The ‘Rainbow Bridge’ for pets comforts owners by Cindy Anderson, DVM The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of several works of poetry written in the 1980s and 1990s that speak of an otherworldly place where pets go upon death. The story tells of a lush green meadow just “this side of heaven.” According to the […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Check out the new bikes at Stockbridge Branch Library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell When I began working at the Stockbridge Branch in 2019, I was delighted to discover the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail running through town. Several times each summer since then, I bring my bicycle to work with me and enjoy a peaceful, […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Brian Wilson’s writing of ‘California Girls’ by John Robinson Q: Please do some trivia on one of my favorites, “California Girls.” A: According to Beach Boy Brian Wilson, the music for “California Girls” stemmed from his first experience with LSD. After taking a tab, Brian went into his bedroom, covered his head with a pillow […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Thanks to all for supporting district during pandemic Hello Stockbridge Families, We know that the last two years have been two of the most challenging years for many people. We wanted to express our appreciation for those in our community who have helped to navigate this difficult situation of enduring a pandemic. We hope that […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Where did Lynyrd Skynyrd, Village People get their names? by John Robinson Q: Who was the real guy that Lynyrd Skynyrd named themselves after? A: Lynyrd Skynyrd originally used the band name “The Noble Five” and “One Percent” before naming themselves after Leonard Skinner, a gym coach at Robert E. Lee High in Jacksonville, Florida. […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library millage on Aug. 2 ballot in Ingham County by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Capital Area District Libraries’ millage is up for restoration and renewal on the Aug. 2 ballot for those who own homes in Ingham County. The millage provides 90% of CADL’s operating budget. If the millage does not pass, many library services […]
You won’t want to wait ‘Until September’ to read this debut
by Shuyler Clark Given the prevalence of coming-of-age stories, the genre can feel stale as authors recycle tropes and plotlines. In his debut novel, Until September, Michigan native Harker Jones reinvents these tropes, subverting the typical with a tale that reflects harsh realities. In the turbulent ’60s, Kyle spends every summer on an island with […]