The Zen of Journaling

 It's never too early to begin capturing travel experiences in a daily journal. 

 
By Jennifer Davis, Rick Steves' Europe.

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Casa de Rosado Offers a Unique Kind of Community Space

 Casa de Rosado, 204 E. Mt Hope, Lansing, MI. Bottom right:  A place to gather in the gallery.  

 
Photos courtesy of Casa de Rosado. 

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What’s new in Italy for 2017

 In Venice, only three “traghetti” (shuttle gondolas) still ferry voyagers across the Grand Canal from established stops, though you can always rent a gondola for your own private ride. 

 
By Rick Steves, Rick Steves' Europe.

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PET WORLD: Your smelly dog could actually be something medical

 

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency
 
    Q: Our 2-year-old American Bulldog is a great dog, but he has always has a bad odor and his fur feels greasy. We give him a bath as often as we can but the nice smell only lasts a day or so. What can we do to keep her odor down? – Dale Jones, Las Vegas, NV

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TEEN TALK: Q&A’s WITH CHRISTOPHER LORING

By Christopher Loring

 
Mr. Jeffrey Farrell is a Chemistry teacher at Lansing School District’s J.W. Sexton High School
 
LORING: Why did you become a teacher?

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How to improve your freshman retention rate

EAST LANSING, MI —  Incoming college students who already feel a connection to their institution are more likely to fit in and want to remain at the school, especially if they are ethnic minorities, indicates a new study by Michigan State University researchers.
 

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A Trump twist? Environment over economy in Michigan

 Most Michigan residents would prefer policymakers prioritize the environment over economic growth, finds a new survey by Michigan State University researchers.

 

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News Spotlight: CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARIES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAUREEN HIRTEN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

 

LANSING, MI — After five years working devotedly as Executive Director for Capital Area District Libraries (CADL), Maureen Hirten is set to retire on May 12.
 

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