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COPING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS
By Reference Librarian Eunice Borrelli

At some point in their lives, everyone experiences grief of one kind or another. Grief is a response to the loss of something or someone, and even when it’s expected, it can knock us off our feet.  Recently, there have been some violent events-shootings, vehicle accidents, stabbings-that have led to grief and loss for us as a community. Ongoing sources for grief include job loss, divorce and home foreclosure.

By Wolfgang Puck
Tribune Media Services

It’s easy to pick out the true tomato lovers among us at this time of year. In spite of the late-summer heat, they look bright and happy. They know that it’s the moment sun-ripened tomatoes grown in the garden or on the farm are reaching their peak.

 I do not ever remember my father playing ball with me. I never received an allowance. I was never allowed to spend the night at a friend’s house. I was never allowed to have a friend spend the night. I was never allowed to go to the picture show on my own or with friends.

 LANSING, MI – Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) received

confirmation that eggs associated with the current nationwide recall

have been distributed in Michigan. 

 A neighborhood event brought out over 130 teens, adults and children for hot dogs and fellowship. ©The New Citizens Press

Be dazzled by the Caribbean parade and festival. Experience the sounds and sights of creatively designed costumes and the dynamic high energy of the revelers. Join in the festivities which starts at the corner of Woodward and Mack in Detroit.  The 18th annual celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage will be held on August 14 and 15, 2010 at Hart Plaza in Detroit.   This two-day event will be booming with festivities. The parade will start at the corner of Woodward and Mack at 11:00 am, and it is expected to reach the festival in Hart Plaza at Woodward and Jefferson by 1:30 pm. Courtesy photo.  

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