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Making SOLEFUL Footprints in the Lives of Others

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago08 mins

By Rigoberto Flores

LANSING, MI — Geronimo Lerma III said that the inspiration behind Footprints of Michigan came together like a puzzle. Even though he did not have all of the pieces at one time, Lerma believes there is always room to grow. The idea first came to him when he saw a young man in need of footwear in Lansing at a street walk event for the homeless that he was volunteering at. The soles of his shoes were duct-taped, worn, and tattered.

Just Plain Selfish: Best Practices

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

By Kris Walker

For most people the goal is to be the absolute best version of yourself. However, it is easy to become so preoccupied with completing the multitude of tasks on our daily to-do lists, that we are unaware of how we may be presenting ourselves to this life each day. That does not mean that at the moment you are not doing your best. However, with proper planning, preparation and a few best practices, you can find areas for improvement and time that could be saved and used to benefit other areas of your life.

Q & A with Kiara Hay: Anchor/Reporter at WLNS-TV 6 News

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

Kiara Hay is one of three African American reporters working for WLNS-TV 6 News. Hay takes her informing the community about issues that impact them very seriously.

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Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

Ceci Bordayo is the CEO of Pass It On Community Center and Pass the Mic.

Travel Goals After the Pandemic: Visiting Europe’s great libraries

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

Some books at Oxford University's Bodleian Library date back to medieval times. Photo by Cameron Hewitt.

If you like brownies and cookies, then you’ll love this dessert

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

By America’s Test Kitchen

The best brownies balance their sweetness with deep chocolate flavor accented with a bit of salt to bring out the chocolate's complexity. They're rich and chewy with a pleasant, dense fudginess and a crackly, shiny top. So why not make a brownie in cookie form?

Pet World: Training shy lab to be less aggressive when guests arrive

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago08 mins

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

Dear Cathy,

We recently adopted a rescue lab mix. He is very shy when he first meets people with his tail between his legs. Lately, when someone comes to the house, he gets a little aggressive by barking at whoever comes over. I've tried to stop him and had people offer him treats. Any other suggestions?

-Mark, Seaford, New York

Photo by Helena Lopes

WWW.Aboutthatcar.com: 2021 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

CHICAGO, MI – Volvo used terms like rugged, all weather and all road to describe its 2021 V60 Cross Country T5 AWD. But that description could not cover up the fact that this V60 was well equipped, luxurious and performance orientated.

Event Company Creates Ways to Celebrate Safely During the Pandemic

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago015 mins

Snow capped trees and a lot of snowmen greeted Granger employees during a drive through Santa extravaganza created by Eleven 11 Events.

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Just Plain Selfish: Victory Lap

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

By Kris Walker

To the pleasure of many and dismay of some, history has been made by the citizens of the United States voting the first female and African American Vice President into office.