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The alien fighting duo is back. “Men in Black 3” topped “The Avengers” at the box office at the end of May. Courtesy photo
A really simple and very tasty treat!
By Charissa Patterson-Martinez
We all should probably make more of an effort to empathize. Earlier this week I went to visit a friend of mine at her office. She had company, a co-worker and they were in the middle of a rather heated debate. I attempted to excuse myself as it was the polite thing to do. However, I was intrigued and thankful when the two of them asked me to stay.
By Anne R., Reference Librarian
In 2011, the heir to the British throne, Prince William, delighted the world by taking a bride. This year is an important one for a different generation of the royals. William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, is celebrating a Diamond Jubilee-her 60th year as queen.
I have to admit I am a fan of the English royal family, much to the amusement of my friends and co-workers.
Mark Watts and his father Joseph Watts in 1999. Courtesy photo.
By Jimmy L Wilson, Jr.
One of the strongest bonds between a father and his son is sports. From the father teaching the son how to play a sport, to just spending time to watching games together, sports are a big dynamic in this relationship.
Hello Ms. Risper,
I enjoyed your article on Lonnie Johnson and his family history. There are some old Lansing families you might consider looking into. Some are friends who are very successful attorneys now. Vence Bonham’s father was a community leader in Lansing and President of the NAACP here.
Dear Readers,
This edition will be printed just in time for Father’s Day but it is time that we really start recognizing the contributions of fathers with respect first.
We all know that there are fathers who are not a part of their children’s lives but we also have mothers who are not as well.
