News For, By and About People
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. No matter what I do with one of my co-workers, he tells me the job I did is not good enough. He also finds some flaw in everything I do. I’m ready to either give up or scream at him. I love your advice and thought you might have a better idea. Help!
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
The number of private sector workers who have traditional pensions is shrinking – and those who do have pensions are worried. Headlines about underfunded public sector plans have fueled the concerns, along with general worry about the economy and the health of employers.
Children who don’t read over the course of two or three summers will fall behind their peers by a year in reading development.
The countdown to the last day of school has begun! While parents and children alike may be looking forward to more free time and a break from homework, one activity they shouldn’t take a vacation from is reading.
Photo by Kristi Taylor
Lansing will pulsate with the rhythmic beat of spoken word as the Poetry in the City kicks off. Poetry in the City is an annual event that showcases a number of locally and nationally recognized poets. A NuPoet Collective and The New Citizens Press’ brainchild, the series is being organized in conjunction with the Lansing Jaycees.
Giving Back: Justin Ingram (pictured above) and his sister, Alayne Ingram, former Lansing area basketball standouts return to hold a local basketball camp. Courtesy photo.
Home cooking for a new generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.
Dear Tamara:
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Wear Bermuda shorts if you have longer legs. Shorts from Talbots shown here!