Record-Eagle Blogs

2012: The end of the world as we know it?

Cathy Stripe Lester — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:10 +0000

I understand some people are getting a mite worried about the world ending in 2012, when according to the Mayan Calendar, it’ll be destroyed, and a new world put in place. This could be good news for those who think the world is going to Hell in a handbasket. Big government? Gone. Taxes? Who we gonna pay ’em to? (more…)

Life is a Lesson

John Chuchman — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00:16 +0000

Even the smallest events in our lives
can carry important messages
for us.

What does doing my daily crossword puzzle
teach me? (more…)

Hiking with Emily

Gloria Veltman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Children should spend lots of time outdoors. In every season. That’s my stand and I am sticking to it. As my son says, when he was little, the worst punishment in the world was to have to stay inside. For the first eight years of his life, we lived a half-mile off a country road back in the woods above a bayou. He happily played outside, roamed the woods, puttered around in an old rowboat, sledded in the winter and learned to fish. As an adult, he still loves the outdoors. (more…)

Scientology

Ed Hahnenberg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:06 +0000

What do Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Lisa Marie Presley, Mary Bono, Oliver Stone, Brad Pitt, Sharon Stone, and a host of other actors, musicians, and writers have in common? Maybe you guessed it. They are, or have been, adherents of the Church of Scientology. (more…)

A few days in Paris

Jo Anne Wilson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:09 +0000

After the relaxing atmosphere of the rural Ardèche, we launched full steam ahead into Paris. Arriving at the Gare de Lyon, we got into line for a taxi and headed off to our hotel. (more…)

Don’t just take my word for it

Mike Gaines — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:48 +0000

Hello Record-Eagle readers,

If you are a regular Ask the Realtor reader, or know me personally, you have heard my fervent declarations that Northern Michigan in general, and Traverse City in particular, is The Greatest Place on Earth. And I’m not just talking about the real estate. Well, word is getting out. (more…)

An interview with Kirk Novak

Jordan Lindberg — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:53 +0000

Jordan Lindberg of True North Trout recently interviewed Traverse City fly shop owner Kirk Novak. Kirk owns The Northern Angler — Traverse City’s independent fly shop. Originally from downstate, Kirk opened the shop a few years ago on Union Street, but recently moved his operation to Front Street just across from the Ace Hardware store on the edge of Slabtown. (more…)

Webcam down since Friday

Webmaster Jeanne Ehinger — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:31:39 +0000

Looks like our Webcam has gone on strike, as it usually seems to this time of year. I think it doesn’t like the cold weather. I won’t have a chance to visit the roof of the Holiday Inn until at least Thursday, so hopefully it will begin working on its own by then.

Penalties for late payments dischargeable in bankruptcy

Jeanne Hannah — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:24 +0000

Support payments are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. But what about penalties imposed for failure to pay support? (more…)

Get French and frugal with Oeufs en Cocotte

Rebecca Lindamood — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:23 +0000

With the economy in a bit of unrest, who doesn’t want budget-friendly besides Warren Buffet or the Hiltons? Inexpensive doesn’t need to mean hard to swallow, though. With a bit of planning you can turn out fabulous meals for a very low price tag. Here’s a favorite recipe that fits the criteria. (more…)