Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

Out and About – Week of August 28th

It’s great to see so many American flags displayed around the community. What’s even better is to see POW/MIA flags flown as well. It’s unknown how many Prisoners of War (POW) are still missing, but there are some numbers on how many members of our Armed Forces are still Missing in Action (MIA) from all our wars. Here are some …

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Out and About – Week of August 21st

I’m not sure what year the movie “The Graduate” was released, but it was a big hit for Dustin Hoffman. In the movie, his character was told about a word that will be very popular in years to come. That word was “Plastic”. Plastic has become very popular indeed. Plastic makes up a good portion of what our cars are …

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Out and About – Week of August 14th

Now that we are in the Dog-days of August, here are a few celebrity quotes that might cheer you up: “Like almost all entertainers, I was out of work for most of 2020-2022. That was tough. At the same time we had a great garden.” – Singer Arlo Guthrie “Are we going to be mean or nice? Unfortunately, people don’t …

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Out and About – Week of August 7th

I was raised in Michigan and in 1996, after spending over thirty years living in several other parts of the United States, returned home to live out the rest of my “Golden” years. The weather is not perfect here, but we haven’t experienced any real natural disasters lately. We do have an occasional tornado, but so far, I haven’t experienced …

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Out and About – Week of July 31st

If you are a fan of Gospel music, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Sunday, August 6. Kline’s Resort will host The Royal Heirs. They will entertain everyone with a variety of Gospel selections with a concert beginning at 6:30 PM. Weather permitting, the concert will be held outside, so you’ll want to bring a few lawn chairs. A …

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Out and About – Week of July 24th

We are in the middle of the Michigan summer season. Mother nature has been pretty good to us when it comes to the weather. We’ve had warm temperatures, but not as severe as Arizona and other southwestern states, and we haven’t had much as far as flooding is concerned. Get ready for August, however, because I’m sure it’s going to …

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Out and About – Week of July 17th

Nothing tastes better than burgers and dogs cooked on your outdoor grill. Whether you burn charcoal or propane, the meat always seems to taste a little better. Besides, the lady of the house appreciates you messing up the grill instead of her messing up the kitchen stove and heating up the entire kitchen. I don’t mean to sound sexist, but …

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Out and About – Week of July 10th

Lately, I’ve noticed more and more people with “Jimmy Legs”. The first time I heard of “Jimmy Legs” was on the Seinfeld television show. Evidently, it involves the uncontrollable twitching of the legs. I’ve noticed it while in a restaurant or other venue where people are sitting down. Usually, one leg is in motion as if keeping time with music. …

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Out and About – Week of July 3rd

If you are a history-buff, you’ll be interested in learning that for the first time since December 7, 1941, the Navy will have a USS Arizona serving in its fleet. Popular Mechanics reports the new Arizona is a Virginia-class attack submarine. The sub’s keel was laid recently at General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility in Rhode Island. Of the …

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Out and About – Week of June 26th

In the past, Monks have had the reputation of being quite knowledgeable when it comes to giving advice. Here are some helpful hints on what we can all do to protect our valuable energy: It’s okay to cancel a commitment. It’s okay to not answer that call. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to want to be alone. …

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