Grand Traverse Herald, Traverse City, MI

Science evaporates wood energy 'myths'
Opponents of wood-based energy continue to employ inflammatory tactics, misinformation, and obscure or out-of-context science to make their points, even if some of the points have a dash of merit to them.
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The stink of motorized nostalgia
Some men come home reeking of libations and lies. I've been known to indulge in 32:1 exhaust fumes. Thankfully, I've never been locked out of the house -- unlike my clothes.
Ways to stay active in the winter months
Getting the recommended 30 minutes of exercise daily can be difficult in the winter months. The weather may not cooperate to get outside, the amount of daylight is shorter, and oftentimes the initiative has drained from our bodies. From toddler to grandparent, below are some ideas to "get moving."
Birthday primates and punch lines
Alexander Pope called birthdays the funeral of the former year. Obviously the English poet didn't put much stock in the whole "happy" thing. Perhaps someone should have sent him a primate and punch line birthday card. When it comes to celebrating birthdays, the card is as synonymous as cake, candles and waking up in a Tijuana jail cell.
Social networks available for entrepreneurs
Social networking continues to grow in popularity and sites like MySpace and Facebook have become favorites worldwide. However, many may think that social networking is just for teenagers. This is certainly not true. Entrepreneurs have discovered how these networking sites can help them.
Cologne sniffing and head scratching
Sometimes life smells of desperation, perspiration or an equally offensive odor; I'm just not sure I'd pay $40 for a 4 oz. bottle of it. Of course, stink is in the nostril of the beholder. What gets on one person's olfactory nerve can smell sensational to the next. How else do you explain cologne scents molecularly engineered to mimic mildew?
Estate planning should cover your forest
What happens to your forest land after you die? Do you care? Do your heirs care? If you're among the millions that do care, then planning for the change in ownership is something that needs to be intentionally considered.
Goodbye to Mr. Bob the bus driver
While school resumes this week after an excruciating, long winter break, a familiar face is no longer at the bus stop. Our daughter's bus driver officially took his hands off the big steering wheel and retired. No more flashing red-light mornings for Mr. Bob.