Monthly Archives: December 2010

First 2010 Census Data Released

The United States Census Bureau has released the initial data from the 2010 Census. Michigan is the only state that lost population (we lost 54,804). You can find an interactive map at the link below to investigate the early data … Continue reading

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What’s Up at Your House?

LuLu the Cat is what’s up at our house. OneMom

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A Pleasant Encounter

Yesterday I went to the grocery store to pick up a few items for no-bake cookies and for fudge. I admit to thinking that the store would be very busy and the people cranky with Christmas one week away. Surprisingly, … Continue reading

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Friday Flyer

The Wall Street Journal is singing the higher oil prices song: Some big investors have increased bets that oil prices will continue their ascent. Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and a growing roster of major energy-trading banks expect prices to rise … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Ludwig

While many girls were swooning over the Beatles in the 1960′s, I was at the piano practicing Fur Elise, Moonlight Sonata, Ode to Joy, and Minuet in G. On that piano was a bust of Ludwig van Beethoven, who remains … Continue reading

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