by mary1988 | Dec 7, 2018 | 2018
On Tuesday, December 4th, Michigan’s Senate passed Bill 1211, legislation that eliminates protection for lakes and wetlands, allowing for the dredging, filling, and development of nearly a half a million acres of wetlands and more than 4,000 lakes. This...
by mary1988 | Nov 19, 2018 | 2018
I have to admit, I wasn’t sure about writing fiction when I floated the possibility of The Box in July’s blog. As you may recall, it was Rubin’s idea . . . “I’m telling you, you need to write fiction,” he said from the cockpit of our sailboat...
by mary1988 | Nov 4, 2018 | 2018
The waters of Lake Macatawa in September. While duckweed is not an alga and is not harmful, an overabundance does indicate high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus caused largely by agricultural runoff. Is green the new blue? Is that okay? Inspired, in part, by Dan...
by mary1988 | Oct 16, 2018 | 2018
I spent last week on my first official author tour, travelling across northern Michigan talking with people about the Great Lakes–about our beaches, our dunes, cliffs, wildflowers, parks, and the quality of life alongside these bodies of water. It was energizing...
by mary1988 | Sep 16, 2018 | 2018
This morning, like most mornings, I ran inland for roughly an hour. It is part of my daily ritual, providing me time to reflect, to meditate, and, of course, to sweat. My cool-down walk along the shores of Lake Michigan is my treat to myself. My heart...
by mary1988 | Sep 10, 2018 | 2018
In my former life as an executive, I served as a board member for the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC). Professionally trained to influence Congressional leaders, I joined our Washington D.C. lobbyists in advocating on behalf of renal patients needing...
