Recently, the administrator of St. Francis Church in Traverse City terminated the choir director and liturgist, Fred Szczepanski, after learning from a parishioner that Fred had been married to another man for over four years. Fred had been employed at St. Francis for 34 years.
The Most Rev. Jeffrey Walsh, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, attempted to justify Fred’s sudden termination in a letter to St. Francis parishioners, citing church doctrine that marriage can only exist between one man and one woman so that a “public act of same-sex marriage ... jeopardizes a ministerial agreement for employment.” The bishop further stated that “[w]hen a Catholic violates the teaching on marriage in a public act ... Pastors are called to shepherd such souls in a way that points them toward reconciliation...”
In other words, show the soul the door. It is worth asking what message is being sent here? That the Catholic Church is a place of reconciliation, justice, and mercy? Or that sinners will be summarily treated with intolerance and retribution? And What Would Jesus Do anyway?
For the answer, we turn to a 93-yearold Irish nun, who served as president of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, D.C., an all-girl Catholic high school. Her name is Sister Mary Berchmans Hannan, VHM. In 2019, Sister Mary learned that the school’s alumnae magazine had a policy of refusing to publish the names of alumnae who had been joined in a same-sex union (marriage). As President Emerita, Sister Mary challenged this policy in no uncertain terms and got it reversed.
Perhaps the Diocese of Gaylord should consider heeding the wisdom of Sister Mary: that the Church has been wrong from time to time, but that the Commandment of Love endures and, indeed, abrogates Church doctrine.
Michael J. Haley and Kathleen Brodhag | Alden
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(Said like Shaina Twain—you’re welcome for getting that stuck in your head!) This weekend is all about the girls Up North. Petoskey and Harbor Springs will host their Ladies Opening Night and Ladies Night Out events on Nov. 15 (4-8pm) and Nov. 16 (4:30-7:30pm) respectively, with downtown merchants offering discounts, gifts, prizes, and snacks. See more details at petoskeydowntown. com and harborspringschamber.com. Meanwhile, Grandpa Shorter’s is putting on a “Gather & Glow” women’s retreat Nov. 15-17, which includes a slate of meals and snacks—think: private breakfasts, a Cheese Tray 101 workshop from the experts at Petoskey Cheese, and a progressive dinner at select establishments—alongside yoga classes and artistic sessions like painting, card making, and even gift wrapping. (Note: The $350 event ticket does not include lodging.) Visit grandpashorters.com.
Mini MakerFest
Gathering around great food is the name of the game at Archie’s Social House in Traverse City, and it wouldn’t be a proper party without their infamous Brunch Burger ($18). Crafted in homage to the eatery’s food truck roots, this sandwich starts with two smash-style Beefalo patties—that’s a beef-buffalo hybrid, sourced from Old Hickory Beefalo Farms—topped with thick-cut bacon, cheddar cheese, a fried egg, avocado, and crispy onions. It’s all loaded onto a Michigan brioche bun drizzled with maple aioli, and comes alongside Great Lakes Potato Chips (but we’d upgrade to the famous truck fries). Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for seasonal events coming this fall and winter! Grab a Brunch Burger (and plenty more breakfast/lunch eats) at Archie’s Social House in Traverse City at 237 Lake Ave., #200. archiesfresh.com
Take part in a free Mini MakerFest with local STEAM organizations on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5-7pm at Boardman River Nature Center in Traverse City. Presented by the Grand Traverse Conservation District and the STEAM/Maker Alliance, this family-friendly event will offer many hands-on and educational activities. Registration is free at natureiscalling.org/events/mini-makerfest-2.
Hey, read IT! We Solve Murders
You know (and love) Richard Osman from his Thursday Murder Club series (headed to the silver screen next year we hope, with stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley!). His new book, We Solve Murders, brings together many of the same tropes you’ll recognize from his bestselling series: a cast of unlikely, intergenerational friends, a high-stakes murder, and the wryly clever humor that pulls it all together. In We Solve Murders, retired cop Steve, his professional bodyguard daughter-in-law Amy, and pot-stirring novelist Rosie D’Antonio must A) go on the run around the world, B) keep multiple assassins at bay, and C) find out who is trying to kill at least two of them. Is it a ChatGPT-loving criminal mastermind? Amy’s boss? A Russian oligarch? A hitman out of Dubai? You’ll have to read and find out!
Honoring Veterans 6
Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and several area businesses and organizations are hosting events throughout the day. The Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay will have two showings of the film We Were Soldiers, focused on the first major battle of the Vietnam War, with introduction from Retired Colonel Steve Briggs at 1:30pm and 7pm. Tickets are free for veterans, $5 for general admission. Yen Yoga and Lululemon of Traverse City have teamed up for a free, candlelit restorative yoga class for active military and vets from 7-8pm. Northwestern Michigan College observes at 9am with coffee and donuts for NMC/community veterans in the Osterlin building, followed by a flag raising ceremony. Last but not least, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers a free entrance day in honor of Veterans Day. And be sure to check with your local Veterans Affairs or VWF for more events.
TART Trail Updates Stuff We Love: A Tour for Good
There’s a lot happening with TART Trails this fall. With the reopening of Traverse City’s Grandview Parkway (hooray!), came the new and improved TART Bayfront (pictured). Changes include a widened, 16-foot trail with dedicated spaces for bikes and pedestrians, new connections to stops like Sunset Park and the Senior Center, and safer crossings. TART will celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 21 at 4:30pm at Clinch Park. Also on the nonprofit’s checklist includes a new trailhead at Fouch Road on the Leelanau Trail, complete with a water station and public art installation, and the Deepwater Connector, part of the Nakwema Trailway project that links Bayside Park, the Acme Connector, Acme Road, and the Deepwater Point Natural Area. The former will be complete for a ribbon cutting on Nov. 13, while the Deepwater Connector is expected to be finished in early December. Learn more at traversetrails.org.
Te Presbyterian Church presents their 57th Annual
Madrigal Dinner Celebration
December 5th & 6th
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Seating at 6:00 p.m.
Start the advent Christmas season with a festive evening of holiday cheer and a fine feast. Traverse City Central Choral-Aires and West Senior High Trumpeters perform in beautiful madrigal costumes, providing a warm and heartfelt entry into the advent season. While you feast enjoy jesters, jugglers, pageantry, fine costumes, and more!
$22 Adult | $15 Child age 12 and under, and table of 8 for $154 - thru November 17.
As of November 18 tickets are:
$25 Adult | $18 Child age 12 and under, and table of 8 for $175.
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A portion of the ticket sales benefit the TCAPS Music Department
Two local filmmakers, Joseph Beyer (your Northern Express film columnist!) and Jordan Anderson, toured their documentary, Marqueetown, around the country this year on an “Indie Film Road Tour For Good.” The film had more than 35 screenings in arthouse theaters, arts and culture venues, bars, libraries, and multiplexes. Locally, that included The Alluvion, Vogue Theatre, Garden Theater, Lyric Theatre, Dennos Museum Center, Elk Rapids Cinema, Charlevoix Cinema III, the Old Art Building, The Bay Community Theater, Workshop Brewing Company, and Glen Lake Library.
One hundred percent of all ticket sales and concessions went back to the host venues, with more than 3,000 attendees and over $18,000 raised for theaters and arts venues.
On Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7pm, Marqueetown will be broadcast locally on PBS (through WCMU Central Michigan University), featuring a special, seven-minute “Making of Marqueetown” behind the scenes bonus. Learn more at wcmu.org/television.
If you have Thanksgiving on the brain (who doesn’t?) and you want to bring a different flavor to the table, we recommend the Peach Apple Cider ($14) from Bowers Harbor Vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula. (Fittingly, two of the winery’s recommended food pairings are citrus-stuffed slow roasted herb chicken and pork tenderloin topped with apples, carrots, and rosemary. Sounds like a great Thanksgiving dinner to us!) This cider is subtle and fruity without being overly sweet, and the flavors balance nicely for cocktail hour sipping or a dessert treat. You’ll get a hint of summertime with the peaches, while the apples taste just like fall. Pick up a bottle or fill a growler at 2896 Bowers Harbor Road in Traverse City. bowersharbor.com
Bowers Harbor Vineyard’s Peach Apple Cider
Bottoms Up
By steven Tuttle
It’s finally over. This is being written late Tuesday (election) night, so the complaining and accusations have just begun. At the very least, we should now be relieved of the lowquality, high-volume barrage of electronic
There was some amusement, much of it provided by a seemingly unhinged Elon Musk, who said plenty that was bizarre but nothing quite as comical as his claim about cutting the federal budget by $2 trillion. That is mighty bold talk, so let’s see if it’s even remotely possible for Elon
Our federal government spent a bit more than $6.2 trillion in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) but had revenues of only about $4.5 trillion. Musk’s desire to have spending more closely resemble revenue might be admirable to most and critical to many conservatives, but
For example, the entire non-military payroll for every federal job is a shade under $280 billion, less than 15 percent of Musk’s goal, though the entire government would be shut down since all employees would be eliminated. Let’s assume we aren’t going to lay off all federal workers, so we’ll just go after the departments and employees previously targeted or at least those some have identified as unnecessary.
There’s the oft criticized Department of Education ($238 billion), the Department of Energy ($52 billion) always trying to find a solution other than “beautiful coal and oil,” the intrusive Environmental Protection Agency (a paltry $12.1 billion), there’s the Department of Transportation and their know-it-all secretary ($90 billion), the Department of the Interior and all their annoying parks ($18 billion), there’s the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration which provides the climate change information some would rather not believe ($6.7 billion), and Health and Human Services with all their discretionary spending ($144 billion).
Those have been favorite targets of budget cutting wannabes forever, but if you’ve had your calculator handy you know eliminating all of those departments amounts to just $560.8 billion, barely 28 percent of Elon’s $2 trillion reduction. Which brings us to the same problem that has existed for decades, a budget so heavy in Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and defense spending it is politically impossible to make meaningful budget reductions.
We paid $2.755 trillion for Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid last year, and since our population is aging, those numbers will not be coming down. We paid another
$448 billion in additional income security programs—Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), unemployment insurance, and five other programs. There’s another $895 billion for defense.
Expenditures for Social Security, Medicare/ Medicaid, and defense consume two-thirds of the total budget and literally everything else just a third. Congress has shown no spine in the past for weeding out the waste and duplication in defense spending, which is why new weapons systems are always wildly over budget and never ready when promised.
Promising to reduce spending is a time-honored campaign theme we hear every election cycle. But spending is never reduced. Ever.
According to Census.gov (which would be eliminated by the budget cutters), nearly 18 percent of the country is 65 or older and they do vote—70.7 percent turnout in 2022 (76 percent in Michigan) so hacking away at Social Security or Medicare is unlikely.
There are some common sense changes that would increase revenues. We could once again delay the retirement age for younger people now in the system. A 30-year-old already has to wait 32 years to collect even a portion of their Social Security benefit, so waiting another couple years shouldn’t be a huge hardship. That would help extend full benefits for a little while longer.
More helpful would be doing away with the Social Security tax cap. Only the first $176,100 of earnings can be taxed for Social Security and Medicare and only “earned income”—money you worked to earn, not interest or dividends—is taxable for Social Security. Fully 15 percent of the population makes more than $176,000, and they should contribute from that earned income and all income as well. We’ll consider it a privilege tax since it’s a privilege for them to earn that much money.
This gets pretty silly in a worst-case scenario. Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest person, made just under $7.9 million per hour last year, every hour, 24/7/365. Yet, he paid Social Security tax on only $176,100, if he paid anything at all.
Nobody is going to cut $2 trillion from the budget. There are likely billions to be found in waste, fraud, and duplication, but not trillions. Since the Clinton Administration, no president has managed to even balance the budget, much less reduce it. Donald Trump claimed he would “easily” eliminate the annual deficit and reduce the debt, but that easy-to-reduce-debt increased by $7.8 trillion on his watch.
Promising to reduce spending is a timehonored campaign theme we hear every election cycle. But spending is never reduced. Ever. spectator
HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED: A YEAR-ROUND COMMITMENT
Guest Opinion
by Emma Smith
Every holiday season, our community comes together with a beautiful display of generosity. From toy drives to meal donations, people step up to make the season brighter for those in need.
And while these contributions are crucial, families need our support long after the decorations come down. Struggles like hunger, financial hardship, and mental health crises don’t magically disappear in January. For families facing these issues, support must be consistent and lasting.
One-time donations make a huge impact, but when people become sustaining donors— giving monthly rather than annually—they help ensure these essential services continue. This consistent support gives organizations like ours the ability to plan for future needs and respond with more flexibility.
We as a society have made strides in the way we think about helping others, but too often, we focus only on meeting immediate needs. Real support means shifting our focus to sustained, long-term care that
Struggles like hunger, financial hardship, and mental health crises don’t magically disappear in January. For families facing these issues, support must be consistent and lasting.
Working at Child and Family Services, I see firsthand how stability for a family often depends on resources that go beyond what’s visible on the surface. Many parents are juggling overwhelming challenges—health issues, trauma, financial insecurities—that can’t be fixed with a single meal or gift.
When these challenges come to a head in daily life, families need a steady lifeline, not just a one-time handout. This is where our community can make a lasting difference.
Imagine, for instance, a single mother who has recently left an abusive relationship. During the holidays, a warm meal or a few gifts might ease the burden, but rebuilding her life requires much more. She may need counseling to work through trauma, financial coaching to regain independence, childcare options to pursue work, and stable housing support.
The reality is, each of these steps is crucial for her journey forward, and none of them can be achieved in a single season.
This kind of help requires long-term commitment and vision. Families in crisis need consistent, holistic support, from accessible counseling services and job training to safe spaces where children can thrive.
gives families the resources to build stable, resilient lives
Anyone can play a part. Beyond financial contributions, volunteering time—whether as a mentor, tutor, or simply a supportive presence—can provide the connection and reassurance many parents and children need.
When we step up consistently, we tell these families, “We see you, and we’re with you in this journey.”
So this season, let’s continue to show up with generosity—but let’s also expand our thinking. Christmas isn’t the only time families need support, and a one-time gift is only the first step.
If we approach community care as a longterm commitment, we can create a difference that lasts well beyond the holiday lights. When we keep showing up, we help make sure every family in our community has a shot at stability and hope.
Emma Smith is the Director of Development and Marketing at Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan. She is also a clinical mental health therapist and the owner of Blue Thistle Therapy, a local private practice.
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The Litigious Society
The Colorado Supreme Court in Boulder was the setting on Oct. 24 for a showdown between justices and five elephants, the Associated Press reported. The elephants — Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou and Jambo — live at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. But the NonHuman Rights Project believes the pachyderms should be able to dispute their detention there because they were born in the wild in Africa and are now showing signs of brain damage, such as rocking, which signals distress. The organization wants them to be moved to an accredited elephant sanctuary. The justices were moved by the story but skeptical: "How do I know when it stops?" asked Justice Melissa Hart, who was worried about pet emancipation. The zoo's attorney wasn't having it: "This court, no court is the proper venue for what they're trying to accomplish," he said.
The Continuing Crisis
There's a metaphor for our times in here somewhere ... In the wee hours of Oct. 21, 39-year-old Adam Sotzen showed up at his mother's house in North Liberty, Iowa, The Smoking Gun reported. Sotzen, whose rap sheet is lengthy, was allegedly intoxicated and yelled at his mother while destroying property inside the house, police said, then shoved her to the ground. She was able to move to a recliner chair, where Sotzen approached her with a 3-by-5-foot American flag that he had stolen from a nearby home. Twisting the flag into a rope, Sotzen began choking her while threatening to kill her; she fell to the floor, and Sotzen continued strangling her until her boyfriend tried to intervene. The mother said her 6-foot-3, 230-pound son was "capable of killing her" and used a lot of force while strangling her. Sotzen was charged with assault with intent to inflict serious injury and harassment and held on $30,000.
Spooky!
When Joshua Dairen and his wife, Keema Miller, bought a coffee shop in Opelika, Alabama, in early 2023, they might not have expected to experience paranormal phenomena — but the soldier ghost who frequents the place didn't know that. Metro News reported that Dairen hears "rustling" noises from the back office when he's in the shop alone, and on Sept. 24, the barista saw a "soldier" walking toward them before disappearing. Dairen believes the shop is haunted by someone who died in the Civil War. "I have seen unexplained boot prints on the floor," he said. "Nobody in our shop has ever worn combat boots." Dairen looked back into the town's history and found that many soldiers lost their lives in a raid on Confederate supply depots there. "Luckily, nothing has presented itself as threatening toward us," Dairen said.
English Heritage, a charity that oversees many historic properties, revealed that Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire, England, houses a "staggering array" of witches' marks and curses carved into the walls. The Guardian reported on Oct. 29 that volunteer Rick Berry found and mapped about 20 ritual protection marks, believed to repel evil. Berry also discovered daisy wheels and hexafoils, thought to trap demons, and
overlapping letter V's, which called on the Virgin Mary for protection. "The Old Hall has undoubtedly had a tumultuous past," said Kevin Booth, English Heritage's head of collections. "Why it's the scene of quite such a high concentration of protective carvings remains a mystery."
Latest Religious Message
Attendees of the Lucca Comics and Games conference in Italy this week are getting a first look at the new mascot for the Vatican's 2025 jubilee, the Catholic News Agency reported. The church declares a jubilee, or a year of grace and pilgrimage, every 10 to 50 years. This year's new addition is Luce, a cartoon figure a la Olympics mascots, who the church hopes will help engage with "the pop culture so beloved by our young people." Luce (which means "light" in Italian) and her "pilgrim friends" are promoting "the theme of hope, which is more central than ever to the evangelical message," said Archbishop Rino Fisichella.
But Why?
Mary Kay Bower, 42, of St. Paul, Minnesota, was arrested on Oct. 19 for rustling and livestock theft, which is a felony, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported. Officers were alerted to Bower when she and a man were seen walking a sheep and a dog on leashes. Bower told them that she purchased the sheep for $200, but her companion ratted her out: He said she stepped over a farm fence, put a leash on the sheep and pulled it out through the fence. When police checked with the farm owner, they found out that Bower had not paid for the animal, a breeding hair ram worth about $500. Bower's tattoo might have given her away: She has a sheep inked on her left cheek.
Oops
On Oct. 24, emergency officials in Stoughton, Wisconsin, contacted the county public health agency after transporting five people with "possible food-borne illness exposure," The New York Times reported. The common denominator? Famous Yeti's Pizza — but it wasn't tainted onions or bad cheese that sickened patrons. On Oct. 22, a worker at Yeti's ran out of oil while making pizzas, so he visited a shared industrial kitchen nearby. The oil he grabbed was from "food-grade hemp" and contained Delta-9 cannabis, or THC — the active ingredient in marijuana. "The oil can be used to make everything from cookies to condiments," the health department said. Famous Yeti's served "60 contaminated pizzas," prompting "dozens of reports" of sickness. The restaurant closed for deep cleaning on Oct. 25.
Creme de la Weird
A 107-year-old Chinese woman named Chen has become a social media star, the New York Post reported on Oct. 29, because of an unusual facial feature -- a 4-inch-long horn growing out of her forehead. Some viewers think the growth is responsible for Chen's advanced age and are calling it a "longevity horn." Doctors, however, say it's a cutaneous horn, which is often associated with prolonged sun exposure. Nevertheless, Chen remains in good health and eats heartily, and she has no intention of having the horn removed.
Choreography by Joseph Morrissey Music performed by Arts Academy Orchestra
Meeting the Mental Health Need
Inside northern Michigan’s Clubhouses, “the best-kept secret in our community”
By Kierstin Gunsberg
Whether they’re sharing jokes over homemade holiday meals or heading to the store to stock up on essentials for the week, members of northern Michigan’s Clubhouse International affiliates spend their days creating a sense of community and looking out for each other.
Focused on supporting people living with mental illness, Clubhouse International (CI) is a global nonprofit whose goal is to end the social and economic isolation surrounding a mental health diagnosis by empowering its members toward recovery and independence. Clubhouse members, who join by referral through their local mental health agencies, meet at their local Clubhouse throughout the week. There, they receive peer and personal development support in a non-clinical setting.
CI’s first club—New York’s Fountain House—was opened in 1948. Since then, the model has expanded to over 350 Clubhouses across 32 countries, with Michigan holding the record (at over 40!) for most Clubhouse International accredited clubhouses in the country. Meet three of them making a positive impact right here in northern Michigan.
organization’s model of psychosocial rehabilitation, where members are seen not just for their inherent value but as critical members of society within the Clubhouse—and beyond.
Globally, one in eight people experience a mental health disorder, according to the World Health Organization. Those affected most severely experience symptoms that interfere with their daily life. Because of this, Elrod says all members are met exactly where they’re at, and everyone participating in a Clubhouse is there because they want to be—the whole experience is voluntary once they’ve been referred by a participating agency.
For some, making it to Petoskey Club, which offers transportation to members who need it, is a really big first step in and of itself. Once members feel ready, they take part in something called The Work Ordered Day (WOD), a cornerstone of CI’s model that involves attending meetings, completing tasks, and working with others in the Clubhouse in a way that mirrors a professional environment.
It’s all hands on deck at Petoskey Club, where every member is needed to keep things running smoothly throughout the workweek. From serving lunch to other members out of their commercial kitchen and tidying up around the facility to researching grants and making business calls, the club’s nearly 50 active members all play an important role in the day-to-day.
“The big decisions on things like where big money is going to be spent goes to the membership,” explains Petoskey Club director Leslie Elrod, adding that staff input is minimal in the member-run environment. “They [members] decide what activities are going to be offered, all those sorts of things.”
Autonomy is foundational to all CI affiliates, who practice under the
From there, they practice time management, teamwork, and multitasking, whether by working with the Club’s Culinary Unit whipping up meals or taking on a role with the Clerical Unit handling things like billing. Routine helps members build consistency and stamina, says Elrod.
“We’ve seen people who had agoraphobia and couldn’t leave their house come here,” she tells us. “They’re able to grow and lead meetings, do great projects, and work and self-advocate. We’ve had other people who were completely withdrawn who then went and presented at a conference… It just builds them up to a point where they’re able to be themselves again and not the illness.”
To learn more about Petoskey Club call (231) 347-1786
Who: Petoskey Club Areas Served: Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties
Leslie Elrod
Members of the Petoskey Club get together for an outing in town.
While Club Cadillac’s active membership of 85 includes people well into their 80s, director Amy Kotulski thinks one of the best things about the Clubhouse is how it provides a judgmentfree zone for young adults to learn essential life skills. “We’re a great transition center for youth moving into adulthood,” she says.
Navigating adulthood even on the best days can feel chaotic, especially for the one in 10 young adults living with a serious mental illness (SMI) in the U.S. An SMI is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as “a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment, which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.”
But Kotulski and others in the Clubhouse community believe that recovery from mental health symptoms is possible when people are given the opportunity to regain what’s often lost when symptoms become unmanageable: connection and support.
“When they come to the clubhouse, they immediately get community and a nonjudgmental, listening ear,” she says. “We welcome everybody with open arms,” and with that support, says Kotulski, members’ confidence and well-being grows as their goals expand.
For many, a goal is gaining employment.
Club Cadillac helps members reach that goal through transitional employment partnerships with places like YMCA, Blue Heron Cafe, and Goodwill. Most recently, Club Cadillac partnered with Wildflour Bakery where a member began a part-time front-of-house role at the downtown bakery, taking orders, mixing custom bobas, and serving up fresh baked goods to customers. These transitional partnerships provide recent work experience and job references as members hone their skill set and work toward financial stability.
In the meantime, says Kotulski, “We’re a good place to make mistakes and learn adulting in a safe space.”
To learn more about Club Cadillac call (231) 775-5638
Having fun together is as important as working hard together. Clubhouses go on puttputt outings, host fundraisers at Cherry Festival, and gather for crafts when the weather turns chilly. They also participate in regional conferences and events to raise awareness for their mission. Because for every barrier that northern Michigan’s Clubhouses are overcoming, there’s still work to be done to ensure inclusion and stability for their members.
Much of that work involves addressing the factors that impact mental wellness outside of Clubhouse hours.
“Affordable housing continues to be a need in our community,” says Hannah Driver, director of Traverse House, which is located in the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health building. “When an individual living with mental illness is also experiencing homelessness, it is almost impossible to gain any level of stability.”
Indeed, the latest data from Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness reports that here in northern Michigan, the total unhoused population jumped by a jarring 56 percent between 2021 and 2022, while also showing that 23 percent of the state’s unhoused adults have a diagnosed mental health condition.
In response, Traverse House works closely with Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing, Safe Harbor, and Goodwill Inn “to provide wrap-around support for our mutual clients.”
Besides offering housing support, Traverse House also partners with the Before, During and After Incarceration (BDAI) program to help those living with mental illness and returning from incarceration receive reentry support.
“Having strong education around mental health services is imperative,” Driver says, noting that community awareness efforts, like hosting weekly Clubhouse tours, aim to make Traverse House better known among organizations, employers, and legislators. “We have wonderful human service agencies, but at times people fall through the cracks because there is not enough information about how to refer or what programs they qualify for,” she adds. “Too many times we’ve been told that ‘Traverse House is the bestkept secret in our community.’”
To learn more about Traverse House call (231) 922-2060
Who: Club Cadillac Areas Served: Wexford and Missaukee Counties
Who: Traverse House Areas Served: Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties
Members of all ages work together in the kitchen at Club Cadillac.
Traverse City Clubhouse members participate in a variety of tasks to support the club and their community.
Amy Kotulski
Inside the Science of EMDR
Local mental health experts explore the growing interest in this newer psychotherapy
By Anna Faller
When you think about therapy, what comes to mind? Is it a chaise lounge in a quiet room? A stoic professional taking notes? Sigmund Freud?
Whatever visual the term conjures, we bet it doesn’t include using bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic experiences—but that’s exactly what the psychotherapy known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), does.
EMDR was developed in 1987 by Dr. Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., a psychologist and mental health research fellow, and hinges on the connection between rapid eye movement and how the brain handles trauma.
Because it’s a newer therapy— especially in comparison to practices like psychoanalysis, which date back to the 19th century—EMDR wasn’t formally recognized by health organizations until the late 1990s. Since then, it’s been proven to achieve results quickly for many patients, with more than 30 control studies published, some with a nearly 90 percent success rate.
“It’s such a wild and fun therapy to watch in session,” says Alyssa Withun, outpatient supervisor at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health (NLCMH). “It’s amazing how quickly EMDR patients can get past something that’s been affecting them for years.”
Reframing Memory
So, how does EMDR work? Though formal research is still emerging—in fact, scientists have yet to reach a consensus as to exactly how EMDR functions—the basic gist pairs traumatic memory with a form of bilateral stimulation (engaging alternate sides of the brain) to help work through and ultimately re-file those memories in a less detrimental way.
EMDR is not the removal of memory, nor is it a form of hypnosis—a common misconception, per NLCMH Operations Manager Kendall Sidnam. Instead, she explains, it’s “targeting different parts of the brain to reframe how we remember trauma.”
Take the ubiquitous (and usually positive) memory of visiting the zoo as a kid. Because we’ve fully dealt with those memories, a process which largely occurs in the brain’s cortical regions, they tend to fade and feel less vivid once we grow into adulthood.
Traumatic memories, by contrast, can sometimes get stuck in the limbic system— that’s where your fight, flight, or freeze response lives—and as a result, can be set off by daily sensations, like sounds or smells, that make those memories feel just as vivid and horrific as when they first happened.
The goal of EMDR therapy is to un-stick those negative experiences and weave them back into the main memory line. “The idea,” adds Withun, “is to remember those traumas
[in the same way we remember] that trip to the zoo. Though the experience is [no less] terrible, it no longer feels like you’re reliving it.”
A Trauma Inventory
This psychotherapeutic process, which, per the EMDR Institute, comprises eight “phases,” starts by compiling patient history, wherein the client and therapist build a “trauma inventory.”
The specifics here differ based on provider—Sidnam, for instance, who works mostly with kids, helps conceptualize the weight of each memory with capital and lowercase T’s for “trauma”—but the framework often includes creating a timeline of the patient’s memories, highlights and lowlights, and the emotional impact of each event.
Then there’s the question of determining whether a patient is a good fit for EMDR, or phase two.
Per Sidnam, there are no known age or demographic contingencies to the therapy’s efficacy. EMDR works for both kids and adults, she says, and though this type of psychotherapy is most often used to treat PTSD, it’s also “all-encompassing,” meaning it can successfully mitigate the effects of various traumas, both mental and physical.
EMDR is, however, very intense, and essentially asks patients to revisit some of their most deeply-repressed and painful experiences. It’s for this reason that a strong set of coping skills is non-negotiable for
EMDR patients. These could include selfcalming techniques developed from other therapies as well as external supports like financial security, physical safety, and a robust familial and social network.
There’s also an element of consent at play here, as the patient should feel comfortable enough with their provider to tell them when they need a break, as well as ensuring that patients understand what EMDR entails. As Sidnam reiterates, the goal of this therapy is to fully heal and process old traumas, but that can only happen if the patient is prepared enough to address them.
“It’s a day-by-day and sometimes moment-by-moment process,” Withun says. “The last thing we want to do is retraumatize someone by doing something they’re not ready to do.”
Down to Zero
Once the patient gets the green light, the next three EMDR phases take place midsession.
This starts with the patient and provider talking through a target memory, with a focus on the negative beliefs it has produced (I’m worthless, I’m unlovable, I’m at fault, etc.), as well as a positive replacement emotion. It’s also here that the patient establishes a baseline for how distressing that memory feels by rating it on a scale from zero (no disturbance) all the way up to a 10 (worst possible).
From there, the patient again queues
up the memory and associated emotions, this time using bilateral stimulation and analyzing their experience as they process. Per Withun, standard stimuli here range from REM-adjacent visuals, wherein patients follow a finger or light, as well as tactile sensations, like alternated tapping, touches, and even auditory tones.
All of these methods achieve the same goal, she adds, and can be catered to meet the needs of each patient.
Once the trauma’s been processed down to a zero (though a rating as high as a two could suffice), EMDR phases seven and eight involve a debrief and full body scan to close the memory, before recording the patient’s progress in preparation for future therapy sessions.
Faster Processing
All told, unpacking each memory could take anywhere from 20 minutes to weeks to process, depending on that patient’s capacity and the severity of the experience.
In comparison to other therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR has been clinically proven to deliver patient results in less time, on average, sometimes even within one session. This, says Withun, is because the EMDR process provides the framework for the brain to self-heal, in contrast to the extra processing time conversation-based therapies often require. It’s a definite draw for patients, she adds, as is the reduced verbal component, which applies both to the patient and the provider.
“EMDR is very client-led, so they get to come to their own understanding that maybe they’re not all these horrible things that they’ve thought about themselves for so long. That brings a lot of confidence and
pride, and I think that’s a very big thing,” Sidnam notes.
Still, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that EMDR was recommended for trauma treatment. Since then, it’s gained ground for its efficacy, which is not only reflected in formal research representing a range of disturbances from PTSD to addiction, assault, and beyond, but also in patients’ firsthand accounts.
Sidnam, for instance, remembers a teen who was deeply affected by the violent death of two family members and was struggling with psychological disturbances like nightmares and flashbacks. Three weeks of EMDR later, she says, he was able to reprocess those memories and manage his symptoms.
“Now he’s a sophomore in college and can speak fondly on [those relatives] without the memories of their deaths overshadowing their lives,” she adds.
With the global mental health crisis in mind—not to mention healthcare field advances, like the rise of telehealth and Medicaid’s extended coverage—and both Sidnam and Withun expect that the recent uptick in demand for EMDR is just the beginning.
As Sidnam underscores, the number of patients interested in pursuing EMDR currently outweighs providers. EMDR is seen as an expedient service, and therefore, a better bang for agencies’ and clients’ buck. Further, people are seeing results and sharing their experiences.
“I think there’s a word-of-mouth component to it, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing,” adds Sidnam. “EMDR can be very effective, and the more people are talking about it, the more it [can help] people.”
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Renewable Roots
Missaukee Conservation District offers a deep dive into soil, native plants, and biochar
By Ross Boissoneau
The name might throw you off, but the Renewable Roots Convention is not about exploring your ancestry. Nor is it about Americana, blues, or other roots music.
No, this conference is all about renewing the earth beneath our feet to benefit the roots of plants and thus the plants themselves. And according to the experts, our soil needs it. Turns out our dirt is pretty terrible.
“The health of our soil isn’t what it used to be. There are a number of reasons,” says Liam Daniels, soil conservationist with the Missaukee Conservation District.
He attributes the decline in large part to erosion, starting with the clear-cutting of Michigan’s forests. “The decline began in the logging era. The Great Fires [wildfires that swept through the state in 1871 and 1881] left the ground open to erosion.”
Erin Horton, who is organizing the convention as Missaukee’s conservation outreach coordinator, says that impacts the plants that grow in it. “The soil in our nation is low quality. It’s lost nutrients, the microorganisms,” she says. “An apple today has 40 percent less nutrients than an apple of 50 years ago.”
Fixing the Soil
The Renewable Roots Convention will take place at the Timber Wolf Lake Camp outside Lake City Nov. 18 and 19. It will feature a number of experts discussing and presenting informational workshops regarding forestry, native plants, invasive species, biochar, and other topics of interest.
Certification courses in both Project Wild and Project Learning Tree will also be offered.
Daniels will be among the presenters at the conference. “At the Renewable Roots Convention, I’ll present on soil health,” he says. “It’s a good primer to get people thinking about what they can do on their land.”
Daniels says he works with landowners of all sorts who want to be good stewards of their properties. “My own passion is plants that help soil, natural grasses, and wildflowers. I’m a huge proponent of wildflowers around the house,” he says.
He believes the soil can be amended to provide better yields and more nutrition to the things that grow in it, but it won’t be easy.
“Can it be fixed? The short answer is yes. For you and me, the [first] thing we can do is planting native whenever we can. Big bluestem [grass] can get seven feet tall with roots 12 feet in the soil. They hold water like a sponge and contribute to the soil after they’re dead.”
He adds, “Do your best not to disturb the soil. Excessive tillage destroys the soil structure and is harmful to crops in general.”
The Beauty of Biochar
Daniels says biochar is a topic of particular interest to those who work with the soil. For neophytes, this is probably the least-well known portion of the proceedings, but one with huge implications.
Biochar is the product of any biomass being burned with very little oxygen. The process, known as pyrolysis, sequesters carbon and can be inoculated with various
nutrients and incorporated into the soil. “It can be any biomass—twigs, corn husks, cow dung,” explains Horton.
Laurie Mann of American Biochar will be discussing the benefits of adding biochar to the soil. She’s a true evangelist for biochar, enthusiastically enumerating its virtues.
“It’s been around quite a while. It’s a hot topic. I’ve watched it become a bigger deal,” she says.
Like charcoal, biochar is an amorphous form of black carbon with thousands of pores and grooves. It is more porous and has a larger surface area than charcoal, which helps it improve soil structure and house beneficial microbes, resulting in healthier
soil. While charcoal is derived primarily from wood-based biomass, biochar is produced from a variety organic material, including agricultural waste, plant residues, wood chips, etc.
“You can use any biomass, but some produce porous [material] better than others: manure, grasses, then walnut and pistachio shells, then wood. We use softwood. We’re picky because we’re going to sell it,” says Mann. Indeed, the company she and her husband Mark started continues to grow as more people become familiar with the product.
While biochar may indeed be a hot topic today, as Mann says, it has been around
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quite a while—like 2,500 years or more. Its use to improve the fertility of soils originated in the Amazon basin, where the indigenous population would create charcoal, mix it with organic matter and broken pottery, and incorporate it into the soil.
Mann says biochar by itself is a great filtration component. It can hold water like a sponge without dripping. When mixed with other materials to improve the soil, it will benefit whatever is grown there.
“What you blend it with is super, super important. Our soils are very degraded, and the porosity and longevity of biochar creates pores and spaces to act as a home for
organisms,” she says. “It holds water, oxygen, and biological material that translates into food. Without it, the soil collapses on itself and is compacted.”
All Are Welcome
The Renewable Roots convention will include numerous speakers on other topics relating to soil, soil health, and keeping the planet green on a local basis.
Among them will be Goats for Invasive Species Management, presented by Heather Greenwald, a farmer in Blair Township; Native Plants for Soil Erosion Prevention, presented by members of the Kalkaska
Conservation District; Environmental Practices for the Hobby Farm, presented by the Wexford Conservation District; Large Scale Community Composting, presented by SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers; and Forest Forensics, presented by MSU Extension and Julie Crick.
There will even be an Invasive Species ID Hike guided by the North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, a Cadillac-based organization serving Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford Counties.
The convention will also offer continuing education courses. The Project Wild/PLT
Certification course is in three parts. “We’re excited to offer it for teachers,” says Horton. “The hands-on lessons get kids interested. Project Wild is a K-12 [program] focused on environmental education.” Horton says the convention is geared toward a variety of interests and attendees.
“There are courses for educators, community members, farmers, loggers, conservation district employees, environmental groups,” she says. She anticipates around 200 people.
For more information, go to missaukeecd.org/ workshops. You can also call the Missaukee Conservation District at (231) 839-7193.
The Missaukee Conservation District has hosted several experts on biochar over the last few years to help the community learn more about this unique process.
When to Listen to Your Inner Voice
(And when to tell it to shut up!) Dr. Ethan Koss on self-talk
By Ren Brabenec
We all have a voice in our heads. The one that tells us right from wrong. That cheers us on…or puts us down. That remembers (and replays) the good and the bad. Sometimes that voice helps, and sometimes it hurts.
Dr. Ethan Kross, an award-winning psychologist and the director of the University of Michigan’s Emotion and Self Control Laboratory, will take the stage for a National Writers Series conversation at City Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7pm.
The topic of the evening? Kross’s book, Chatter, plus a discussion of how people talk to themselves and strategies for harnessing one’s inner voice.
What Is Self-Talk?
When you see the term “self-talk,” it’s almost always preceded by the word “negative.” According to Kross, that’s because most people see their inner voice as a somewhat carping, often cynical, shadowlike essence that needles them throughout the day and night.
But with understanding and some training, this inner voice can be a superpower.
“Your self-talk is a tool, like a hammer,” says Kross. “And while a hammer could be used for destruction, just that fact alone doesn’t mean you should get rid of the hammer. You can build beautiful things with it too.”
Kross defines self-talk as a mysterious aspect of human psychology that all humans have yet which is not well understood. “It’s the voice inside your head,” says Kross, chuckling. “And no, you’re not crazy, because we all have it.”
His book, Chatter: The Voice in Our
Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness
It, lays out a compelling description of selftalk, defining it as an amazing tool of the human mind.
“Humans use mental speech within their minds to reflect on their lives,” says Kross. “You can use it to repeat things over and over again, like a telephone number someone just told you. Or you can use it to solve equations or plan a day trip. You use self-talk to congratulate yourself on a job well done, but you also use it to ask yourself if you performed a task correctly, to wonder why you haven’t achieved that goal yet, and to ruminate on whether that conversation with your spouse could have gone better.”
Some have attempted to describe self-talk as a fixed rendition or solid manifestation of your mood or mindset on any given day, but that’s not quite accurate. According to Kross, self-talk is more like a canvas, and you’re the painter.
“At any moment, you can control and change your self-talk to better suit you,” Kross says.
What changes when you change the way you talk to yourself?
“People who master their self-talk experience the inverse of the negative,” Kross explains. “While many of us struggle daily with the adverse aspects of negative self-talk, those who master their self-talk and make it a superpower rather than a crutch are shown by our studies to have more positive thought patterns, to perform better in their careers, and to enjoy healthier relationships. They have better opinions of themselves, are more confident, and are less prone to worry.”
A Roadmap to a Healthier Inner Voice
When Kross was a boy, he lived in Brooklyn with a father who was the epitome
of a gruff, Yankees cap-wearing, fast-talking New Yorker. However, Kross Senior’s advice to always look inward during conflict stuck with Dr. Kross, eventually leading him to pursue psychology.
Decades later, while Kross was giving a lecture on self-talk, a student asked why it wasn’t until the graduate level that they were learning material that everyone in the world should have access to.
“I had no good answer for her, because she was right,” says Kross. “Her question became the inspiration for the book, to make decades of research, study, and life experience available to everyone.”
Chatter is a compelling read, providing tools and data that are science-backed and thoroughly researched. Throughout the science, statistics, and self-talk strategies, Kross weaves case studies into the text to reify the concept of self-talk and engage the reader. From a story about a baseball pitcher who forgot how to pitch to one of Navy SEALs facing some of the most physically and mentally challenging tasks imaginable to another about a Harvard student who led a double life as a spy, each chapter brings the reader into a better understanding of what self-talk is and how one can train their inner voice.
The tools offered in Chatter are many and varied. Per Kross, everyone adopts strategies to harness their self-talk differently, hence the need to experiment and see what works best. Some of the advice in Chatter includes:
- Distancing Tools. According to Kross, negative self-talk inevitably leads us to become very focused on an area of discomfort or insecurity, almost as though our eyelids are glued to a microscope’s eyepiece. Distancing yourself from the negativity that’s producing harmful self-talk
enables you to come around and tackle the problem from a proactive stance reinforced by positive self-talk.
- People Tools. We shouldn’t have to chatter alone, and the book offers handson resources for seeking support, including how to be a good “chatter advisor” for others beyond just having someone to vent with.
- Green Space Exposure. Science has shown immense mental health benefits from immersing ourselves in green spaces. Something as simple as a walk through the forest can be a salve for a particularly bad day of negative self-talk.
- Interacting with Physical Spaces. Our inner voice often seems uncontrollable, so Chatter advises readers to tackle what they can control. Something as simple as cleaning, organizing, crafting, or exercising helps manage our “clutter” from the outside in, shifting a negative internal monologue into a positive one.
- Seeking Experiences of Awe. When humans contemplate something vast and stunning, it leads to a shrinking of the self. That can help make our pettier problems seem minuscule and even silly.
While Chatter will be the primary theme of the NWS event, Kross will also discuss his forthcoming book Shift: Managing Your Emotions—So They Don't Manage You, an outgrowth of Chatter that focuses on harnessing the power of emotion regulation.
About the Event: Attendees can see Dr. Ethan Kross in person at the City Opera House in Traverse City ($17-$27) or they can buy virtual livestream tickets ($15). For inperson ticket holders, the City Opera House doors open at 6pm on Thursday, Nov. 21, with live music and a cash bar. The event begins at 7pm and includes a Q&A.
MEATLESS IN MICHIGAN
Though plant-based eaters represent a small segment of diners, more restaurants, markets, and organizations are supporting vegetarian dining
By Ellen Miller
Options for vegetarian and vegan dining have exploded in the last decade, including here in northern Michigan.
Long gone are the days where plantbased eaters were relegated to only a salad when dining out. Vegan, vegetarian, or Mediterranean diets (the latter includes some meat and animal products) have been associated with plenty of health benefits, including “lower risk of developing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and increased longevity,” according to Harvard Medical. Plus, eating less meat is linked with a lower carbon footprint and a reduction in animal agriculture.
But are more people going meatless? According to a 2023 Gallup poll, roughly 4 percent of the U.S. population identifies as vegetarian and only 1 percent identifies as vegan. Though one in four respondents to a 2020 Gallup poll indicated they were eating less meat, the USDA reported that 2021 was a record high for meat consumption, and 2022 came in second place. Our country is still the biggest consumer of beef in the world, and poultry is the most-consumed meat.
For those committed to eating fewer animal products (or none at all), navigating a meat-first world can still be challenging. If you want to start making diet changes, where do you begin?
A Pathway to More Plant-Based Eating
While many vegans and vegetarians stick to a set list of things they don’t eat, the world of plant-based eating is welcome to all.
“We really have to have a welcoming, inclusive approach. Eating is very personal; it’s based on habits and cultural and family traditions. It’s not all or nothing,” says Kim Korona, a program manager with VegMichigan.
VegMichigan works to promote the health, ethical, and sustainable benefits of eating more plants. The organization’s Spring VegFest typically occurs on the first Sunday in June. In their early days 25 years ago, about 300 people attended the event. In 2024, VegMichigan welcomed over 8,000 people to Eastern Market in Detroit.
“Both spring and fall VegFest are free so they are accessible and people can come try different things that might be meaningful to them,” says Korona.
In addition to these events, VegMichigan hosts over 100 events per year at locations across the state, including in Traverse City (Korona is quick to give a shout out to the Traverse City team, who are all volunteers). In-person education programs focus on sustainability, health, our relationship to animals, or an overview of the benefits of a more plant-based diet.
These events are often paired with food tastings, giving people the opportunity to see what vegetarian eating looks like and demystify the sector. “You’ve eaten plantbased before, even if you didn’t know it,” Korona explains.
People can also sign up for VegMichigan’s 30-Day Pledge to eat more plant-based meals in a way that is meaningful to them. For people who sign the pledge, VegMichigan provides samples of plant-based products so they can see what they like.
“For me, I was concerned for my own choices when I was eating fully plant-based,” reflects Korona. “I took some cultural traditions and plant-ified them and shared them with my family.” She says her family now regularly requests those dishes.
“This is a serious topic, but we can make food and eating choices joyful as well,” she adds.
Local Veggie Eating
When Val Schey moved to Traverse City,
she was looking for ways to get involved in the community. After joining a Facebook group for vegans and vegetarians locally, she quickly became friends with a woman who lived close to her.
“We were talking about how the area needed something like a meetup group, where people could get together to share recipes and ideas,” says Schey. They found VegMichigan, which provided resources to open a local chapter.
The group met for the first time in January 2023 at Edson Farms Natural Foods, a TC market which offers a range of vegan and vegetarian options. Since then, the group has continued meeting at veganfriendly spots across the area. They regularly have 20-25 people attend their meetups, where they catch up and share ideas and recipes with one another.
Last year, they hosted a holiday-themed cooking series at Oryana’s community kitchen that was, in Schey’s words, “a big hit.” This year they are bringing back the popular holiday side dishes class on Nov. 12. Registration is available now through Oryana’s website, and the recipes include Roasted Tahini Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Squash, Pecan & Pomegranate Salad, Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits, and “Cheesy” Vegan Cauliflower Casserole.
“Locally we’re just trying to plan fun gettogethers centered around food,” says Schey. “Of course, everyone is welcome—not just vegans and vegetarians!”
Making a Menu That Works
Cooking for yourself is one thing, but what about eating out?
“It used to be that you could only get a salad,” says Schey. “I’m happy to say that most places have a good vegan or vegetarian option these days.”
In addition to Stone Hound Brewing
(more below!) and Edson Farms, Schey recommends checking out Barrio (“nice selection, like a tofu taco and a portobello mushroom taco”), Spanglish (“good vegan options”), Milk & Honey (vegan ice cream), Poppycock’s, and Taproot Cider House, which offered an entirely vegan menu during this year’s Restaurant Week.
Speaking of vegan, Stone Hound Brewing opened in 2021 with an entirely vegan menu, first with local outpost Rad.ish as a pop-up and then run in-house.
“We basically got to the point where I knew with an exclusively plant-based menu we were losing out on some business, but I didn’t realize how much,” says owner Brent Faber. “We were trying everything else; we have excellent beer, a solid member group, a good location.” Faber talked to some friends in the industry and realized that food sales were lagging behind where they should be. Faber, who has been vegetarian for the past 14 years and “mostly vegan” for the last four or five, was faced with a tough business call.
“It was a tough decision for me given my personal choices, but I really felt good that I’d given it a fair shot to try to have something that was exclusively plant-based,” Faber reflects. He called his friend Sean Tower to join the Stone Hound Brewing team as chef and revamp the menu, including adding meat.
“Overnight, like flipping a light switch, all of a sudden we were selling a lot more food,” says Faber. Some regulars who started dining in even told Faber they used to come in for beer but go elsewhere to have food, something they hadn’t shared before because they were trying to be supportive of his vision.
While the menu now includes meat, Faber is quick to reassure long-time fans and new customers that a full vegan menu is still available and that the kitchen is committed to avoiding cross-contamination. Vegan food
items also don’t have an upcharge, like they do at many restaurants; Faber is able to subsidize costs with the meat-based menu, so it isn’t any more expensive to eat plant-based.
The Future of Plant-Based
Whether you’re veggie-curious or want to cut meat out of your diet entirely, VegMichigan is committed to supporting more people in pursuing a plant-based diet, both large-scale (they have a partnership with the city of Ann Arbor as part of the city’s effort to be carbon neutral by 2030) and individually.
For people who are looking to explore plant-based eating, Korona encourages them to think about how to “plant-ify” one of their favorite meals. For example, if you’re a fan of chili, think about swapping the meat for either a plant-based meat substitute or extra
beans and mushrooms.
“Commit to something that feels reasonable to you,” says Korona, who points to Meatless Mondays as a trend that encourages people to eat meat-free just one day a week. “Even one meal a week—see how it feels, and if it feels good you can always try to add more plant-based meals.”
No matter how you go about adding more plants to your cooking routine, Korona says it’s important to bring your community along for the ride. “Eating is communal,” she says. “You can try recipes together, taste test … you can make it fun.”
To learn more about VegMichigan’s education and community-building, visit vegmichigan. org. If you’d like to join the Oryana vegan cooking class this month, sign up ($40) at oryana.coop.
WHAT ARE YOU EATING?
Vegetarian: someone who does not eat meat; may or may not eat fish
Vegan: someone who does not eat any animal products (includes meat, eggs, cheese, and honey)
Flexitarian: someone who eats primarily vegetarian but occasionally eats meat
Pescatarian: someone who eats fish or seafood but does not eat poultry or red meat; a subgroup of vegetarians (not all vegetarians differentiate using this term)
Protein: proteins are molecules. While animal products (meat, eggs) are typically identified as sources of protein (they are also sources of fat and other molecules), other healthy sources of protein include beans, nuts, lentils, and fish. While fastcasual dining—think Chipotle—has popularized identifying animal products like meat as “protein” options, a fully vegetarian burrito bowl can also be a source of protein.
Find VegMichigan events in Traverse City at vegmichigan.org/event-calendar.
The vegan double Smashburger (and fries!) at Stone Hound.
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“Jonesin” Crosswords
"My Kind of Town"--with three examples in the circles. by
ACROSS
1. Garden pests
7. J. Edgar Hoover's agency
10. Crocheter's tool
14. She's asked to "peel me a grape" in a Mae West film
15. Golfer Ernie
16. Tupac Amaru, for one 17. Keepsakes on VHS, perhaps 19. Innings score or wickets, in cricket
20. Pop singer Rita who appears in "Detective Pikachu"
21. Trip up
22. Language where "crossword book" is "llyfr croesair"
24. Cheese coating
26. How something might be dissolved
28. Night before 31. Out on the water
33. Bear, in Barcelona
34. Black of "Inside Out 2"
36. Sch. with a Shreveport campus
38. Mischievous rascal
40. With 25-Down, "Video Games" singer
41. Head-over-heels comment
46. French friend
47. One of many grains in an "overnight" jar
48. Ambient musician Brian
49. U.S. children's fitness center chain with a palindromic name
51. Cage component
53. Coffee vessels
56. ___ whisker (narrowly)
57. Satellite (whose name is an abbreviated shortening) from a 1961 NASA program
60. Inauguration Day words
62. Star-giver?
64. "You've got mail!" ISP
66. Mrs., in Madrid
67. Salad with bacon and hard-boiled egg
69. TV ad subject mentioned with "And now a word from ..."
72. Hand sanitizer additive
73. Union behind a 2023 Hollywood strike
74. ___ terrible (hellion)
75. Send a quick message
76. 1099 ID
77. Heavy rainfall
DOWN 1. Detest
2. Illinois city of a "Will it play in" phrase
3. Aliens' enemies, in schlocky sci-fi stories
4. Tahiti, par exemple
5. Wendy's founder Thomas
6. "UnREAL" star Appleby
7. Charged amount
8. Two-in-one electric hairstyling tool
9. First-generation Japanese-American
10. Annoyed cat noise
11. Soon to arrive
12. Edible Andean tuber
13. Kit ___ (candy bar, or nickname in the movie "About Time")
18. First Bond film (1962)
23. Cholesterol type, for short
25. See 40-Across
27. Like some elephants
29. Trattoria glassful
30. Person paired with Jacob
32. Words before rule or whole
35. "Bullish" nickname of the late Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela
37. "Orange Is the New Black" actress ___ Aduba
39. Poet whose "A Dream Within a Dream" has been likened to 2010's "Inception"
41. Poetic meter unit
42. Credit card exp. date format
43. Old container for stogies (or other keepsakes)
44. Small floor coverings that might be crocheted
45. Former Burmese prime minister
50. WY winter hrs.
52. Squeezing snakes
54. Bahamian capital
55. Like dark-roast coffee
58. Comic book shrieks
59. Two-wheeled ride
61. Author Bret who wrote about the California Gold
Rush
63. Partner in crime?
65. Word in a Dallas state nickname
67. Olivia Benson, for Taylor Swift
68. Futbol fan's cheer
70. Sought office, like Kamala Harris
71. Raiders and Vikings group, for short
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”- John 13:3 Love Everybody. No Exceptions.
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November 11th, 1918
The day that marked the end of "The War to End All Wars" Did you know?
Armistice Day was originally established as a global day of peace. It led to the creation of the League of Nations in 1920, predecessor to the United Nations. The holiday was renamed Veterans Day in the U.S. in 1954.
Join us in reclaiming November 11th as a day to: Honor the historical pursuit of peace. Remember the cost of global conflict. Renew our commitment to peaceful resolution Respect both our veterans and the original meaning of this significant date.
The time has come to reclaim Armistice Day as a day to recognize peace.
Matt Jones
Saturday
THISTLE & THREAD
HOLIDAY SHOW: 8am4pm, Suttons Bay Fire Hall. Home-made arts & crafts from area artisans. Holiday, pottery, stained glass, quilts, baby items, soaps, ornaments, gifts & decor. Free admission.
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LONG LAKE CRAFT SHOW: 9am-3pm, Long Lake Elementary, TC. Featuring more than 60 local vendors. Each vendor donates an item for the raffle. Lunch will also be available, as well as a bake sale.
ANATOMY OF THE SKELETON: 10am, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Middle school students are invited to this workshop led by Dr. Tamara Coleman of NMC. Students will learn about the wonders of the human skeleton & explore the use of bone forensics to help solve science mysteries. Space is limited so please call 231.326.5361 to register. glenlakelibrary.net
FESTIVAL OF TREES: Grand Traverse Mall, Suite 201, TC. Presented by the Zonta Club of TC. All proceeds benefit women & children in the greater Grand Traverse region. Family themed events, Santa, cookies & tall trees! Free. zontacluboftraversecity.org/festival-of-trees
FREE FAMILY DROP-IN ART: 10amnoon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. This month’s theme: Thankfulness & Gratitude. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traverse-city/ free-family-drop-art-nov-9 ----------------------
KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: 10am-7pm, Northland Foods Plaza, Kalkaska. Nov. 8-16. Nov. 9 is Family Day Celebration from 1-3pm. Visit with Santa & his reindeer, enjoy live music by Patty Cox, & sweet treats provided by Kalkaska McDonald’s. Proceeds donated to KAIR’s Food Pantry. Find ‘Kalkaska Festival of Trees’ on Facebook. Free admission.
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PUMPKIN SMASHING EXTRAVAGANZA: 10am-1pm. The City of Traverse City is teaming up with Carter’s Compost & SEEDS at the City’s in-vessel composting unit, located at 143 Beitner Rd. The City hopes to divert 1 ton of pumpkins from landfills. Composting pumpkins helps reduce greenhouse gases, diverts waste, & returns nutrients to the soil, improving environmental health. There will also be pumpkin drop-off from Nov. 1-9, until 1pm. Pumpkins should be free of any decorations & paint. Find ‘Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza’ on Facebook.
SHOP YOUR COMMUNITY DAY: Downtown TC. Shop at any participating downtown merchant. Select a nonprofit from a provided list to receive 15% of your total purchase. downtowntc.com/shop-your-community-day
LITTLE WAVES: 10:30am, Petoskey District Library, Children’s Program Room. Also held at 1pm at Charlevoix Public Library. A Musical Journey for Young Minds. This children’s program presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) is designed for curious minds aged 4 to 10, where young explorers can discover the wonders of music & instruments in a relaxed & informal setting. Led by GLCO percussionist Tim Mocny. Each session features different GLCO musicians. Free. petoskey. librarycalendar.com/event/little-waves-85
PETOSKEY’S FALL RESTAURANT WEEK: Nov. 8-17. Participating restaurants in & around Petoskey will be setting their own menus & deals. For a list of participating restaurants, visit web site. petoskeychamber. com/petoskey-restaurant-week
It’s the time of year for TREES! The Zonta Club of TC’s Festival of Trees runs Nov. 8-10, this year at a new location: inside the Grand Traverse Mall, Suite 210. Enjoy stylish and traditional décor in the Emporium, as well as free family events and greeting Santa and Mrs. Claus! Help benefit organizations and activities empowering women and children living in NMI. zontacluboftraversecity.org. In addition, the Kalkaska Festival of Trees (KAIR) runs Nov. 8-16 from 10am-7pm at Northland Foods Plaza, Kalkaska. Family Day Celebration is Sat., Nov. 9 from 1-3pm where you can visit with Santa and his reindeer, and enjoy sweet treats and live music by Patty Cox. Admission is free and all proceeds are donated to KAIR’s food pantry. See various sizes and themes of trees! Find ‘Kalkaska Festival of Trees’ on Facebook.
TC BEER WEEK: Nov. 8-16. Check out the TC brew scene by taking a self-guided tour of local breweries & restaurants. Track your tour in the passport by checking in to the places you go & you’ll be eligible to win prizes. For more info visit web site. traversecity.com/tcbw/beer-week-ale-trail
WILD TURKEY TROT 5K: 11am, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. $20; more if you order a t-shirt or sweatshirt. grassriver.org
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FLAPJACK & FLANNEL FESTIVAL: Noon-5pm, Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, TC. Breweries, wineries, distilleries, pancake pairings, BBQ, live music from the Boardman River Band & StoneFolk, the Jack Pine Lumberjack Show, & tons of flannel. $15-$99. flapjackandflannelfestival.com
VEGMICHIGAN MONTHLY MEETUP
- TC: 1pm, Oryana West, TC. Join for some cooking inspiration with a holiday superfood, the sweet potato! Featuring a sampling of sweet potato recipes for you to try. There will also be vegan recipes that are free of the top nine allergens for everyone to enjoy. Free. meetup.com/traverse-city-vegmichigan-meetup/events/304041433/?ut m_ medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_ savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link
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CINEMA SERIES: JOHN CANDY DOUBLE FEATURE: Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Enjoy “The Great Outdoors” at 2pm, & “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” at 7pm. $8 for both movies or $5 for one movie. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ john-candy-double-feature
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FOX ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE ASSOCIATION: 3-5pm, Leland Township Public Li-
brary. Get an update on the Association’s progress, & enjoy a presentation, nibbles & beverages.
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BAYSIDE TRAVELERS CONTRA DANCE: 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC. Beginner Dance Workshop, 7pm; dances from 7:3010:30pm. Music by Liberty String Band with dances taught & led by Dave Goodwin. No partner or experience necessary. A snack to share is appreciated. Donations only.
LITTLE TRAVERSE CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS STEPHEN KING’S “MISERY”: 7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. This intense show will be a rollercoaster of emotions & a perfect end to spooky season. $20. app.arts-people.com/ index.php?ticketing=ltct
“SISTER ACT”: 7:30pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. Presented by the Northland Players. This is a musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film. $10-$20. theoperahouse.org
BLISSFEST TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY DANCE: 7:30pm, Alanson/Littlefield Community Building, Alanson. Featuring live music by Harbor Hoedown with Larry Dyer calling. Contras, squares, circles & more. All dances taught. No partner necessary. Potluck at 6:30pm; dancing at 7:30pm. $10, $5 student. blissfest.org
KEN LUDWIG’S “LEND ME A SOPRANO”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Slamming doors, mistaken identity, a shirtless man & a little opera singing! It’s 1934, & Lucille Wiley, manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi. Elena arrives late, & it remains to be seen whether the mousy assistant Jo can save
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the day. Contains adult situations & language. Adults: $33; youth under 18: $20. oldtownplayhouse.com/performances/ mainstage/lend-me-a-soprano.html
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MSU FACULTY ALL-STARS: 7:30pm, TC Phil Center, 1724 S. Garfield Ave., TC. Featuring pianist Ralph Votapek, violinist Yvonne Lam, & cellist Suren Bagratuni, who will perform Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2, & Beethoven’s Trio in D Major, No. 1. Enjoy a cash bar with beer & wine. The TC Phil Center is in the Cherryland Center, with the entrance on the back/north side of the complex, between the TC Curling Club & the previous back entrance of Younkers. Students/1st timers, call for 50% off! 947-7120. $48. tcphil.org/ concerts/msu-faculty-all-stars
RIDE THE CYCLONE BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY BROOKE MAXWELL & JACOB RICHMOND: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Phoenix Theatre. This one-act musical follows six Canadian teenagers who find themselves in limbo after a fatal roller coaster accident. Presented by director Matthew Lindstrom & the Arts Academy Theatre Division. Free. interlochen.org
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KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
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HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN: 1pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Free. gardentheater.org/harrypotter-film-series
SECOND SUNDAYS ART PROJECT AT THE DMC: 1pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month. From flower arranging & printmaking to painting & weaving, each session offers a unique & creative activity. $0-$10. simpletix.com/e/second-sundaysat-dmc-tickets-179984 ----------------------
“SISTER ACT”: (See Sat., Nov. 9, except today’s time is 2pm.)
KEN LUDWIG’S “LEND ME A SOPRANO”: (See Sat., Nov. 9, except today’s time is 2pm.)
LITTLE TRAVERSE CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS STEPHEN KING’S “MISERY”: (See Sat., Nov. 9, except today’s time is 2pm.)
RIDE THE CYCLONE BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY BROOKE MAXWELL & JACOB RICHMOND: (See Sat., Nov. 9, except today’s time is 2pm.)
MSU FACULTY ALL-STARS: (See Sat., Nov. 9, except today’s time is 3pm.)
GLCO PRESENTS THE DRUMHEADS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: 4pm, First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City. Enjoy the many sounds of percussion with The Drumheads from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Tim Mocny, Bob Sagan, & Timm Johnson will perform favorites, originals, reimagined classics & more in creative percussion compositions & arrangements with drums, glockenspiel, marimba, vibraphone, cymbals, electric bass & more. Free. glcorchestra.org/sundayseries
monday
VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST: 8-11am, Odawa Casino Resort, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. Free breakfast for all Veterans! There will also be a guest speaker & gift for attendees.
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KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
PETOSKEY’S FALL RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
TC BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
COFFEE HOUR WITH REPRESENTATIVE BETSY COFFIA: Noon-1pm, Red Door Cafe, Lake Ann. Open to residents of the 103rd District to express their opinions or concerns about State government or to request assistance with a state issue. Free.
SPECIAL BAY THEATRE VETERANS DAY EVENT: The Bay Community Theatre, Suttons Bay. Featuring the film “We Were Soldiers,” with introduction from Retired Colonel Steve Briggs at 1:30pm & 7pm. Free for Veterans; $5 general admission. thebaytheatre.com
G.T. HUMANISTS MEETING: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW WITH JIM OLSON: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. TC attorney Jim Olson will talk about environmental law called Humanity, Law, and the Fate of the Earth’s Commons. Olson has nearly 40 years of experience as an environmental, water, & public interest law advocate & champion, dedicated to protecting waters & ecosystems in the Great Lakes Basin. Free. gthumanists.org
2024 LECTURE SERIES: A HISTORY OF THE DIXIE SALOON: 7pm, Mackinaw Area Public Library, Mackinaw City. Learn about the transformation of this popular Mackinaw City spot. Free.
LULULEMON LOVES BACK: 7pm, Yen Yoga & Fitness, TC. Free candlelit restorative yoga class for all active military/Veterans. This is a four-class series presented by Lululemon to honor medical providers, educators, first responders & military. All materials will be provided, including a yoga mat & props. Free for active military & Veterans. yenyogafitness. com/specialevents/lululemonlovesbackmedical-7fnea
VETERANS FOR PEACE; RECLAIMING ARMISTICE DAY: Stop by the TC Open Space anytime between 9am-1pm where Veterans for Peace of Northern Michigan will gather to reclaim Armistice Day as a day of peace & to honor all Veterans. Join at 11:11am for the playing of TAPS, to honor those who have served, & to recognize the original meaning of Armistice Day. vfp50.org
nov 11 nov 12
tuesday
KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
PRESCHOOL STORY
TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, lower level Community Meeting Room. Preschool children of all ages & their caregivers are invited to join each Tues. for stories, songs & more. Free. sbbdl.org
PETOSKEY’S FALL RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
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TC BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
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St., Suttons Bay. Join ISEA volunteer Bob Hagerman & Captain Lily for this handson workshop that will teach you how to craft a baggy wrinkle, a crucial piece of nautical equipment. No experience is necessary. Free. schoolship.org/newsevents/2024-public-event-schedule
PARKINSONS NETWORK NORTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: 1pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. TC Day Group: 2nd Tuesdays. Nov. 12 topic: 2025 Medicare News. Featuring Fred Goldenberg, Senior Benefit Solutions. Free. ParkinsonsNetworkNorth.org
TECH TUESDAY: MEDIA & INFO LITERACY: 2pm, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, lower level Community Meeting Room. Learn to navigate online information, evaluate sources, & understand media influence. This hands-on session covers fact-checking, identifying misinformation, & using digital tools responsibly. Free. sbbdl.org
PWR! MOVES: MICHIGAN PARKINSON FOUNDATION EXERCISE CLASS: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, Thirlby Room, TC. An hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson’s Disease & their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified physical therapist. Free.
NOVELEMBER: 6-8pm, Kingsley Branch Library. Every Tues. in Nov., write your novel! There will be guest speakers, weekly writing prompts, & refreshments. Bring your notebook or laptop. For ages 15+. Find ‘Novelember Write-in’ on Facebook. Free
INDIGENOUS MOVIE TUESDAY: 6:30pm, NCMC Library, Petoskey. Featuring “Indian Horse.” Snacks & drinks provided. Bring your own seat - lawn chair, blanket, etc.
DAVID WILCOX W/KYLE RASCHE: 7:30pm, The Alluvion, TC. Kerrville Folk Festival veterans come together for a special evening of songs & story-telling. An allages show. $25-$30. thealluvion.org/tickets/ david-wilcox-kyle-rasche-11-12-24?mc_ cid=3c90f10e43&mc_eid=UNIQID
wednesday
KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
INTERLOCHEN WOMAN’S CLUB LUNCHEON: Interlochen Public Library. 11am business meeting; noon lunch provided. Bring place setting & beverage. 12:30pm program: GTC Commission on Aging. Donations of children’s hats, mittens & scarves will be collected. 231-392-3159. Free.
PETOSKEY’S FALL RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
TC BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN LEELANAU COUNTY: WHAT IS IT EXACTLY?: 2:30pm, Leelanau County Government Center, Suttons Bay. Larry Mawby, president of Peninsula Housing, will provide an overview of what affordable housing means to those who live in Leelanau County plus time for Q & A. Join the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County for this presentation. Free. lwvleelanau.org
WRITE ON: 3:30-4:30pm, Petoskey District Library. Tweens: Fuel your creativity with weird & wild writing prompts. This isn’t a class, but a lot of fun with words. petoskey.librarycalendar.com/event/write-117
GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill, Gaylord.
Wear your favorite team jersey! Please bring a non-perishable food item. Donate to help those in need & get additional chances to win prizes. $5 members; $10 not-yet members.
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THE CHEESE LADY: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Join Kim from The Cheese Lady as she discusses her favorite topic... cheese! There will be samples, discussions & specialty cheeses. Free. tadl.org/event/ cheese-lady-16208
HERE:SAY PRESENTS: TWIST OF FATE: 7pm, The Alluvion, TC. Scheduled performers will take the stage to tell true, first-person stories about a time in their lives where a chance happening led to something they couldn’t have predicted. $10 at door. heresaystorytelling.com/storytellingevents/heresay-presents-twist-of-fate
WARREN MILLER’S “75”: 7pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Fans will enjoy powder stashes & chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, & Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, & New Jersey. Catch a diverse lineup of snow sports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, & emerging talents on the big screen. Hosted by Crystal Community Ski Club & all proceeds will benefit the club. $25. donorbox. org/events/663222
thursday
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KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
PETOSKEY’S FALL RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
TC BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
GRAND TRAVERSE MUSICALE NOVEMBER CONCERT: 1pm, First Congregational Church, Chapel, TC. Featuring the NMC Chamber Singers, under the direction of Jeffrey Cobb, performing Songs of Refuge and Mercy - which features the music of Jeffrey Cobb, Elaine Hagenberg, Jonathan Rodger, & Johann Adolph Hasse. Refreshments will be served in the Garden Room following the concert. Free.
BOOKENDS BOOK DISCUSSION
GROUP: 2pm, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, lower level Community Meeting Room. This group meets on the second Thurs. of each month (except July, Aug. & Dec.). Books for the upcoming month will be available at the library’s front desk, or use the Libby app to borrow the title from the library’s digital collection. November’s selection is “Seven Days of Us” by Francesca Hornack. Free. sbbdl.org
“100 YEARS OF THE GARDEN THEATER”: 4pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Join as Executive Director of The Garden Theater Katie Jones dives into the history of the theater’s last 100 years, & hear the stories, including how community members came together to purchase the theater & how they spent hundreds of hours bringing it back to life with the goal of keeping it running for another hundred years. benziemuseum.org
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 4pm, Hagerty Center at NMC, TC. A supportive community event designed for those who are grieving. Hosted by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Michaels Place, Hospice of Michigan, Heartland Hospice, & Monarch Home Health, this gathering aims to offer solace & inspiration during a challenging season. The mission is to uplift & unite attendees by providing meaningful activities, a special remembrance gift, & a sense of shared hope. Enjoy music, light
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MINI MAKERFEST: 5pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. GTCD invites you to join members of the STEAM/Maker Alliance for a Mini MakerFest with local STEAM organizations. Engage in hands-on & educational activities. Free. natureiscalling.org/events/ mini-makerfest-2
READER CHEF, JR. COOKING CLASSES: 5-6pm, Interlochen Public Library. For ages 10-14. Kids learn a new recipe each month & will be able to cook the meal from start to finish. Limited to 12 kids per class. Registration required: 231-276-6767. Free.
BENZIE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
ANNUAL MEETING & BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION: 6-8pm, Mills Community House, Benzonia. Join for a year-in-review. This event features guest speaker Sean Leask on the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians’ lake sturgeon restoration program; a state of Benzie waters update from BCD staff; Conservation program news & updates; Board of Directors elections: Benzie County residents 18+ may vote; & Charcuterie style refreshments catered by Still Grinning Kitchens. RSVPs are greatly appreciated: info@ benziecd.org. Free. benziecd.org/home/ annual-meeting-2024 ----------------------
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FORUM - ENERGY LANDSCAPE AMIDST CLIMATE CHANGE: Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Event with John Pournoor, Ph.D., CEO & founder of Government Analytica, former VP of Government Affairs at 3M with operations in 29 states & in over 37 countries. Pournoor will illuminate economic megatrends related to the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. 6:30pm program; 5:30pm reception. Hybrid event with online livestream available. Advance in-person tickets recommended. $15 in person; $10 online livestream; free for students & educators. tciaf.com/event-november-14-2024 ----------------------
LITTLE TRAVERSE CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS STEPHEN KING’S “MISERY”: 7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. This intense show will be a rollercoaster of emotions & a perfect end to spooky season. $20. app.arts-people.com/ index.php?ticketing=ltct
KEN LUDWIG’S “LEND ME A SOPRANO”: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
friday
KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
HARRY POTTER NIGHT!: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. An after-hours event in celebration of all things Harry Potter. The first floor will be closed off so you can experience the Hogwarts magic. You’ll be able to: play indoor Quidditch, mix potions, test your Harry Potter trivia, have Harry Potter themed snacks, have a Hogwarts photo op, & more. Come dressed up as your favorite Harry Potter character. Suggested age range: 6+. No sign-up required. Adults need to accompany any children under the age of 11 inside the library. Free. tadl.org/harrypotternight
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LITTLE TRAVERSE CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS STEPHEN KING’S “MISERY”: (See Thurs., Nov. 14)
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SEUSSICAL: 7pm, TC Central High School. TC Central Music Department presents their fall musical. Written by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, Seussical is a wacky musical that tells a story of friendship, loyalty, & love. It runs Nov. 15-24. The auditorium parking lot is closed. Allow extra time to walk from alternative parking lots. See web site for more info. $20-$25 per ticket. TCAPS.booktix.com
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“INTO THE WOODS”: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Classic Brothers Grimm stories collide in James Lapine & Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical. Directed by Justin Lee Miller & performed by the Arts Academy Theatre Division as a 1980s-inspired adventure. $19-$38. interlochen.org ----------------------
“SISTER ACT”: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
BUCKETS N BOARDS: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. This high-energy show is full of percussion, ridiculous songs, tap dancing, inventive instrumentation, & a variety of musical talents. Matthew Levingston & Gareth Sever have crafted a fresh & unique clean comedy experience for the entire family. They are one of the top requested headlining acts for Disney Cruise Lines. $20-$35. cityoperahouse.org/node/577
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KEN LUDWIG’S “LEND ME A SOPRANO”: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
SEA SHANTIES & SIREN SONGS: 7:30pm, The Alluvion, TC. Join soprano Laura Osgood Brown & bass-baritone Keith Brown for sea songs & stories spanning the British Isles to the Great Lakes—including shanties, folk tunes, songs for working, songs for drinking, & songs of love & loss. $28. interlochen.org
nov 15 nov 16
PETOSKEY’S FALL RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
TC BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
ANNUAL LADIES OPENING NIGHT:
4-8pm, Downtown Petoskey. Spend some “bucks” to kick off the holiday season. Scope out gifts while playing games, winning prizes, & snacking your way through downtown. petoskeydowntown.com/ events/ladies-opening-night
NMEAC FRIENDSGIVING: 6-9pm, Michigan Works, TC. The Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council will host their first annual Friendsgiving. This potluck event is for environmentalist friends & neighbors to come together & discuss NMEAC’s upcoming projects. RSVP. Free. nmeac.org/nmeac_friendsgiving
saturday
TOY TOWN TOY TROT 5K: 9am, starts behind Toy Town, Cadillac. Toy Town partners with the Salvation Army of Cadillac for this event that will raise money for Toys for Tots of Wexford & Missaukee counties. $30-$35. toytowncadillac.com/events
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HEALTH & WELLNESS: BE HEALTHY, BE ACTIVE FAMILY COOKING CLASS: 10-11am, Interlochen Public Library. Learn a few techniques, & then participants can cook the whole recipe from start to finish. This free class includes supplemental materials for living your best life. Class size is limited to 6 families per class. Registration required: 231-276-6767.
KAIR FESTIVAL OF TREES: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
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TC WEST SENIOR HIGH ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-3pm, TC West Senior High. Numerous vendors selling goods in paper, knit, woodwork, jewelry, food, & much more. Free admission.
DEER WIDOWS WEEKEND: 11am-3pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. Events include a two-day indoor craft & vendor show in Kirkbride Hall. The first 250 through the doors each day will receive a logo bag, free tunnel tour & a $5 mimosa coupon. thevillagetc.com/deer-widows-weekend-3-2-2-2
PETOSKEY’S FALL RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
TC BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
ANNUAL SMALL WORKS HOLIDAY SHOW: Noon-3pm, Higher Art Gallery, TC. An Open House will be held to kick off the Annual Small Works show. This year it includes over 200 post card size original works of art by over 65 artists plus the popular art trees which are adorned with hundreds of handmade ornaments & small works of art. The show runs through the holiday season. Free. higherartgallery.com
ENCANTO SCREENING - COLLECTIVE SELF CINEMA SERIES: 1pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Rated PG. A Colombian teenage girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers. Enjoy the movie & take home guided mental health resources. For a deeper experience, sign up with Care-O-Van for guided sessions with professionals after the film. $0 - $5. dennosmuseum.org/events/ films.html
BARN DANCE: 2-4pm, Old Car Museum, 5774 Supply Rd., TC. Barn Dancing has a caller & band, yet is simpler than Square Dancing. Refreshments provided. Register. Free. traverseindivisible.org/events
LADIES’ NIGHT OUT: 4:30-7:30pm, Harbor Springs. Get your passport at any open business to make purchases & get passports initialed. Make a wish list for your loved ones. Turn in your passport at the end of the evening & join in for the post-evening celebration at the Pier Restaurant; doors open at 7pm; raffle drawing at 8pm. Register. harborspringschamber.com/events/ details/ladies-night-out-2024
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SUPERIOR ICE SHOWDOWN: TRAVERSE CITY TAKEOVER: 6:07pm, Centre ICE Arena, TC. Ferris State Hockey will face Lake Superior State in a Central Collegiate Hockey Association battle, marking the first time college hockey has been played in Traverse City. $20-$30 + fees. centreice.org ----------------------
LITTLE TRAVERSE CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS STEPHEN KING’S “MISERY”: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHORALE PRESENTS: “THROUGH THE YEARS IN SONG”: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Tickets at the door, from a Chorale member, or by calling: 231-4392610. $15 adults, $12 seniors & students, free for 10 & under.
SEUSSICAL: (See Fri., Nov. 15) ----------------------
“INTO THE WOODS”: (See Fri., Nov. 15)
“SISTER ACT”: (See Sat., Nov. 9) ----------------------
KEN LUDWIG’S “LEND ME A SOPRANO”: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
THE INSIDERS: TOM PETTY WILDFLOWERS: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. The premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience. Featuring six veteran musicians & decades of combined stage & touring experience. $20-$35. cityoperahouse.org/node/598
AUSTRALIA’S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER: 8-9:30pm, Little River Casino
DEER WIDOWS WEEKEND: (See Sat., Nov. 16, except today’s time is from 10am-2pm.)
PETOSKEY’S FALL RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 9)
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HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE: 1pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Free. gardentheater.org/harry-potterfilm-series ----------------------
“INTO THE WOODS”: (See Fri., Nov. 15, except today’s time is 2pm.)
KEN LUDWIG’S “LEND ME A SOPRA NO”: (See Sun., Nov. 10)
SEUSSICAL: day’s time is 2pm.)
NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHORALE PRESENTS: “THROUGH THE YEARS IN SONG”: time is 3pm.)
INAUGURAL CONCERT OF THE BEN ZONIA AREA COMMUNITY EMERGEN CY FUND: upper level, Benzonia. Mary Sue Wilkinson, Patrick Niemisto, & Chris Skellenger of WSN will perform a free community con cert. Throughout the performance a bucket will be passed to collect free will offerings & donations. millscommhouse.org/benzoniaarea-community-emergency-fund.html
LAS MIGAS: SPANISH FLAMENCO: 7pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. Enjoy Latin Grammy-winning Spanish flamenco group Las Migas. $10-$40. ci.ovationtix. com/36618/production/1214930?performan ceId=11530427
ENCORE 201, TC
Grand Traverse & Kalkaska
11/8-9 & 11/15-16 -- DJ Ricky T, 9
KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC
11/8-9 -- The Broom Closet Boys, 9:30 Mon -- Team Trivia, 7-9 Tue -- The Will Harris Trio, 8 Wed -- The Pocket, 8 Thu -- DJ Leo, 9:30 11/15-16 -- Scarkazm, 9:30
KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING
11/14 – Trivia Night w/ Host Marcus Anderson, 7-9
LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC BARREL ROOM:
11/11 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9
TASTING ROOM:
11/15 -- Nick Veine, 5-7
LIL BO, TC
Tues. – Trivia, 8-10 Sun. – Karaoke, 8
MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC
11/15 -- Derek Boik, 6-9
NORTH BAR, TC
7-10:
11/9 – Mal & Mike
11/13 – Jesse Jefferson
11/15 – Brett Mitchell 11/16 – Nick Vasquez
OLD MISSION DISTILLING, TC
SEVEN HILLS, PENINI:
11/9 – Jeff Linsell, 6:30 11/15 – Mark Daisy, 6 11/16 – Gemini Moon, 6:30
SORELLINA'S, TC SLATE RESTAURANT:
Thurs. -- Tom Kaufmann on Piano, 5-8 Fri. & Sat. – Tom Kaufmann on Piano, 6-9
STONE HOUND BREWING CO., WILLIAMSBURG
11/15 -- Levi Britton, 6-9
TC WHISKEY CO. 11/9 -- Ben Richey, 6-8
THE ALLUVION, TC 11/9 -- Nancy Stagnitta's Musical Trilogy: A Flutist's Journey - Classical, Jazz & Funk, 7:30-9:30
11/10 -- Afternoon Delight Improv Show - Presented by Full Tilt Comedy, 3-5 11/11 -- Funky Uncle - Funky Fun Mondays, 6-8:30 11/12 -- David Wilcox wsg Kyle Joe, 7:30-9:30 11/13 -- Here:Say StorytellingTwist of Fate, 7-9
11/14 -- The Jeff Haas Trio feat. Laurie Sears + Lisa Flahive, 6-8:30
11/15 -- Interlochen in Town: Sea Shanties & Siren Songs w/ Laura Osgood Brown & Keith Brown, 7:30-9
THE HAYLOFT INN, TC 7:30-11: 11/9 -- Tower of Bauer 11/15-16 -- Grand Crew
THE LITTLE FLEET, TC 11/16 -- DJ Nights w/ DJ Ras Marco D Vibe & Flow, 8
Antrim & Charlevoix
THE PARLOR, TC 8-11:
11/9 – Larz Cabot
11/12 – Jesse Jefferson
11/13 – Tai Drury
11/14 – Jimmy Olson
11/15 – Chris Smith
11/16 – Chris Sterr
THE PUB, TC
11/9 – Empire Highway, 8-11
11/10 – Mountain Gloom & Mountain Glory, 7-10
11/11 – Monday Night Karaoke, 8-11
11/13 – Zeke Clemons, 7-10
11/14 – David Martón, 7-10
11/15 – Miriam Pico & Ryan Younce, 8-11
THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC
11/9 -- The Hey! Makers, 8 11/10 -- Second Sunday Comedy Show, 7 11/12 -- Open Mic w/ Zak Bunce, 6:30
11/13 -- Jazz Show & Jam w/ Ron Getz, John Lindy & Andy Evans, 6
11/14 -- DJ Trivia, 7
11/15 -- Jesse Jefferson, 8 11/17 -- Laughs On Tap: The Comedy Variety Open Mic, 7
ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY VICTORIES, 9: 11/9 -- DJ Hotkeys 11/15 -- The Blitz 11/16 -- DJ T-Bone
11/15 --
ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH
11/9 -- John Piatek, 5-8 11/14 -- Open Mic Night, 6-9 11/15 -- Dags und Timmah!, 5-8 11/16 -- Whitney Boecker, 5-8
THE BEAU,
11/9 -- Chris
7 11/14 --
Playground Open Mic, 7 11/15 --
80's, 7 11/16 -- Silverfox
8
THE WIGWAM, INDIAN RIVER 11/14 -- Dominic Fortuna, 7:30-9:30
jamie kauffold
CHEBOYGAN
Neumann,
Musicians
Throwback
Supernova,
SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY
Friday Night Live w/ Kyle Brown, 4-7
Leelanau & Benzie
lOGY
NOV 11 - NOV 17
BY ROB BREZSNY
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are entering a phase when you can acquire more mastery in the arts of self-care and self-sufficiency. I hope you will become more skillful in giving yourself everything that nurtures your emotional and physical health. Have you gathered all you need to know about that subject? Probably not. Most of us haven’t. But the coming weeks will be a favorable time to make this your main research project. By the way, now is also an excellent time to kick your own ass and unbreak your own heart.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Once a year, the city of Seoul in South Korea stages a Space-Out Festival. Participants compete to do absolutely nothing for 90 minutes. They are not allowed to fall asleep, talk, or check their phones. To test how well they are banishing stress, burnout, and worries, their heart rates are monitored. The winner is the person who has the slowest and most stable pulse. If there were an event like this in your part of the world sometime soon, Leo, I’d urge you to join in. I expect the winner would be a member of your astrological tribe, as you Leos now have a high potential for revitalizing relaxation. Even if you don’t compete in a Space-Out Festival, I hope you will fully cash in on this excellent chance to recharge your spiritual batteries.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): My favorite Virgos love to learn. They are eager to add to their knowledge. They have a highly honed curiosity that is always percolating, continually drawing them towards new comprehension. On the other hand, some of my favorite Virgos are inefficient at shedding long-held ideas and information that no longer serve them. As a result, their psyches may get plugged up, interfering with their absorption of fun new input. That’s why I recommend that you Virgos engage in regular purges of your mental debris. Now would be an excellent time for one of these sessions. PS: The futurist Alvin Toffler said that a key to intelligence is the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn. I invite you to act on that counsel.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I endorse Libran tennis star Serena Williams' approach to selfevaluation—especially for you right now. She testified, “I'm really exciting. I smile a lot, I win a lot, and I'm really sexy.” I'm convinced you have the right to talk like that in the coming weeks—so convinced that I suggest you use it as a mantra and prayer. When you wake up each morning, say what Williams said. When you're asking life for a sweet breakthrough or big favor, remind life why it should give you what you want. Feel free to add other brags, too, like, “I’m a brilliant thinker, a persuasive negotiator, and a crafty communicator.”
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My father was a big fan of the military. As a young man, he served as a lieutenant in the army and for a time considered making that job his career. I'm the opposite of him. I keenly avoided becoming a soldier and have always been passionately antiwar. I bring this subject to your attention because think now is an excellent time for you to get clearer than ever about how you don't resemble your parents and don't want to be like them. Meditate on why your life is better and can get even better by not following their paths and ways. There's no need to do this with anger and blame. In fact, the healthiest approach is to be lucid, calm, and dispassionate.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): At age 49, James Patterson retired from his job as an advertising writer. Until then, he had produced a few novels in his spare time. But once free of his 9 to 5 gig, he began churning out books at a rapid pace. Now, at age 77, he has published over 305 million copies of 200+ novels, including 67 that have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Would you like to make an almost equally memorable transition, Capricorn? The coming weeks and months will be an excellent time to plan it and launch it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Breakfast Club was an iconic 1985 film about teenagers coming of age. Critics liked it. At the box office, it earned 100 times more than it cost to make. Aquarian director John Hughes
PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Ben & Jerry’s is a wildly successful ice cream maker that sells it products all over the world. Its founders are two Pisceans who met in seventh grade. Over 45 years since they launched their business, they have become renowned for their wide variety of innovative flavors and their political activism. When they first decided to work together, though, their plans were to start a bagel business. They only abandoned that idea when they discovered how expensive the bagel-making equipment was. I suspect that you are near a comparable pivot in your life, Pisces: a time to switch from one decent project to an even better one.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be on the verge of the breakthrough I prophesied a while back. Remember? I said you would be searching for the solution to a boring problem, and on the way you would discover a more interesting and useful problem. That exact scenario is about to happen. also predict that the coming weeks will be a time when you tame an out-of-control aspect of your life and infuse more wildness into an overly tame part of you. I will speculate on one further stroke of good fortune: You will attract an influence that motivates you to be more passionately pragmatic about one of your key dreams.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It's time for some friendly warnings that will, if heeded, enable you to avoid problematic developments. 1. An overhaul in your self-image is looming; your persona requires tinkering. 2. Old boundaries are shifting and in some places disappearing. Be brave and draw up new boundaries. 3. Familiar allies may be in a state of flux. Help them find their new centers of gravity. 4. Potential future allies will become actual allies if you are bold in engaging them. 5. Be allergic to easy answers and simplistic solutions. Insist on the wisdom of uncertainty.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To honor and celebrate your melancholy, I’m turning this horoscope over to Gemini author T. H. White and his superb formulation of the redemptive power of sadness. He wrote: "The best thing for being sad is to learn something. That is the only thing that never fails. You may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honor trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then—to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting."
CANCER (June 21-July 22): A Massachusetts woman named Andrea Martin loves chickens so much she treats them as family. A few years ago, she took pity on one of her favorites, a young bird named Cecily, who had been born with a damaged tendon in one of her legs. Martin arranged to have the limb amputated. Then she made a prosthetic device on a 3-D printer and had it surgically grafted onto Cecily's body. Success! The $2,500 cost was well worth it, she testified. propose we make Andrea Martin one of your role models for the coming weeks. May she inspire you to take extra good care of and shower bonus blessings on everyone and everything you love. (PS: This will be really good for your own health.)
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