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FROMTHEPUBLISHER re you ready for some adventure?

Summer has arrived and I can almost hear it begging for us to “Come outside and play!” It’s time to make some exciting plans for the next few months.

My goal this summer is a minimum of two fun-filled quests per month.

I’ve decided that I must see some animals (Binder Park Zoo and the Alligator Sanctuary) and some flowers (Fredrick Meijer Gardens & the Chipman Preserve). Then it’s off to the beach for a picnic, some swimming and a little kayaking. Later this summer I’ll be having a “Bucket List” adventure, the details of which I will share with you soon!

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The dictionary defines adventure as an exciting or remarkable experience and what fits that bill changes from person to person. Perhaps your summer plans look like mine, or perhaps your favorite adventure involves exotic dining!

Kalamazoo restaurants are remarkable and you’re sure to find some exotic fare without having to stray too far from home. Whatever your personality, you’ll find some great ideas on the upcoming pages to help you create your perfect plan for summer adventure.

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Even the mundane things of life can take on an adventurous feel if we just add some panache to them. Ideas abound; all it takes is a little creativity. Clean your house in your bathing suit while listening to summer jams or create a meal around a theme and ask everyone to dress and act accordingly.

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However you choose to be adventurous this summer, we wish you lots of fun and memories.

Remember that when it comes to trying new things, the first time is always the hardest. Try something new again and again and soon you’ll find you’re old hand at this adventure thing.

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Another reason to celebrate this month is Father’s Day. To all the outstanding Dads in our midst, we wish you the best of everything and an especially Happy Father’s Day. The love a dad gives to his child enriches them to know that they have the strength to endure anything life hands them. Our community is abundantly blessed with many amazing Dads!

And I’m out enjoying summer….

Till next month!

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s history recorded, men traditionally didn’t participate in the birthing process. Even male physicians didn’t begin to attend women during birth on a routine basis until the late 18th century when physicians started to make home visits to deliver children. This trend to have medical birth attendants (doctors and nurses) increased during the 19th century, but husbands were never in attendance and waited outside the birthing room. When childbirth moved to hospitals in the 20th century, men still were not often with their wives. They waited in hospital waiting rooms, sometimes called stork clubs, while their wives labored and delivered without them.

Only three decades ago, this long held practice of excluding men during the birth of their children changed.

Starting in the ’60s, hospitals, under pressure from birthing women, laymen, the women’s movement, and childbirth reform groups, began allowing men into labor rooms. It wasn’t until the ’70s, and ’80s that the doors to the delivery rooms of some hospitals opened and allowed men to participate in the birthing process of their children.

In the book Make Room for Daddy: The Journey from Waiting Room to Birthing Room, author Judith Walzer Leavitt discusses the expectations that men have of the process of participating in childbirth with their partners. She writes, “Most men [that I interviewed and researched] seem to find the birthing experience awe-inspiring and exciting and don’t want to miss it.”

However, there are some men who voice ambivalence or hostility toward being asked or urged to be present in labor and delivery rooms. They say they often feel like third wheels, hanging around with not much to do, not knowing where to stand or sit, and feeling no one is paying any attention to them.”

We asked Dr. Adam Blickley, MD, an OBGYN with Grand Rapids Women’s Health about his professional experiences with having both male and female partners participate in the many aspects of the birthing process.

We wanted to understand and share with our readers what works well for partners, and how to make the birthing experience the best that it can be for both mother and father.

WLM: HOW MANY WOMEN PATIENTS HAVE THEIR HUSBANDS PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS PRIOR TO THE BIRTH OF THEIR BABY? BLICKLEY: A majority of couples come to the first

interview with me in order to have a discussion about their expectations for the pregnancy, the procedures that will take place along the way, and how to plan for the baby to be born. They come together again to the ultrasound, which is a very exciting moment in both of their lives. Then to the birthing classes and finally, the birth of their child.

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HOW DO MEN BENEFIT FROM ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING?

It seems to me, from my professional experience as a doctor and my own experience as a father of five children, that a couple really bonds during the birthing process. This activity allows men to experience the miracle of their own child’s birth along with the mom. Once the husband or partner becomes more educated about what will take place during the process of the birth, they can also better provide the support that a woman needs both physically and emotionally during the months leading up to the birth and the actual event.

ARE THERE ANY DRAWBACKS TO “TOO MUCH” TOGETHERNESS WITH THE PATIENT AND HER PARTNER FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE IN THE PRE-BIRTH STAGES? Much depends on the dynamic of the couple. Different couples have different ways of relating. It will depend on the man’s anxiety level, as this anxiety can translate to anxiety in the mother. My belief is that if the

man is prepared appropriately and is given realistic expectations of what he is going to be experiencing at the birth, then they are not going to be overly anxious and raise the anxiety level in the room. It does take some training to be a birth partner during the birthing process in order to be a good support for the mother.

WHAT DO YOU NOTICE THAT MEN DO WHEN THEY ACCOMPANY THEIR PARTNERS TO DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS? At the beginning stages, I often find that the men have more questions than women do. It seems that men hone in on specifics that women who are carrying the baby may not consider. At these meetings I really encourage the men to read the pregnancy books along with her so he can anticipate the changes that she’ll be experiencing.

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- Dr. Adam Blickley

DURING THE BIRTH DO YOU ENCOURAGE THE PARTNERS TO BE THERE?

About 70 percent of my patients have their partner at the birth. Some, however, are single moms who bring a friend or family member to be their birth partner. Sadly, a few women have no support person that they know to help them through the birthing process, except for the doctor and medical staff.

HOW DO MEN REACT IN THE BIRTHING ROOM?

Again, this really depends on the people involved. During labor, some men feel out of place and hang out in a corner maybe looking at their phones to distract them from unpleasant feelings or what’s happening in the room. Some men, though, actively respond to their partners by doing massage, getting her water, changing positions, coping with contractions by being a strong hand to hold, and helping her to maintain focus.

I should point out that some moms-to-be don’t want to be touched, and simply having someone there to soothe them during the more difficult moments is very important.

HAS ANYONE EVER FAINTED?

Occasionally, men have turned white and some have fainted. We watch the partners pretty closely. If it’s needed, we ask the partner to sit in a chair and relax until they feel better. Many new fathers, however, jump up and down in delight, while some snuggle in close. Most men are overwhelmed by the emotion of it all.

AFTER THE IMMEDIATE BIRTH, DO YOU WANT THE MEN TO STAY IN THE PATIENT’S ROOM? It’s very important to have skin to skin

bonding time between the mother and child and dads can participate in this as well by touching the baby and holding mom’s hand.

WHAT SHOULD MEN REMEMBER TO DO DURING BIRTH THAT WOULD BE THE MOST MEANINGFUL FOR THEM AS WELL AS HELPFUL TO THEIR PARTNERS? Live the moment! Enjoy the miracle of the birth by participating in it rather than using the phone or a camera. Be a part of the experience that you are both having!

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Birthing by mother and father is a new cultural phenomenon. Many people won’t have parents to ask about this process as their parents often times didn’t share in the birthing process.

Men need to step up and do some selfeducation by reading and talking to friends who have had the experience. I recommend that partners come to some of the appointments together, if possible, and that guys get involved in the miracle of their child’s growth in the womb as well as the birth.

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remember trading recipes with Chrissie Evert’s mother,” said Billie Hayward of Vicksburg, the player card committee chair for this year’s United States Tennis Association Boys’ 18 and 16 Tournament. As a long-time volunteer for the tournament, she’s seen famous tennis players in the audience, watched thousands of young athletes on the courts, and made many, many friends.

“A lot of times, you’ll sit next to someone and make friends,” she said. “You’re sitting there for two or three hours, watching a match. We all share tennis as an interest.”

The tournament is the only event of its kind in west Michigan. Players in two groups, 18 and under and 16 and under, come from around the U.S. to compete over 10 days at Stowe Tennis Stadium at Kalamazoo College. They also use the tennis courts at Western Michigan University, and have indoor courts if the weather is bad. This year, Hayward said, there are 196 players in each round, and even more are expected in next year’s tournament.

They compete in singles and doubles matches, often playing multiple times each day. The contests can take players far in their tennis careers — the overall champions each year are automatically entered in the U.S. Open. The 2016 tournament is scheduled for August 5 to 14, though volunteers will be taking part week before any matches begin, Hayward said.

The tournament is a place for high school-age players to test their skills, and attract the attention of college coaches hunting for recruits.

To keep up with that many young players, parents and coaches, the USTA needs a team of more than 1,000 volunteers over the two weeks of the tournament, including set-up and the tournament time itself. There are 1,456 people available on the event’s volunteer list.

We find a position where you can succeed,” she said. “Not only do you feel like you’re doing something, you are. You’re there for the love of the tournament, and a love of the game.”

Women volunteers support Kalamazoo’s annual tennis tournament

BY ANDREW DOMINO Some won’t participate this year because of other commitments, but Hayward said it’s rare for someone to leave the list.

Many people come back year after year to help make the tournament a reality.

There are three main groups of volunteers: the ones dealing with the games, like ushers, ticket sellers and ball runners; organizers for the annual parties for the players and for their parents; and a group that handles registration for the tournament. They even get local businesses involved. Some of the families stay at Kalamazoo-area hotels, and a local print shop provides lists of the next day’s matches, printed the night before.

All the help is provided by volunteers, and Hayward said it’s because organizers work hard to put people into the right spot.

“We find a position where you can succeed,” she said.

“Not only do you feel like you’re doing something, you are. You’re there for the love of the tournament, and a love of the game.”

The tournament started in Kalamazoo in 1943, and Hayward said she’s been involved with tennis and

the tournament for about 40 years, volunteering in different roles. About 80 percent of the volunteers are women, from girls who climb ladders to change the scoreboards to the San Francisco-based photographer who returns to Kalamazoo every year to take pictures of the tournament. Some volunteers are retirees, or women who don’t work outside the home, but Hayward said others change their work schedule to spend time at the tournament. Several local businesses also contribute volunteer teams on Saturdays and Sundays.

The tournament is always open to new volunteers, and Hayward said she finds many recruits in the stands.

“I see mom watching, I sit down next to her and say, ‘So, you like tennis?’”

Even with all the volunteer work, Hayward said she has time to enjoy some of the matches. She says better training has made for an increasingly better game.

“The game has improved,” she said. “The young men are more physically fit. Last year at the championship they played a full five-set match. Stamina figured into it — and at the end they put their arms on each other’s shoulders.”

To volunteer with the USTA Boys’ 18 and 16 National Tournament, visit ustaboys.com.

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ank Stamm is a man who has dedicated his life to serving others, in his job as Director of Youth Ministry Vicksburg United Methodist Church and in his personal life as husband and father.

A 1996 graduate of Portage Central High School, Hank earned his B.A. from Western Michigan University and is currently enrolled in the M.A. CECP program for School Counseling at WMU. Hank lives in Vickburg with his wife (and high school sweetheart), Tamra, and his children, Henry Michael (6) and Liliana (4).

Originally a self-described Army brat, Hank is proud of the roots he’s planted in Vickburg and can’t imagine living anywhere else.

Hank has served as Director of Youth Ministries for Vicksburg United Methodist Church since 2008. He felt called by God to serve in youth ministry beginning in 2002 and he believes his calling in life is to help other people live fuller, healthier, richer lives, in a variety of different ways. When asked what he loves best about his job, Hank will tell you “I love when I see teens, or young adults, make a connection with what I am teaching or showing them…seeing that ‘aha moment’.

It’s especially fulfilling when you know it will make a lifetime impact for them.”

Hank also serves as a volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach at Vicksburg High School. He believes that wrestling is an apt metaphor for life. He notes “Olympic champion Dan Gable famously said, ‘Once you’ve wrestled everything else in life is easy.’ When it comes down to competition, it is just you going out and giving your all, but you can’t do it alone. You are only as good as the people you work with on a daily basis. The harder you push yourself in practice the more you’ll have to give when it comes time to perform.”

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Hank is inspired by the females in his life. He wryly notes that he “married up” when he and Tamra wed in 2002. He shares that not only does she serve at their church as Director of Music, she keeps their family running smoothly. He shares that she is always smiling and positive. “She has a heart of gold, loves our kids, and is all I could ask for in a partner for life.”

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Hank says that Lily, too, inspires him to change the world. “I work to inspire young men to be better people largely because of her. I want the young men I encounter to step up to the level of being worthy of her, and women like her.” He notes that, even at the tender age of four, Lily has a strong personality, only doing what she knows is right and wants to do. She bends to the will of no one. He knows deep in his heart that she will be a world-changer one day.

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Destination Inspiration NEW MEXICO BACK RIBS

Delight in the flavor of Memphis, New Mexico or Hawaii from the comfort of your own patio with these destination-inspired recipes.

NEW MEXICO BACK RIBS Makes 4 servings

3-4 pounds pork back ribs 1/4 cup chili powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon cayenne (or ground red chili pepper)

In small bowl, stir together all seasoning ingredients. Rub ribs on all surfaces with seasoning rub. Place ribs on a medium-hot grill over indirect heat; close grill hood and grill until ribs are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours (add more charcoal briquettes to fire, if necessary, to maintain grill temperature of about 325-350 F).

These ribs give new meaning to “hot off the grill.� The dry rub of seasonings give these ribs a savory and slightly incendiary mix of flavor. Serve with rice, fry bread, fried summer squash, and a creamy flan for dessert.

MEMPHIS DRY RIBS Makes 4 servings

4 pounds pork back ribs or meaty spareribs

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon celery salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 cups wood chips (use hickory or oak chips for the best flavor) Cut the ribs into four portions. Place ribs in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, celery salt, cumin and black pepper; rub evenly over meaty side of ribs. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.

At least 1 hour before grilling, soak wood chips in enough water to cover. Drain before using. In a charcoal grill with a cover, place preheated coals around a drip pan for medium indirect heat. Add 1/2inch hot water to drip pan.

Sprinkle half of the drained wood chips over the coals.

Place ribs, bone side down, on grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until ribs are tender. Add more preheated coals (use a hibachi or a metal chimney starter to preheat coals) and wood chips; turn ribs halfway through grilling.

Note: For gas grills, preheat and then turn on any burners directly below where the food will go. The heat circulates inside the grill, so turning the food is not necessary.

Complete the meal with corn on the cob, coleslaw and fresh baked cornbread with honeyed butter.

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SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN-STYLE RIBS Makes 6 four-rib servings

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN-STYLE RIBS

2 racks pork back ribs (2 1/2 to 3 pounds each) cut into 3- or 4-rib sections

2 cups hoisin sauce

1 cup pineapple juice

3 tablespoons fresh ginger root, grated

3 tablespoons sesame oil

3 scallions, green only, thinly sliced (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional) In a medium bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, pineapple juice, ginger, and sesame oil. Arrange the ribs in a slow cooker and pour half of the sauce mixture over the ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the ribs are very tender. Set the remaining sauce aside in the refrigerator.

About 1/2 hour before the ribs are done, remove the sauce from the refrigerator to bring it to room temperature. Arrange the ribs on plates or a platter and brush both sides with some of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve the rest of the remaining sauce at the table.

Serve these ribs in the Hawaiian plate lunch style with a scoop of white rice, macaroni salad or slaw on the side. They’d also be good alongside a simple carrot salad or a few slices of grilled pineapple.

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DESIGN

Risk vs. Reward

BY JAN MCCOLLUM

Go bold with your home design! For example, enhance bold colors by adding striking patterns.

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nside each of us is an innate desire to step out, to venture outside our comfort zone, to explore new horizons, to take a chance, a risk, to gamble a little with the unknown. We perceive the infinite nature of our world, yearning to go a little deeper, a little farther, a little wider; yet, we find a degree of comfort in playing it safe, embracing predictability and welcoming the things that make sense to us. Most of us can live with a degree of uncertainty but are careful to draw our line in the sand if things get a little too intense.

My question, then, is why do we hold intensity at arm’s length? Quantum theorists tell us that we are bombarded by over 400 billion bits of information every second. Our brains filter out all but about 2,000.

Environment plays a large factor. We are conditioned by our geography, society and background to curate what comes into our experience. However, when we step out and open up to a little chaos, we find signs of life. Test your knowledge by guessing answers to the following brief pop quiz. You’re sure to pass with flying colors! (Answer hints: beige, beige, white, etc.)

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What is the most popular finish for kitchen appliances?

What is the most commonly selected back splash tile?

What is the most commonly selected kitchen cabinet color?

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confidence in making design decisions that reflect who we are. Concern regarding resale values and accommodating the preferences of potential buyers play into our thoughts, stifling self-expression and the individuality we may otherwise have incorporated into our design decisions. It is the opinion of the writer that we are not generic beings. The market does, however, dictate the design and trends to which we are exposed, laying out the safe choices for us. We can relax a bit and be assured that it is OK, and even therapeutic to incorporate a little design tension into our environments. It may seem like a bold step, but therein lies the adventure!

“Choices that may seem risky at best are usually the catalyst for transformation, releasing a ripple effect that migrates to every facet of our personal stories.”

If going “all in” is a little too stressful at this point, consider the following baby steps for expanding the boundaries of your comfort zone:

BREAK IT! The rules of design are not immutable.

Experiment with a new piece, wall color, or furniture arrangement. Just leave a light on if you decide to rearrange the furniture in the middle of the night!

BOLD IT! Take it to the next level. Emphasize

the element(s) by creating a focal point. This will infuse new energy into the space and inspire great conversation!

LOVE IT! If you strongly resonate with something,

bring it in! There will be some common denominator

in your choice that integrates your find with the rest of the space.

JUXTAPOSE IT! Contrast rather than compare.

Bringing a seemingly off track piece into a space actually enhances it, creating interest and movement in the ambiance of the room.

LEAVE IT! Sit with your choice for a bit. Resist the

temptation to put the space back like it was. Take time to analyze the effects of the change and understand why it’s working, or why it’s not. This will build confidence for your next bold move.

Design should inspire. It should improve our lives, not only by speaking to function, but by speaking to the spirit. It should challenge us to expand, take risks, and explore how change affects us and others. Choices that may seem risky at best are usually the catalyst for transformation, releasing a ripple effect that migrates to every facet of our personal stories.

In my opinion, the risk is worth the reward!

Founder and design principal of J Parker McCollum, Inc., Jan is a speaker, mentor, educator, and product designer with projects featured in several local publications. jparkermccollum.com

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Northern Exposure

Bier Art Gallery and Pottery Studio (est.1981).

Winding along the lake shore between Petoskey and Traverse City on US 31, located between Norwood and Charlevoix, is a restored schoolhouse that dates back to the Michigan logging era.The schoolhouse once served the thriving community of Norwood and when inside it’s easy to imagine the joy of discovery and learning that shone on the faces of the children at school each day. In its modern incarnation as the Beir Art Gallery, this place will bring that same joy to your face as you explore each nook of this amazing multi-level gallery. It’s an intense art experience that leaves the mind boggled and the senses heightened.

Creative artists Tami & Ray Bier started their gallery in 1981 and added an artist studio in 2010 where visitors are welcome. Guests can experiment on the potter’s wheel, watch Tami create her whimsical frog pottery and see many other artists craft their next creations.

Bier Art Gallery has over 60 contributing artists who offer everything from pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and glass to wood carving, paintings, baskets, etchings, dolls and exquisite iron work. Most of the artist hale from Michigan, including several from southwest Michigan. It’s so rewarding to know we have so much local talent here in Michigan.

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noun : 1. daring and exciting activity calling for enterprise and enthusiasm; 2. the theme of Women’s LifeStyle’s June Edition

We’ve compiled a small (but mighty) list of our favorite adventures in Michigan. Fill

the tank, grab your backpack, and set out on an escapade! BY RICHELLE KIMBLE

HIKE THE NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL

The NCT’s 4,600 miles connects North Dakota to New York and runs directly through the heart of Michigan’s Lower and Upper Peninsulas. This section through the Ottawa National Forest is only a sliver; day hike, overnight camp, or wander for months on this giant trail.

ROAD TRIP THE SHIPWRECK COAST

Named one of National Geographic’s Drives of a Lifetime! From Marquette to Whitefish Point, see nearly 200 miles of Lake Superior’s coast. Camp on Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, canoe the Two Hearted River, view shipwrecks in Munising, and get splashed

by Tahquamenon Falls.

BOAT & DIVE

Cheboygan is known as the Gateway to Waterways, offering more than 40 miles of inland boating and is surrounded by over 50 world-class shipwrecks open to divers.

BIER ART GALLERY & POTTERY STUDIO Many artists are featured in this restored schoolhouse turned art gallery.

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BACKCOUNTRY NORTH MANITOU ISLAND

WINERY HOP

The summer in Northern Michigan offers spectacular views, enticing tastes, and multiple wine trails; try the Grand Traverse Bay Loop, Sleeping Bear Loop or Northern Loop.

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Part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, North and South Manitou Island are perfect for backcountry getaways.

The 15,000-acre North Island is less trekked and draws serious packers ready for wilderness.

ROCK CLIMB

One of the very few rock climbing options in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Grand Ledge’s rock formations offer solo climbing at Oak Park or along The Ledges Trail.

MOUNTAIN BIKE

Explore the 25 miles of difficult mountain bike trails in Fort Custer State Park. The trails offer woodsy views, picnic areas and camping.

TOUR DETROIT

Spend an afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts, catch a Tiger’s game at Comerica Park, and visit the Motown Museum. Weave multiple tastings of unique fare at a few of Detroit’s upscale and unique restaurants.

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YOUR

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BY RICHELLE KIMBLE

All the colors in the rainbow!

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OPPORTUNITY. It’s a word we strive to embrace but occasionally overlook. Opportunity surrounds us, and the democracy instilled in American culture fuels the demand for evolving activity and individuality. Regardless of a person’s interests, values, religion or hobbies, an opportunity is always knocking; there is something for everyone at all moments.

When a person embraces those offerings and suddenly begins to feel overwhelmed with all the delightful accomplishments they must pursue, they must create a bucket list.

thoughts trigger throughout the day. If you’re a visual person, keep a giant poster of your to-do list on your wall. If handcrafting a bucket list is on your bucket list, then paint, decorate or design said poster. As you complete each adventure, watch your list dwindle, feel proud and fulfilled, and get prepared to add more.

Completing the list takes dedication; it’s not easy to break away from life’s day-to-day, but setting goals is the first step. Save money by creating an “adventure fund” where you stash all your $1, $5 and $10 bills whenever you receive them; get creative with your vacation days by taking advantage of the weekends; and remember to take advantage of the opportunities that surround you, whenever they appear.

My adulthood bucket list began when I was fresh in college; as a college athlete who moved out of state, my mental game to take on new experiences had to be at its peak. When it came time to decide what I was doing for When she’s not writing for WLM, Richelle enjoys the summer off-season, my curiosity led me to exploring, traveling, Yellowstone National Park. It was no luxurious writing, reading, cooking, vacation, but working at a park restaurant learning and playing.

Follow her for adventure enabled me to stay in the park for an entire ten inspiration: @thekleerlife weeks. There, I discovered my passion for exploration; there, I spent countless hours hiking alone, listening to the moon and learning about myself; there, the roots For inspiration, below is a list of 15 for my bucket list began, and since, I’ve popular bucket list ideas provided continually added to my list, checking

by Metro Creative. Remember off each adventure one by one (the most to consider your interests, get recent being doing a handstand on Devil’s Bridge in Sedona, Arizona. Check out our creative and think limitlessly! magazine’s cover!).

Throw a party on a rooftop in a bustling city or urban center.

Perhaps your bucket list is worldly, or Take a parent on his or her dream maybe it’s locally centered; or, maybe you vacation. have one of each at which to continually Immerse yourself in the culture of a chip away. Just think: The surrounding local culture is booming with new foreign country. restaurants, entertainment options, and Go back to school to embark on a outdoor parks; Michigan is home to a different career. growing trail system, is sprinkled with See the Northern Lights. fabulous waterfalls, and has nearly 97,000 Become fluent in another language. square miles of land to explore; the nation Go on a safari and see endangered is filled with astonishing preservations animals in their natural habitats. called national parks, has over 19,000 Take a friend skydiving. cities in which to visit, and is home to Drive cross-country. hundreds of sports venues; and, of course, Tour every continent.

195 countries comprise the world, each Meet your favorite actor, athlete with incomparable diversity of land and and/or author. culture. It’s a big world, and life is too Publish a book of any sort. short to be all work and no play. Explore Participate in a festival, such as your interests, share your passions and running with the bulls or Oktoberfest, seize every day you can. Compose a in the festivals’ countries of origin. bucket list!

Dive at the Great Barrier Reef.

Gather your entire family together Unsure where to start? If you’re tech for the biggest family reunion yet. savvy, keep a note in your phone or a Pinterest board for easy additions as

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s adults, our week often looks much the same: to work, pick up the kids, make dinner, clean up, go to bed, start over. In many ways, we thrive on routine, even if we don’t enjoy all of the tasks we have to do. Routine gives us balance. It helps us to plan the week ahead and avoid pitfalls. Though most kids would never admit it, they appreciate routines too.

Every school day, most kids have daily routines from the minute they wake until the school day ends, and for some straight through until bedtime. But then summer comes, and it’s a free-for-all! Suddenly they are thrust from their safe, predictable schedule into one where they wake whenever they want to, have few or no plans for the day, and go to bed much later than usual.

While some of this freedom is good for all of us, it can also lead to boredom, sibling fighting, and frustration for everyone. Many parents can’t wait for their kids to go back to school in the fall, and count down the days, much like their kids have in the weeks leading up to summer break. But, what if this year could be different? With some planning, it doesn’t have to be so stressful to have a summer that everyone can enjoy!

Make a list of fun family activities for 1Maybe summer it’s a trip to Cedar Point, a beach day at Lake Michigan, or a holiday weekend at the family cabin.

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Whatever the case, forethought is going to be essential to getting it off the ground. Talk as a family about places you could visit together, and then decide on a date, budget, and arranging time off for the parents.

Try to make these plans as definite as possible as soon as you can. This allows everyone something to look forward to, and creates memories you can all cherish.

Be sure to cover the essentials 2completed There will always be the tasks that must be during the summer, whether it be driver’s

kids go to daycare or if a parent will be home with them all summer. Create something that works for your family, and follow up to see how it’s working. Change aspects that don’t work, or find creative solutions to make it fit.

Create a family planner 4 Put all important dates for the summer on a planner that is accessible to the entire family at any

education, summer school, or sports physicals. Be sure to budget time for these types of important events, to avoid last minute panic and stress.

time. Many kids have access to technology these days, so using an online family scheduling app, such as Cozi, can help keep everyone in the loop! Set reminders as needed for doctor’s appointments, birthday parties, and sporting events so that nothing is missed.

Develop a daily routine with your 3Creating kids for non-event days a daily routine schedule will help everyone

With some careful planning before school is out, you and your kids can have the summer you want, without all the headaches!

stay on the same page, and reduce friction caused by differing expectations. It doesn’t have to be planned down to the minute, but having guidelines for basics, such as waking up, hygiene/showers, chores, and lunch, can make the evenings much smoother for everyone. Parents won’t be coming home from work surprised that nothing was accomplished, and kids will know exactly what is expected from them while their parents are away. This routine is important even if your

Suzanne Meinke is a Marriage and Family Therapist at Meaningful Connections Counseling, PLC in Kalamazoo. She has worked with children and families for the past 14 years, utilizes skills such as these in her practice each day.

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June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 100 Mile Market People’s Food Co-op. 3 – 7 pm. All things sold at 100 Mile Market are grown or produced within a one hundred mile radius of Kalamazoo! 269-359-6727. www.pcfmarkets.com June 2 – 5 3rd Annual Pickleball Fever in the Zoo Wings Event Center. 8 am. Michigan has the second largest number of members in the United States of America Pickleball Association, which has more than 150,000 members nationwide. Free. 269-330-0209. www.facebook.com/KalamazooPickleball June 2 – 5 June Jubilee Downtown Kalamazoo. This weekend features over a dozen different events held in the downtown area. Take a trip to Greece without ever leaving Kalamazoo at the 40th Annual Greek Festival, browse juried art work from over 180 artists at the Arts Fair, enjoy a Concert in the Park, take in the sights and sounds of the Kalamazoo Do-Dah Parade and Art on the Mall. www. junejubilee.com June 2 – 29 Jeri Love Exhibit Willow Lake Club, 3707 Greenleaf Circle, Parkview Hills, Kalamazoo. Daily 9 am – 6 pm. The Beauty and Wonder of Trees.

Photographs by Jeri Love. Free. 269-3724444.

June 3 Art Hop Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-3425059. www.kalamazooarts.com June 3 Kalamazoo Growlers Susan G. Komen Night Kalamazoo Growlers. 7 – 10 pm. Susan G. Komen Night presented by WWMT News Channel 3. Growlers face off against rival Battle Creek Bombers at 7:05 pm, gates open at 6:05. PINK Post-Game Fireworks & Tishhouse Electric’s Wham City Lights show.

269-492-9966. annie@growlersbaseball.com June 3 – 4 Ladies’ Library Ice Cream Social Ladies’ Library Association. 10 am – 2 pm. Enjoy ice cream treats including ice cream cones, pie alamode, or make your own Sundaes. Enjoy tours of the historic building and watch the June Jubilee parade as it passes by the building. 269-344-0158. kalamazooladieslibrary.org

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June 4 Do-Dah Parade Starts at the corner of Jasper and Lovell Street. 11 am – 1 pm. This parade is a fun un-structured, un-proper, and goofy. The meaning of “Do-Dah” is a parody based on a spoof or satire of a person, place, event or thing. We have partnered up with The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo and WKFR to incorporate the theme “Do-Dah Fit”! Free.

269-388-2830 June 4 Walking Tour Series of Downtown Kazoo Breweries Old Burdick’s Bar & Grill. 12 – 4:30 pm.

Learn about the craft beer in Kalamazoo, enjoy sampling some of the best beers in the world, and find out about the fascinating history of Kalamazoo. $30. 269-3504598. john@westmibeertours.com June 4 Hike to a Concert Eliason Nature Reserve. 3 pm. Don’t miss this unique nature and live music experience! Take your pick of a short hike (15-20 minutes) or a longer hike (30-40 minutes) into the beautiful Eliason Nature Reserve.

Free. 269-329-4522. www.portagemi.gov June 5, 12, 19, 26 Portage Market Portage Senior Center. 12 – 4 pm. We accept many forms of currency, including Food Assistance benefits to ensure the products of our market are accessible to more people in our community. 269-3596727. www.pcfmarkets.com June 6, 7 Taoist Tai Chi Society Open Houses Hillside Cener, 614 Romence Road, Ste 240, Portage. Mon. 6:30 - 8 pm, Tues. 10 - 11:30 am, drop-in. Demonstrations and discussions of Taoist Tai Chi® internal arts of health. New classes start the following week. 269-3231974, www.michigan.usa.taoist.org.

June 9 A Toast to The Unstoppables!

Heritage Hall, WMU’s NEW Alumni Center 601 Oakland Drive, 5:00-7:00 pm. Join us for a FREE & enjoyable networking event with Kalamazoo’s top leaders & business professionals! We will toast and celebrate WMU Alumni Mary Jane Mapes fabulous new international best seller book “The Unstoppables - Success Strategies from 12 Top Women Leaders to Supercharge Your Career.” Details regarding an exclusive 2017 executive group trip to Miraval Resort & Spa will also be announced. RSVP required! RSVP to amy.susan@pcipromo. com or 269-488-2983.

June 9 American Business Womens Association Mangia’s Restaurant on 9th Street. 5:30 pm.

Please call 269 323 0468 or e-mail marilyn4038@att.net for reservations.

June 10 – 19 A Man of No Importance Little Theatre, WMU. Thur 7:30 pm, Fri. & Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 2 pm. Set in 1964 Dublin with a lush Irish-inspired score, A Man Of No Importance is a rare gem in the canon of musical theater, one which combines the depth and drama of a play with the lyricism and comedy of a musical. 269-343-2727. www.farmersalleytheatre.com June 11 Summer Expo Craft & Vendor Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Expo South. 9 am – 4 pm. Come shop your local crafters and vendors, enter to win a gift card.

99 booths of the most unique crafters in Michigan. Admission is free. For more information call Jessica Porter at 269-903-1604 or email craftvendorshowjessica@gmail.com June 16 Do-Nut go to school anymore Story Time Bookbug. 10 – 11 am. Join ARNIE THE DONUT for a very special costumed story time, including snacks from SWEETWATER’S DOUGHNUT MILL in celebration of School Being Out for the Summer! 269-385-4827. Joanna@bookbugkalamazoo.com June 16 Wildlife Neighbors Lunch & Learn Oakland Drive Park. 11 am – 12 pm.

Animals are our neighbors in the Community of Life and they have important jobs to do! Meet some of our wild neighbors, learn the work they do that benefits our community and learn about their adaptations. Free. 269-329-4522.

June 16 Family Fit Festival Upjohn Park. 4 – 7 pm. Free. The City of Portage, City of Kalamazoo and YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo and Champions for Healthy Kids coalition have aligned in efforts to raise awareness and participation in active living. Bring the entire family out to explore new activities and wellness opportunities offered in the community. 269-3294522. www.healthykalamazoo.com June 16 – 18 Kalamazoo Island Festival Mayors Riverfront Park. 11 am – 12 pm.

The Island Festival is one of the largest Reggae festivals in the nation bringing over 20,000 people to Kalamazoo for the three day weekend. There will be craft booths, restaurants and live music. Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics. Thurs. Free before 6 pm, $5 after 6 pm. Fri. & Sat. Free before 4 pm, $5 4 – 7, $10 – 7 – close.

269-217-0022. www.islandfestkzoo.com June 17 – 18 Irish Fest Old Dog Tavern. The festival will kick off the evening of Friday, June 17, with live entertainment on Old Dog’s outdoor stage and will continue the following day from noon until close. Entertainment will include a variety of Celtic bands and performers in addition to Irish Step dancers, a kilt contest, and the greenest eyes, reddest hair, and most freckles contests. www.kalamazooirish.org

June 17 – 19 United Kennel Club Premier Dog Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center. 8 am – 4 pm. These events showcase the UKC philosophy of the “Total Dog”, in which a dog should not only have the beauty necessary for the traditional show ring but also the ability to perform the functions and duties for which its breed was originally created. $5 per vehicle per day or $10 per vehicle for a weekend pass. 269-343-9020. www. ukcdogs.com June 18 Lemur Lap Kids Run & FUNfari Binder Park Zoo. 8 am – 2 pm. All children entering the Zoo can participate in several fun activities and demonstrations throughout the Zoo aimed at getting kids healthy, active, and outdoors. The kids will have a blast and parents will find useful information and tools on how to get kids off the couch and away from the TV! FUNfari also features the Lemur Lap Kids Run. 269-9791351. www.binderparkzoo.org

June 24 Movie in the Park South Westnedge Park. 7 – 11 pm. Grab the family and a blanket and join us under the stars for our “Movie in the Park” series.

Family-friendly activities will begin at 7:30 pm and continue until the movie begins at sunset. Popcorn will be available for purchase. Free. 269-337-8295. www.

KzooParks.org June 25 Fitness in the Parks Upjohn Park. 9 – 10 am. In partnership with Kalamazoo Athletic Club, Fitness in the Parks will bring a variety of fitness activities to Kalamazoo’s Upjohn Park. Getting started is easy, simply show up to the park on Saturday mornings, at the designated time, and be ready to workout. No experience or preregistration is required! Free. 269-3378295. www.KzooParks.org June 25 Eastwood Neighborhood Assoc. Garage/Yards Sale Eastwood Neighborhood between East Michigan and Gull Road. 9 am – 4 pm. Join us for the Annual Eastwood Neighborhood Community Association. Shop, barter and/ or bring a wagon to carry your items in.

269.345.3589. rknox@gmail.com June 25 The Taste of Vicksburg Downtown Vicksburg. 5 – 11:30 pm.

Featuring live music from the Fife and Drum Corp from Wisconsin, Dani Jamerson and Pole Barn Rebels, as well as food from local restaurants and craft beer and wine from Imperial Beverage. Free admission.

269-548-7404.

July 1 Art Hop Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-342-5059. www.kalamazooarts.com July 4 Happy 4th of July!

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HONOR THY FATHER

Celebrating the month of June with a selection of books sure to inspire the guys in our lives!

Summer Book & Movie Season

KICKOFF

Benchwarmer: A Sports-Obsessed Memoir of Fatherhood

by Josh Wilker

Comfortable on the sidelines in his cubicle at work or poring over sports stats and watching his beloved Chicago Red Sox, Josh Wilker was sheltered from the world, his depression and his anxieties. When his first child was born he felt the pull to rise above his insecurities and become a stand-up father. In this humorous take on fatherhood, Wilker uses the wins, losses and attitudes of sports figures to learn how to deal with the day-to-day tragedies and triumphs of being a dad. He found happiness in the trivia of long-lost athletes, like the former NFL player Walter “Sneeze” Achiu. This memoir is sure to strike a chord with sports loving parents!

Feeding the Fire: Recipes and Strategies for Better Barbecue and Grilling

by Joe Carroll

This tasty read will surely inspire firing up the backyard charcoal.

Carroll, famous for his restaurants Fette Sau and St. Anselm in Brooklyn, New York, dishes-up uncomplicated instructions that lay folk can follow to become experts at making succulent barbecue and grilled meats. The chef teaches the ins and outs of livefire cooking, which includes creating low and slow fire techniques. Seventy-five recipes for scrumptious main dishes and delectable sides are filed within the pages of this tempting cookbook.

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June 2016

Daddy, Stop Talking!: and other Things My Kids Want But Won’t Be Getting

by Adam Carolla

Television host, actor, comedian and bestselling author Adam Corolla reflects on his own, less than perfect childhood to humorously proselytize to today’s parent about childrearing. He covers the gamut, from a child’s birth to leaving home. “Sage” advice is given to parents who don’t want their children to live with them forever.

Along the way he espouses the belief that parents today are under the impression that kids may be better off without the gizmos, gadgets and opportunities that are available to them. Are they becoming softies because of this? Topics discussed in this satirical look at raising kids include dating, drinking and drugs, buying your first house and car, puberty and what kind of knownothings his kids (and yours) should avoid becoming.

Mary Dersch is a Southwest Michigan adult services librarian.

When not at the reference desk, she serves as a History Room curator.

David Postma runs the website www.filmtakeout.com. He works in financing and producing and writes for various feature films and television projects.

Pick of the Month: Finding Dory (June 17)

Finding Dory is the sequel to Finding Nemo. The story follows Dorym who after regaining some of her memory, adventures to find her parents.

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