The Great Lakes are warmer than theyโve ever been in early November: Why thatโs a problem in several ways
Some parts of the Northern Great Lakes region were greeted by their first significant snowfall of the season earlier this week, but not even the arrival of the fluffy white stuff could mask these historic times for the Great Lakes themselves.
COVID-19 dominates annual list of banished words, terms
Seven of the 10 selected are connected to the virus, with โCOVID-19โ leading the way. โTo be sure, COVID-19 is unprecedented in wreaking havoc and destroying lives,โ Banished Words List committee members said Thursday in a release. โA large number of nominators are clearly resentful of the virus and how it has overtaken our vocabulary,โ the committee wrote. But basketball players pivot; letโs keep it that way.โโ Unprecedented. โIn a small way, maybe this list will help โflatten the curve,โ which also was under consideration for banishment.
A fall trip to Northern Michigan: 5 fun recommendations from a recent trip
The farm (Michelle Ganley/GMG photo)We had the place to ourselves on a weekday afternoon. Wagner Falls (Michelle Ganley/GMG photo)Foodie tip: Duck Pond Eatery and Beer Garden is right on the border between Christmas and Munising, and itโs great. We didnโt tackle the trip with much of a game plan, so I was really happy to fall into this recommendation. OK, one last shot of the black rocks:Presque Isle (Michelle Ganley/GMG photo)4.) Two tiny people (Michelle Ganley/GMG photo)More foodie specifics: Breakfast at Bodega, brunch at Lagniappe (get the Ya Ka Mein, which is like morning ramen), treats from Donckers.