Life at 7 Knots

By Dean Whittaker Experiencing life at 7 knots (8.4 mph) for two weeks on a sailboat gave me a chance to ponder. So why cast off the dock lines, leave one of the best, if not the best, marina on the Great Lakes and make myself vulnerable to the uncertainties of wind...

Time to Think

By Todd Smithee The amount of “noise” in our lives is increasing at a staggering rate.  Instantaneous access to information is not only available, but forced upon us.  Email, cell phones, podcasts, text messaging, and news alerts not only interrupt our lives, they...

Spend Smarter

By Jami Miedema I never considered myself a frivolous spender. A daily chai tea from the corner coffee shop is a necessity, right? And the fast food meal that I grab every so often when I’m in a rush is only $4. But, with the increasing prices of food and gas piled on...