I Slept

It seemed like I didn’t have much of a sleep again.  My throat still hurt and I felt kind of knocked out.  You can imagine my surprise when I grabbed my cell phone, opened it and the little digital clock said 9:50 a.m.  I went over to my new flower-laden curtain and pulled it up.  The sun was shining and I could feel the warm through the glass.  The one morning I didn’t want to sleep, I did.  I had wanted to wake up at 8 so that I could watch the whole Michigan State/Iowa game.

I got the computer going and the third quarter had just started with a 3-3 score.  I really loved watching the game while I did my P90x yoga routine.  When I had finished the routine it was 6-6 and the Hawkeyes were threatening again.  They managed a field goal and the Spartan needed to score with only a few minutes left.  Their drive had me screaming the whole time and I just knew that after Cousins threw that touchdown to Blair White they were going to play a prevent defense and allow Iowa to march down the field.  That’s exactly what happened.  The blitzes came too little too late and even though they got Iowa into a last play situation it wasn’t enough.  I immediately changed the channel in disgust and began to practice some Korean and skype.

At about 3 I prepped for dinner.  I ground some chicken in the blender and mixed it with oatmeal, eggs and onion so that I could make some chicken patties.  I took my raw goods to my dads, but before I cooked we enjoyed the weather with a walk.  Despite how crappy I started to feel, I really needed to be outside and have some physical activity.  I made the patties when we got back and they were pretty awesome.  I had to excuse myself shortly after dinner so I could go home and relax.  An unpleasant surprise was waiting for me in the hallway.  When I started to wheel my bike to the elevator it rolled very laboriously.  I looked down and the tire was flat. I walked it part of the way home and stopped at a gas station.  They were nice enough to bring out a pump and let me fill the tire.  I hope that the air stays because I need it to get to yoga.

When I got home I did the dishes and watched some TV.  I need to feel all better tomorrow because my classes are starting up again.  Busy times are here again.

Blog: middle school sports about to change

Some long-awaited changes are in store for the Plymouth-Canton middle school athletic programs, and they could be made even next year.

Boy’s volleyball could be changed to wrestling, and cross country could be added for both boys and girls next year. Both are currently offered as clinics through the school, but are not official school sports.

The changes will be reviewed by the Plymouth-Canton school board in the spring.

Blog: Update on liquor moratorium story

Even though the Plymouth City Commission made a decision on their liquor moratorium, the issue of liquor licenses in the city is still making headlines. The latest debate is whether to allow the Penn Grill and Bar, which has had many alcohol-related problems recently, to continue to hold a liquor license.

Blog: Beheading case embarrasses former Canton grad

Jean Pierre Orlewicz, an 18-year-old Canton High School student, will be sentenced to life in prison on May 12 after being convicted of murder, but his actions will radiate far beyond his jail cell walls. For years to come, the township of Canton will be known as the home of one of the most violent murders the state of Michigan has ever seen.

P-CEP drug sweep has students questioning their rights

The drug sweep of the Plymouth Canton Educational Park’s parking lots on October 31, 2007 found alcohol in three students’ cars and an illegal drug in another car. The unannounced search has students debating what rights they have while at school.

A team of Canton Township police officers and canine units inspected all cars on school property. Over 47 cars were searched after dogs gave positive responses, but only four contained drugs or alcohol.

Meet Canton’s new preschool

The high growth rate of the Plymouth Canton Community Schools has brought one of the top pre-school franchises to the Canton Community.

The Goddard School, a pre-school offering classes for children six weeks to six years old, opened a new independent franchise location in Canton this October. The school offers year-round half or full day education and daycare for children in the area.

PCCS pleased with MEAP results

Officials for the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools are pleased with 2007 MEAP results, which were released Tuesday.

Plymouth-Canton students showed improvements in 15 of the 28 categories measured in the 2007 MEAP testing, which tested math, reading, writing, social studies and science in grades 3-9.

Honor Roll

There’s a large wall right in the center of downtown Mason.  I see it every time I drive there, and I have always wondered what it was for.

Today I stopped there and found out it’s a memorial wall dedicated to individuals from Ingham County who fought in the Korean and Vietnam wars as well as World War II.  There is a  walkway leading up to it with engraved bricks honoring anyone from Ingham County who has served in the armed forces during times of peace and war.

Now that I have been reporting in Mason for the semester, I actually felt a sort of connection while I was reading the names on the wall.  I have heard so many stories about old war veterans from the history buffs I have interviewed, it seemed fitting that I discovered the memorial now rather than at the beginning of my work.

But, one of the coolest things about being there today was when I noticed that the patriotism in Mason, especially at that memorial, was everywhere – even the fire hydrant was red, white and blue.  If that doesn’t say something, I don’t know what does.

Michigan Weather: Global Warming?

Michigan’s weather seems like a roller coaster ride with no end, that continues to swirl and twirl and throw you for new loops.

New CATA Fare Prices

The CATA has recently come up with new fare prices. These prices not only affect college students, but Lansing area residents as well.

New fare prices are $1.25 for regular cash fare and 60 cents for any discounted fare. This includes seniors, students, people with disabilities and medicare card holders.