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May 31, 2022
Speaking Engagement
I will be speaking at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum on Saturday, June 4th from 1-3PM in a special event on Circus history of the 1800’s in the region. The museum is located at 307 W Jackson Street, in Battle Creek, Michigan. The talk will be a collection of…
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March 22, 2022
Tales of Southwest Michigan’s Past
In February, I launched my podcast which is entitled Tales of Southwest Michigan’s Past. It is a new way that I can share stories of history from the local region which I enjoy researching. To begin I will be releasing new episodes on Tuesday and Fridays weekly, but starting in…
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February 27, 2022
My Journey with History
In 2020 I relaunched my YouTube channel, which began with just showcasing features of the area and region where I live in Battle Creek, and Calhoun County. I started with hiking trails and moved onto festivals and events when possible. It was a period of time that allowed me to…
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December 6, 2021
Touring the Milton December 2021
The Milton has recently opened the lobby for visitors in December 2021. In coordination with the Battle Creek Community Foundation, they have released the following schedule: I recently toured the Milton’s newly restore mezzanine, and it is very much worth the visit. It is a beautiful asset to downtown Battle…
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November 27, 2021
Merchandise Store Launch
This weekend I launched a new merchandise store for my YouTube channel and website. I have had numerous requests offering support, and this is the result. My new store can be found at: https://the-shine-bright-project.crea... Here are a few examples of some of the first designs. Click on any of the…
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February 17, 2021
The New Battle Creek Outdoor Skate Park Project
There is a new project beginning in Battle Creek to build a skate park in the downtown area. Historically, there was a skate park that was built in the mid 2000’s under the Washington Street bridge. It was a project that was spearheaded by retired police officer St Johns, and…
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February 12, 2021
An Isolated Society
Have you ever reflected on the loss to humanity of an isolated society? In today’s COVID restrictions which include lockdowns, social distancing and the wearing of masks in public spaces, times are hard. It is also hard not to look around once in awhile and wonder if this is all…
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February 8, 2021
The NCTA Hike 100 Challenge
The North Country Trail Association has an annual challenge for anyone who wants to accept it. It is to hike 100 miles on the NCT during a single year. If you do, you can earn a new patch with a new design each year. You can revisit the same mile…
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February 1, 2021
The Relaunch of my YouTube Channel
In November of 2020, I decided to re-launch my YouTube channel that had become dormant for almost a decade. I decided to reconnect with my passion for creating and editing video, but this time with a new purpose. With the troubling times we have lived in the past year, there…
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January 1, 2021
Recap of 2020
Now that 2020 is done, I thought I would do a quick recap of my year. As with everyone, the challenges were unique this year beyond expectations. From the restrictions of lockdowns, to the changes in social interaction imposed by new rules such as social distancing and the wearing of…
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