I didn't plan on visiting the Farmers Market on Fulton Street this weekend.  In fact, we were on our way to tour the F.L.O.W. Landscaping Project organized by the Women's Council of Realtors; an extraordinary community event in which 10 homes in Grand Rapids were outfitted with new landscaping.    The project was envisioned by Michelle Gordon, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty in Grand Rapids, MI.  The vision of Michelle and the Women's Council of Realtors chapter of Grand Rapids, focused on beautifying the yards of some moderate to low income neighborhoods around the city courtesy of the generosity of area landscapers, donors and sponsors. In addition to the gift of Free Landscaping, participants also attended workshops to teach them how to care for their new yards! Entra... 09/29/2008

Many of you have been following the inclusion of 100 year old post cards I found after the passing of my mother.  These have been in the family and now I am the keeper for the next generations to enjoy.  I thought with scanning you could enjoy them too and see what Grand Rapids looked like a hundred years ago.  Here is a photo postcard that my father-in-law was surprised to see.  He is know as the "Hot Dog" man in Grand Rapids.  He likes the name too!  He hands out with other volunteers over 600 hot dog rain or shine every Wednesday at Memorial Park to the homeless.  Memorial park is a monument to the fallen soldiers that have so valiantly protected us from invasion and harm over the years. Here is the postcard on Memorial Park. Not a car in sight!  Over where the trees are in the cente... 07/19/2008