Spring has sprung and so have the daffodils and many of the spring wild flowers. Many of the fruit trees in the area are in “green tip”, which is when the fruit buds have just broken at the tip. It is also when the buds become susceptible to the cold, so cherry and apple farmers hope that there is not another cold snap. When the buds start to open this early, it is always a risk.
Spring also provides many opportunities for fun things to do. Joan and Dale Blount drove down to East Lansing recently to see their granddaughter, Erica Brown, perform with the Spartan Showstoppers dance team at Michigan State. Erica is a sophomore at MSU majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. They also were able to celebrate their grandson Dan Brown’s birthday while they were there. Dan is a first year law student, also at MSU. They were joined by Dan and Erica’s parents, Kristen and Jeff Brown of Mount Pleasant, as well as law school friends of Dan’s, Erica’s roommate and a special friend from Mount Pleasant. Being on Michigan State’s campus in spring is very special and brought back many good memories for Joan and Dale.
Brian and Sally Shapiro recently held a fundraiser in Indianapolis for Trinity Haven House, a home that provides housing to 16 to 21 year-olds in the LGBTQ+ community whose parents have kicked them out. This keeps young, vulnerable kids from being homeless and provides critical support and assistance to them.
