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The Plant Professionals: Plants Need Good Air Quality in Your Home During the Winter

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Kathy Valentine

Every person has been impacted by the Covid19 pandemic. For many of us, we are spending significantly more time at our homes. Those of us with exterior greenspaces have had more time to devote to gardening, but fall brings a reduction and eventually a virtual end to most outdoor gardening activities till March or so.

Interpersonal Edge: How do I start solving big problems?

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: I'm working remotely but with no enthusiasm. I find myself drifting toward watching funny cat videos. I don't feel depressed I just feel like what I'm doing is meaningless in the face of our big problems. First off what is wrong with me, second how can I shake it, and third how do I even began to contribute to solving these huge problems?

America’s Test Kitchen Recipe: Put down the box mix and make tall, fluffy pancakes in minutes

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago06 mins

These pancakes were made using a limited amount of ingredients.

By America’s Test Kitchen, Tribune Content Agency

America’s Test Kitchen

African American Twin High School Football Players inspired by The Black Lives Matter Movement Become Entrepreneurs

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago011 mins

Left to right: Lennie and Lonnie Smith

OKEMOS, MI — The Black Lives Matter movement inspired twin brothers to do more than just be black teenage athletes, the movement inspired them to speak up, stand up, and give back.

The Plant Professionals: Plant Now for Spring Excitement

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Kathy Valentine

Oh, how we love the first color of spring in our gardens. Bright crocus, tulips and daffodils planted in September and October really lift our spirits in March and April. For those of us with deer or rabbits, hyacinths, daffodils and even alliums are good choices to minimize the predations of the hungry herds, as these bulbs are toxic, taste bad, or both.

Pet World: Give cats space they need to adjust to new home

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago08 mins

Photo by Khanh Nguyen

By Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency

Dear Cathy,

We adopted a two-year-old cat. She was captured as a stray and spayed. She is very social with people. We were told she “hates” other cats but is okay with dogs.

Jill on Money: Six financial lessons from six months of COVID-19

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

It's been six months since the financial fallout from COVID-19 infected the U.S. economy. During this time, I have heard from thousands of you, some who are still struggling with a financial crisis. Many others are okay, but need guidance on how to navigate various money issues. Here are my six financial lessons (so far) from the pandemic.

Dance Group Entertains Coronavirus Survivors and the Elderly

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago04 mins

Left to right: Victoria Mayhoe, Ny'Jah Rembert and Angel Redmond perform in a local nursing home parking lot.

Photo courtesy of Heather Taylor

LANSING, MI – The pandemic has hit the entertainment industry hard and the non-profit liturgical praise dance group Worship Without Words (WOW) is no exception. The novel coronavirus has forced the cultural dance group to reexamine their mission and types of performances that they engage in.

Get Started on Your Small Business Website

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago09 mins

By Ray Mitchell

In the wake of COVID-19 economy, businesses that previously got along without having an online presence, or one that was limited to a Facebook or Instagram page, began looking for ways to get online and get online quickly. A website of your own gives your business control of your message and provides new opportunities to reach more customers.

Excuse me, Are you Listening? If you have a skill, offer to help with schooling.

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press

Dear Readers,

Most of our readers have been supporting for a long time. I am so happy to announce that I have two children in college.