Category: Inside Look
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Walking the Halls of the Michigan State Capitol
In the early 1980s I was a student at Michigan State University majoring in journalism. As part of my minor in political science, I did an internship at the Michigan capitol in Lansing with my State Representative. A couple mornings each week I worked in his office on the ground floor of the capitol. I…
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Chris-Craft Boats and Love at First Sight
As we approached the shore, there sat the most amazing boat I have ever seen—a long, sleek power boat with gorgeous, deep brown mahogany and a glossy finish that glistened in the late afternoon sun. It was love at first sight.
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The Origin Story
People who have read my book Islands of Deception have asked me where the idea came from for the book. While the plot and character development are a convoluted blend of some of my life experiences, the genesis for the story points to the Beaver Islander ferry boat…
Islands of Deception 