The Middle Class- A Daydream or Worthy Vision?

    A young lady, writing of her future plans for a college scholarship application, indicated her intent to major in computer science.

     “I cannot wait to learn from experts in the field,” she stated, adding, “I believe that technology is such an important part of our lives, and that as we progress as a society, it is only going continue to grow in the way it impacts us.”

   Reading that statement, there’s no doubt of the excitement and optimism this soon-to-be high school graduate feels about what lies ahead. As for computer science, my guess is that she’s right; it will to continue to play an important role in the coming years. Whether the outcome of technological advances, in every case, will constitute “progress” remains to be seen.

Trying to Find the Why

    What is the why in your life?” That was the question asked by Mark Wilson, lead pastor at the Fowlerville United Brethren Church, at the recent meeting of the Fowlerville Business Association. Pastor Wilson was a guest speaker at the morning session and the overall theme of his talk was “Leadership: Intentional Living in Business & Life.”

   In his discussion on what motivates us in our work as well as our overall life—what we perceive as our purpose and what energizes us—he noted that many people have great ideas but fail to follow through with actions. In pursuing a more purposeful, fulfilling, and rewarding life, not only do we need to dream boldly, but at some point we ought to act upon those aspirations.

Kingsley Farms sell off milk cows: Way-of-life, for them, is over

     The rapid-fire cadence of the auctioneer, the buyers nodding their heads or raising their hands to put in a bid, the sound of the hammer hitting the gavel when a final price is reached, the word “Sold” serving as an exclamation mark to the end of the transaction, and one-by-one—as this sequence repeats itself--a herd of dairy cattle is dispersed.

   That was the scene on Friday, April 22, at the Kingsley Farms, located at the corner of Nicholson and Mohrle Roads in Conway Township, northwest of Fowlerville.