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The Heart

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 (NIV) Many people are hurting and depressed. I have many medical issues that make me feel anxious and depressed. Living in a new place, without the beauty of the U.P., has been […]

Opening Doors

“I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me.” – Revelations 3:8 (NLT) My mom used to say, “When God closes one door, He opens […]

Always be Prepared

Hi again, everyone. My name is Maverick, and this is my monthly column, Cat Tales. It’s a combination of a blog/column about what my mom and I are up to, along with other relevant and non-relevant topics. I hope everyone is enjoying themselves and making vacation plans if you haven’t already. I […]

Village Prospered

In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part twenty-five of a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie and the area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis Village Prospered Mr. Fowle […]

Moms are Wonderful

It’s May already. Where has time gone? In case you’re new, I am Maverick, and this is my blog/column “Cat Tales.” I want to give a shout-out to all moms on your special day. I love celebrating “Mother’s Day,” because I wouldn’t be here without my mom. She took me […]

1880s Sault and Area

In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part twenty-four of a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie and the area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis Fined “For Not Killing […]

Spaghetti Betty Does It Again

Maverick here, with the Easter edition of “Cat Tales.” You may have guessed who fixed me up for this pic. If you said my friend, Spaghetti Betty, you’re right. As you already know from previous blogs, I don’t like dressing up, but she’s my friend, and I don’t want to […]

1870s Sault Ste. Marie MI

In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part twenty-three of a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie and the area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis Early Financing There was […]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! ‘Tis a little blarney from “Cat Tales.” It’s been a while since you have heard from me. I hope everyone is well and surviving this horrid time in our government. More on that later. My mom had her surgery and it was tough. The […]

The Mystery Man

In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part twenty-two of a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie and area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis James Ord, United States Indian […]