Michele's Musings

A couple of quick updates for everyone:
First off, some great news about John Arnold, from Second Harvest Food Gleaners! John has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and has been on an experimental drug the past few months. He found out that it's working-- and working really well! I'm so happy for John-- he is an amazing person, and has given so much to the community. Go John!
On a much lighter note: my coffee habit. Drinko de Mayo was my experiment to find out how much money I spend at Starbucks. Producer Pantaleo: $93.00 for the month. My total: $130 !
Isn't that ridiculous? It wasn't just coffee, though. By keeping track, I realized that I buy a lot of bottled water there, instead of grabbing a few extra bottles from home. (If I did a bottled water count... now THAT would be expensive-- I drink a TON of water)
I thought it would be about $50 a month-- what a shocker! I blame the high gas prices. (No connection, but don't we blame everything on high gas prices these days??)
Finally-- make sure you check out the movie schedule for Waterfront Film Festival! There are some great films, as always, starting with the opening night show under the stars. Here's the link to the website: www.waterfrontfilm.org.
As soon as the actors who are coming this year are confirmed... I'll let you know!
Gotta make a Starbucks run...
See you at 10!

There's a lot going on in West Michigan this summer!
I spent this past weekend in Saugatuck, at the Waterfront Film Festival. This was the 10th year, and it was the best one yet! (My friend Dana said "you say that EVERY year!") But it's true! Great movies, fun people, and hanging out with the filmmakers-- just amazing.
If you're more into country music than movies, you're probably gearing up for this weekend's B93 Birthday Bash. It's the 15th year for this event, and there are 14 acts scheduled to perform, including Gretchen Wilson. Look for more about the history of the event, Wednesday night in my Back Story report!
The next weekend is the start of the Muskegon Summer Celebration-- REO, Kansas, and the Steve Miller Band! and I interviewed Montgomery Gentry a few years ago-- they are a riot.
Here in the FOX-17 newsroom, producer Pantaleo and our nightside assignment editor Garrett are planning out their weekend for the Rothbury Festival. (I love the Dave Matthews Band, but since I'm not much of a camper, I will probably miss it!) It will be interesting to see if it has as much success as these other festivals-- I'm guessing YES! West Michigan is the place to be this summer for fantastic shows, and this summer could be the BEST ONE EVER!
Let me know what you're up to--
See you at 10!
-Michele

If you're like me, you spent the spring months looking forward to a nice relaxing summer. What was I thinking?? There is no such thing, not for our family! I thought after graduation was over, things would slow down, but we're busier than ever! Right now, I'm in between 'camps': one girl is cheerleading, the other is golfing. Squeeze in 3 days of tennis each week, and we're all set. Theatre camp hasn't started yet, but at least the softball season is over!
Do you do this, too? Run around like crazy, trying to make sure your kids don't miss out on anything, then realize we're too tired to enjoy it? (well, I'M too tired-- they're still going strong!)
This weekend we're headed to Cedar Point-- nothing like zooming 90-miles an hour down a 310 foot hill to relax! (Millennium Force).
My goal for July: more time at the pool or the beach, or planting flowers, or just hanging out and enjoying the West Michigan summer!
See you at 10!
Michele