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Growing Up Lapeer: Missing Some Favorite Places

On March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 By Dale ParsonsIn Blogging5 Comments

If I say "swamp-water," what comes to your mind? Green algae with unseen beasts waiting just below the surface to bite off a toe if you dare step in? Lilly pads? Frogs? Snakes? Large-mouth bass? Swamp-water is none of those things, except, I guess it could be if I were talking about a real swamp. …

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Growing Up Lapeer: Teachers

On February 3, 2023 By Dale ParsonsIn Blogging2 Comments

All teachers have the opportunity to shape young minds and hearts, providing building blocks that students can use to construct a lifetime of experiences. I was blessed to have many terrific teachers, most of whom I can still name from second grade to graduation. While attending Lapeer High School from 1968 to 1971, it was …

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Therapy Thoughts for Wednesday: What Would You Say?

On February 1, 2023 By Dale ParsonsIn Mental HealthLeave a comment

If you had a chance to talk to your younger self, what would you say? I don't mean things like, "Invest in Lego, kid." What do you wish your inner younger self had known?

Growing Up Lapeer: Downtown

On January 20, 2023 By Dale ParsonsIn Blogging8 Comments

I remember riding into downtown Lapeer for the first time and noticing the cars were all parked against the sidewalk diagonally. I don't know why that impressed me. The second thing I noticed was the long lights bending over the street. We spent a lot of time downtown, as did many other people. The only …

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