Commerce, MI
Attitude Is All I Got!
I don’t enjoy gambling, not at the casinos and not in life. If I decide to do something, I ensure all the odds are in my favor through careful planning. When I signed up for the Commerce 5k run I thought it was a realistic goal for me. Up until 2007, I hadn’t run since [...]
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Sneak Peek of the WLN 2010 Band Show
Here are the first videos of the new Walled Lake Northern Marching Band show for 2010. They were taken the first and last day of camp. It will be exciting to see the upcoming changes as they perform throughout the season in full uniform.
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What kind of spider is this?
What kind of spider is this?, originally uploaded by cletch. Pat Williams 248-842-5527 CyberCletch LLC Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Jennifer messaged me through Facebook and suggested it might be a Garden Orb Weaver Spider
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Aging Eyes and Tired Funny Bones
After 4 and a half decades of 20/20 vision, I realized I was having trouble reading books in my hand and road signs from a distance. I decided glasses may take the guesswork out of those fuzzy word shapes.
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After the Storm
This was taken off my deck in July 2010 after an electrical storm. The eerie glow in the air drew me outside – the sky was this color for a short time before the sunset.
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Overhead Signal Light Work Commerce Twp
Overhead Signal Light Work Commerce Twp, originally uploaded by cletch. Working on the traffic lights at Commerce Rd and Carroll Lake Rd.
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Friday night dinner
Friday night dinner, originally uploaded by cletch. Love the patio dining at a Matter of Taste. Thank you Naomi for a wonderful birthday dinner! Pat Williams 248-842-5527 CyberCletch LLC Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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The Pot Of Gold at the End of the Razor
Would you shave your head to show solidarity with kids fighting cancer? I learned about St. Baldrick’s through one of my networking meetings. Emily Macbeth began supporting the cause after losing her child to cancer. She is organizing a fundraising event to be held at the Uptown Grill on Maple Road in Commerce. (If you [...]
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Having Trouble Saying “No” to Your Kids?
As parents our first instinct is to give our children everything they need, but we have trouble drawing the line at giving them everything they want. Learning to say no to your children is an important part of their development; it keeps them safe, teaches them gratitude, it even shows them how to self-regulate their [...]
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Should Independent Thinking be a Punishable Crime?
Earlier this week I received the following email from the high school my children attend: A disciplinary action has been assigned to “Name”. The offense was Improper Use of Dist Technolog. This offense happened on 01/04/2010. The staff member who referred your student was “Name” The action taken was Before/After School Detention. “Name” must serve [...]
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Up On The Housetop by WLN Symphony Band
A little Christmas music to celebrate Santa’s arrival tonight! Up On The Housetop is performed by the Walled Lake Northern Symphony Band at their Winter Concert on 12-10-09. Have a wonderful day tomorrow, I hope it’s full of love and music! Video: I knew this song as “Up On The Rooftop” but my son corrected [...]
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WLN Philharmonia Strings Performing a Christmas Medley
Walled Lake Northern High School’s Philharmonia Strings performs a medley of carols including Carol of the Bells and Greensleeves.
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WLN Symphony Band Performing Toboggan Ride
Here is the Walled Lake Northern High School’s String Ensemble performing Toboggan Ride during their Winter Concert on 12-10-09.
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The Polar Express by WLN Wind Ensemble
Here is the Walled Lake Northern High School’s Symphony Orchestra performing The Polar Express during their Winter Concert on 12-10-09.
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30 Days of Thanks – Day 18
Today I am thankful for my Flip Mino HD. I’ve used it to get video testimonials from a few clients on the real estate side of my business but I LOVE to use it to capture the Marching Band performances in a way that my camera can’t – with sound and movement. After all isn’t [...]
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30 Days of Thanks – Day 16
Last night I took my youngest to an information session on Walled Lake Percussion. It’s a group that consists of members of all three Walled Lake high school’s music programs. I had no idea this group even existed locally until my son announced he wanted to be a part of it. The kids from Western, [...]
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Homecoming Fashion Show at WLN
I was a little surprised when my son told me he was participating in the high school fashion show, modeling wasn’t something I thought he was interested in. The fashion show is raises funds – I assume for the homecoming dance or prom – and provides entertainment for the audience and kids involved. I’m sure [...]
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H1N1: How Accurate is the Information?
We’ve all been hearing the hype about the recent Swine Flu (H1N1). What we hear most about are the deaths and hospitalizations. Yes they’re scary. I remember when I had my unplanned C-section and was given a consent form to sign listing the mortality rates, it was terrifying! Instead, I focused on all the mother’s [...]
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Long’s Pumpkin Patch
Long’s Farm is a Commerce Institution, whether it’s their spring asparagus, summer corn and strawberries, or fall apples. I love the fall visual landscape as the cold nights kill off the greenery revealing bright orange pumpkins. Bordering the fields are trees, and as the leaves change color, they provide a perfect seasonal backdrop to the [...]
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Saturday Afternoon Marching Bands
Loved the Third Annual Marching Band Preview Show organized by Walled Lake Central High School! I attended it last year at Central and was blown away by how well these high school students perform after a mere month of practice. This year the event was held at Northern and the variance in the routines and [...]
Pat you took some awesome pictures of spring babies. Great photo of Max! Thanks Pat! 
Hey Jason - sorry I wasn't notified you left a comment! I can't really say, on Fat Tuesday, I headed ...
