The Charrette

The charrette was fantastic! I was really impressed with the consultants from Ferrell Madden Associates. Whatever they charge, they're worth it. I am excited about the ideas that the groups came up with and I think that the new zoning laws will help our town prevent sprawl and promote responsible growth, while keeping its small, agricultural flavor--score one for the good guys!

In other news, I have suddenly become a hot commodity with 3 interviews scheduled for the next 2 weeks! Yippee! I have also been gorging myself on fresh produce. I'll just say it: Michigan has the best fruit in the entire US! Blueberries, strawberries, cherries, peaches, apricots, apples, melons, pears, raspberries, thimbleberries...nobody can touch us (but I will give cranberries, cheese curds and beer to our lovely western sister, Wisconsin).

I've also been busying catching up with high school and college friends who are back in Michigan for the 4th. We spent time playing at the beach in Grand Haven, tasting some fantastic homebrew, hanging out in smoky East Grand Rapids coffee shops until the wee hours and just enjoying the company. It has been a wonderful week and the fun isn't over yet! It's time to head to Mullett Lake for some waterskiing, swimming, biking, running and grilling. Have a fun and safe 4th of July everyone--esp. Dave & Deb chillin' with the Journey and Styx fans in Muskegon!