The History of the Edmund Fitzgerald Ship
Sally Steinborn Sally Steinborn

The History of the Edmund Fitzgerald Ship

When I taught culinary arts to high school students, I was surprised by their lack of knowledge concerning our mitten state. I learned as time moves forward, what I may consider a relevant event in my life has gone unnoticed by newer generations.

For example, I used one of my mom’s famous sayings, “you have more excuses than Carter has pills” when they were complaining about a project, until a student asked me who Carter was…

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Edmund Fitzgerald 50-year Anniversary Swim Relay
Sally Steinborn Sally Steinborn

Edmund Fitzgerald 50-year Anniversary Swim Relay

I grew up on Lake Huron. One could rightfully assume my water skills would be close to Michael Phelps’ level, since I had easy access to the lake my entire childhood. But I was more of a dunker than a swimmer. I enjoyed the sun, rolled in the sand and floated on the water, but swimming was not in my genes.

When I moved to California, the ocean spoke to me …

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Table for One, Party of Many
Sally Steinborn Sally Steinborn

Table for One, Party of Many

Working in a restaurant is stressful. Let’s face it, where else does a customer go and expect a plate of food to be in front of them in no more than fifteen minutes. If you are getting your tires rotated or seeing the doctor, you are prepared for the hour-long wait time.

The people that work in a restaurant must work together. Teamwork is paramount. Job sabotage that …

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