She glides on the ice with grace and elegance and for Phyllis Braun it comes with years of practice.
Phyllis is 85 years old, but this young lady, that's just a number.
"It's so enjoyable," said Braun. "People have to give a go with whatever it is and not think about age."
Phyllis was inspired to take to the ice long ago by her granddaughter, an ice skating fan who want to take a lesson from Olympian Debi Thomas. Knowing that her granddaughter's wish was highly unlikely, she stepped in and learned to skate. Sadly, Braun's granddaughter died of cancer of at age 15. But Braun kept skating.
"It's been a blessing for me and I think I've fulfilled her wish."
Braun has skated for years with a group called the Rusty Blades at the Lakeland Arena in Waterford.
Braun suffers from macular degeneration, but she isn't letting it stop her.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:54:29 GMT
Gearin' Up is a non-profit organization that collects gently used clean camp gear, board games, art supplies and raises money to donate to special need camps: Camp Kesem and St. Francis on the Lake.
Gearin' Up is a non-profit organization that collects gently used clean camp gear, board games, art supplies and raises money to donate to special need camps: Camp Kesem and St. Francis on the Lake.
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Dr. Amy Johnson is a psychologist, certified coach and public speaker. She works with client around the world via telephone and online individually and through group coaching programs.
Dr. Amy Johnson is a psychologist, certified coach and public speaker. She works with client around the world via telephone and online individually and through group coaching programs.
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The Northville Winery is located on the grounds of Parmenter's Cider Mill and features wine tasting, wine by the glass, outdoor seating and live acoustic music.
The Northville Winery is located on the grounds of Parmenter's Cider Mill and features wine tasting, wine by the glass, outdoor seating and live acoustic music.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:52:39 GMT
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Friday, May 24 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:54:29 GMT
Gearin' Up is a non-profit organization that collects gently used clean camp gear, board games, art supplies and raises money to donate to special need camps: Camp Kesem and St. Francis on the Lake.
Gearin' Up is a non-profit organization that collects gently used clean camp gear, board games, art supplies and raises money to donate to special need camps: Camp Kesem and St. Francis on the Lake.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:35:12 GMT
A Midwest mom and Petoskey, Mich. native, Amy Hanten, is "The Cooking Mom." Her brand new cookbook, The Cooking Mom Cooks Up Memories is filled with more than 170 recipes.
A Midwest mom and Petoskey, Mich. native, Amy Hanten, is "The Cooking Mom." Her brand new cookbook, The Cooking Mom Cooks Up Memories is filled with more than 170 recipes.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:01:13 GMT
Just because it's not going to feel hot outside this Memorial Day weekend, doesn't mean you can skip the sunscreen. Find out which one is best for you.
Just because it's not going to feel hot outside this Memorial Day weekend, doesn't mean you can skip the sunscreen. Find out which one is best for you.
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Get ready for the sound of lawn tractors all around the city of Detroit this weekend. That's because the Detroit Mower Gang is heading out to cut the grass at the city's parks and playgrounds for 24 straight hours.
Get ready for the sound of lawn tractors all around the city of Detroit this weekend. That's because the Detroit Mower Gang is heading out to cut the grass at the city's parks and playgrounds for 24 straight hours.
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From Polish food and carnival rides to electronic music along the riverfront, there's plenty to do this Memorial Day weekend. Go inside the story for a complete list of events, parades and much more.
From Polish food and carnival rides to electronic music along the riverfront, there's plenty to do this Memorial Day weekend. Go inside the story for a complete list of events, parades and much more.
Phyllis Braun, 85
