Michigan Senior Living Consultants

08/16/2025

August's Back-to-School cartoon is here! The latest in the cartoon series "With Age Comes Wisdom" created by MSLC co-founder and illustrator Jon Bowerman.

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"I’ll Give You Something to Chew On"

Back in my day, snacks were few,
If you were hungry, you chewed what you drew.
No fruit rolls, no chewy pack,
Just patience and a snack-pack of lack.

Now lunch bags burst, they’re stacked to the brim,
With gummies and crackers and bars to the rim.
You whine for more candy, you crunch and you fuss,
We drank melted snow chasing after the bus.

We scavenged for anything salty we could,
Which came in the form of graphite wrapped in wood.
So the next time your bag of snacks is gone,
Here’s a No. 2 you can chew on.

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07/09/2025

July's cartoon is here! The latest in the cartoon series "With Age Comes Wisdom" created by MSLC co-founder and illustrator Jon Bowerman.

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"Best to Stay Safe Like Mom Says"

As they prepared to head out,
“Keep the size sensible, nothing too wild.
“Keep it safe!” they heard mom shout,
“Something suitable for a child.”

Pulling up to the store,
With a grin on his face,
Dad had already had a vision for,
What to bring home from this place.

Over four feet tall, standing steady,
Stood the Mega Rocket,
The cost for which was, already,
Burning a hole in dad’s pocket.

But dad’s can’t be burdened,
With such nonsense as budgets,
When the glory of explosion,
Triumphs like a thousand trumpets.

Or burdened with safety,
As the launch smoke lingers,
The memories, the awe,
Is worth far more than fingers.

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06/13/2025

June's Father's Day cartoon and poem is here! The latest in the cartoon series "With Age Comes Wisdom" created by MSLC co-founder and illustrator Jon Bowerman.

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"Missed the Captured Moment"

Only a second here,
To frame the shot,
Only a second here,
Plenty of time I’ve got.

Only a second here,
To set the lighting,
To amplify,
What time is writing.

Only a second here,
To get behind the screen,
To create a layer,
In between.

Only a second here,
To set the vision in my head,
Wait, pause the magic,
Perform instead.

I need this moment to live on,
More than just in me,
I need this moment to live on,
For the world to see.

I caught the image,
This moment in time,
But can’t help but feel,
I lost what was mine.

Mine to experience,
The undercurrents so subtle,
The smells, the textures, the presence,
Happening outside my bubble.

All those seconds added up,
All those seconds I can’t restart,
I missed the opportunity to leave,
The deeper mark upon my heart.

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05/07/2025

May's "Celebration of Moms" cartoon is here! The latest in the cartoon series "With Age Comes Wisdom" created by MSLC.

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"Mom Usually Has a Feeling…the Right One."

Think you’re going to discover a new world?
Think you’re ready to be bold?
As any mom would say,
You’re better off doing what you’re told.

Going on a date with a new guy,
With nice hair and some charms?
Over there you’ll see mom,
Cold eyes and crossed arms.

Mom knows the future,
Her hindsight is twenty-twenty.
When you need advice on the right path,
Mom has got plenty.

Think you’re sneaking a cookie?
Think you’ll get away with some fun?
Mom usually has a feeling,
And it’s usually the right one.

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04/01/2025

April's cartoon is here! The latest in the cartoon series "With Age Comes Wisdom" created by MSLC.

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"Spring Sorrow: 60 Today, 20 Tomorrow"

She danced in shorts under the sun,
Declared, “At last! Spring has won!”
The robins chirped, the skies were blue,
The trees perked up like something new.

The sidewalks sang of warmer days,
The snowdrifts lost in golden haze.
“March is done,” she said with cheer,
“No more Michigan winter to fear!”

But Grandpa chuckled, shovel in hand,
A knowing smirk, a weathered stand.
“My dear,” he said, “don’t trust the sun—
This battle isn’t nearly done.”

“I’ve seen it flip from warm to white,
In less than one long northern night.
Sixty now? That’s just a trick—
Tomorrow comes, and it’ll stick.”

“Years ago, I was twenty today,
And before I knew it, turning sixty tomorrow.
I’ve learned to be patient, and keep my coat close,
To avoid our annual Michigan spring sorrow.”

She laughed it off, ignored his say—
Then woke to a fresh blanket on April’s day.
The robins hushed, the branches bowed,
And just like last year, it had snowed.

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03/04/2025

March's St Patrick's cartoon is here! The latest in the cartoon series "With Age Comes Wisdom" created by MSLC.

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"That’ll Keep ‘em Busy for a While."

Deep in the hills where shamrocks grow,
Lived a young Mother Leprechaun, typically going with the flow.
Her children, taking a brief pause from their devices,
Relentlessly shared their agony of screen time a long time ago.

On the verge of caving in, a feeling every parent must know,
Tempted to see how far a child she could throw,
She remembered her years growing up and shouted,
“I’ll ask dad! When it comes to keeping kids busy, he’s a pro!”

To keep them from mischief, he spun a grand tale,
Of a pot full of gold at the end of the rainbow trail.
“Find it, my dears, and riches you’ll see,
But only the wisest can set the gold free!”

Through valleys they searched, through rivers so wide,
Climbing up mountains, so eager with pride.
They dug in the dirt, they peered under stone,
Each whisper of wind was a hint to be known.

Seasons passed, yet they never found,
A glimmer of gold across the soft, mossy ground.
Still, Mother just smiled and let them explore,
Knowing they’d learn something richer in store.

They found love in the chase, joy in the run,
Laughter in moments beneath the warm sun.
For the greatest of treasures, the truth of the gold,
Was not in a pot—but of their journey to be told.

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02/07/2025

February's Valentines cartoon is here! The latest in the cartoon series "With Age Comes Wisdom" created by MSLC.

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"You Don't Have to Get Me Anything"

“Good morning my wife, my dear.
I want you to know,
I’m approaching you with curiosity, not fear.
I’m having a tough time deciding,
On what you might want this year.”

“Oh honey, you’re all that I need,
My heart is filled with love, not greed.
On my hand is already a ring,
So for this year you don’t have to worry, or scurry,
You don’t have to get me anything.”

Valentines is just a Hallmark holiday,
Invented to sell cards and flowers.
The day is like any other,
It has no special powers.
You don’t have to get me anything.

I’ll say it again,
You don’t have to get me anything.
You already give me everything.

But…just in case you have a free minute,
And no pressure at all.
I wouldn’t complain,
If you found yourself at the mall.
For no longer than six to eight hours,
And maybe found something small.
Just for reference, it’s probably best you knew,
My favorite colors are Valentino red and Tiffany blue.”

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01/07/2025

January's cartoon is here!

Who's keeping track anyway?

2025 was to be the year,
Of Santa’s fitness goals becoming clear.

To get motivated to do more,
Would require an evolution,
Something much greater,
Then another broken new year’s resolution.

As Santa looked out his window,
The sky full of fresh snowing,
He hollered for Rudolph,
“Bring the sleigh, let’s get going!”

“Rudolph, my good friend,
Every year I ask kids to be nice.
So they all put out cookies,
To secure their status on the list I’ve checked twice.

But those cookies add up,
To an amount this belly can’t hold,
I’m ready to try something new,
Perhaps something bold.”

Rudolph smiled with glee,
For he knew of a nearby challenge,
An activity Santa had never seen under a tree.

“Off to the gym for some sit-ups!”
Rudolph started shouting.
Quickly Santa stopped smiling,
Patted his belly, and even began pouting.

Santa replied, “You know,
There may be a few more cookies in my sleigh,
A few more I can tuck in,
Who’s keeping track anyway?”

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08/01/2024

We're honored to spread the word with Fox 2 on the great (and free) services available from MSLC to help those helping their loved ones with senior living.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1492099
For more info go to https://michiganslc.com! 😀

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08/01/2024

Thank you for featuring us on the show Lori Pinson Fox 2!!

04/03/2024

Hi 👋

We are humbled to walk with our Metro Detroit families navigating care for the transitional phase of senior living.

This stage of life impacts the whole family.

We get it.

Ben and Jon continue to personally live in this phase (for the past decade) while raising children + caring for loved ones.

They have lived experience of navigating elder care in an emergency, and preparedness planning.

Their dedication with our passionate team 🙌🏽 of experienced senior advisors sets apart as a Michigan family-owned, veteran-owned, and family-centered.

Reach out anytime to schedule your FREE consultation to see how we may support you and your loved ones for an informed and smooth transition.

04/01/2024

The families we work with become part of our lives.

A family member Michelle Hatfield, one of our incredible Senior Advisors, was working with was so kind to take the time to send this message:

“I wanted to thank you for all of your help when I was lost in the world of elder parental care.

It’s with my saddened heart to say that mother passed away on March 23.

Thank you again for your support and I will be sure to think of you and provide referrals should someone I know need this kind of assistance.”

Our hearts are with this family as they grieve the loss of their mother.

Thank you for inviting us to be a support during difficult times.

We are here for you and your loved ones 🫶