Maureen Burns


Latest Articles:

MAUREEN BURNS: Where’s that pen?

Oh, man, sometimes do you do stuff that makes you wonder? Lately that has become my M.O. Are there any other people out there shaking their head at themselves?  ... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: An Oppenheimer-Greenville connection

What does the movie, “Oppenheimer,” have to do with Greenville and Grand Rapids? ... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: One word that changes everything

“I have one word that will get all your audience’s perspectives in order, no matter who they are.”   I just looked at her in disbelief. What could she possibly say? How could just one word get everyone in line?... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: Naked, just say no

A friend just called. I won’t say her name or even hint as to who she is. She had done an unbelievable thing and needed to tell someone. My stomach began to hurt just hearing about it.... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: A souper time

Ann Corner once said to me, “We love soup!” I do, too. I order it all year long, even on a hot summer day. So, what could be better on a cold winter’s day than to have a “Soup’s On Cook-Off”?... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: Witty weight loss tips

As soon as the Christmas things go out of the stores, we all know what comes in to replace them — diet stuff. There seems to be a thin window, no pun intended, between Christmas stuff and Super Bowl foods. This is the time for losing weight and getting into exercise programs.... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: When a spouse dies: What it’s like, how to help

This is part 2 on what widowhood is like and how others can help. I asked seven female friends to share their experiences. This continues from last week’s part 1. ... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: When a spouse dies: What it’s like, how to help

Where does one begin to write about something so painful?  I was asked to write a column on widows, what they go through and ideas to help them.... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother

At one point, we took our four kids on the out west “vacation movie trip.” We piled all six of us into the Ford sedan (people didn’t have SUVs yet) and drove to Colorado, visiting all the major tourist sites as we went.... READ MORE >

MAUREEN BURNS: Off we go, ready or not

I always love the beginning of a new year. This year I am beginning it late as my family was here until last weekend. Their school breaks were very late.  ... READ MORE >