Columnist says there's no place like the U.P.

Summer U.P. resident Phil Power writes about the return downstate, and the glories of Michigan to be found in the summer that’s quickly leaving.

Excerpt: The Latin motto on the state of Michigan's great seal -- "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam, Circumspice"-- says it all.

Translated, that means "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." It is a great — no, perfect — setup for all the wonderful Pure Michigan TV commercials extolling the beauties of our state.

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Source: Livingston Daily Press & Argus