Tigers to retire Sparky Anderson’s Number 11

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With two of his ex-players, Kirk Gibson and Allan Trammell, in town with the Arizona Diamonbacks – the Detroit Tigers will retire Sparky Anderson’s Number 11 in a pre-game ceremony before the 1:05, June, 26th, start. This is a long overdue gesture and it’s a shame that this couldn’t have been done before Sparky’s passing [...]

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Traverse City ‘True North’ is the newest Pure Michigan TV commercial

June 14, 2011

I can’t wait to get up to Traverse City this summer!

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Roadside Attractions store in Metamora, Michigan

June 13, 2011

I stumbled across this store while I was doing some research for a future blog post. This looks like a fun place to check out for people who love old signs and other memorabilia. If you’re ever in the area, stop in at Roadside Attractions.

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Jim Northrup, 1939 – 2011

June 10, 2011

1968 World Series Game 7 hero, Jim Northrup, of the Detroit Tigers passed away this week. His playing days were over just before I was born, but as a lifelong Tigers fan I was as familiar with Jim Northrup as I was with the heroes of my childhood – Trammell, Gibson, and Whitaker. Here are [...]

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Five Fun Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 6/10 to 6/12/11

June 9, 2011

Here’s this week’s Five Fun Michigan Events! Antique Tractor Show – Ravenna – 6/9 – 6/11/11. Admission is $5 with kids 12 and under free. Call (231) 853-2882 for more information. Vicksburg Old Car Festival – 6/10 – 6/11/11. Live music, lots of classic cars, swap meet, and a gas & steam show are just [...]

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Dr. Seuss Letter to the Children of Troy, Michigan

June 8, 2011

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Dr. Seuss Letter, originally uploaded by troylib. In 1971, Troy Children’s Librarian, Marguerite Hart, had an ambitious goal – to get various actors, authors, artists, musicians, librarians, and politicians to write [...]

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Which Great Lake is your favorite for swimming?

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With the temperature in the 90s the next two days it got me thinking about going to the beach. Specifically any beach along Lake Michigan since it’s the Great Lake that is closest to us. Then I started to wonder if people had a favorite Great Lake and that brings us to a new poll [...]

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Five Fun Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 6/3 – 6/5/11

June 2, 2011

The weather is heating up and summer is upon us. Here are five events across the state of Michigan that look like fun this weekend! Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show – Hudson Mills Metropark – 6/3/11 – 6/4/11. Admission is $5 to see tractor pulls, arts and crafts, petting zoo, sawmill display, and tons [...]

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The Grand Rapids “American Pie” Lip Dub

May 27, 2011

Mainstreet.com put Grand Rapids on it’s list of “America’s Dying Cities” earlier this year. Grand Rapids residents responded with this “American Pie” lib dub. Just another wonderful example of Michigan residents and their ability to show everyone that we are far from dead. We’re very much alive.

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Five Fun Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 5/27 – 5/30

May 26, 2011

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. Here are five fun things you can do this weekend across the great state of Michigan. Stand and applaud for the Veterans in your local Memorial Day Parade. Visit a cemetery and pay your respects to those who died in serving our country. Civil War Reenactment [...]

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