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Make March Michigan Madness Month
March has already come to be known around the country as a month of "madness" due to the fevered pitch surrounding the NCAA Basketball tournaments. This year I ask you to join me not only in rooting for the fantastic local teams that get tournament bids,...
Thoughts on the Pure Michigan Campaign
As a member of the State of Michigan Travel Commission, I would like to offer my comments on the Pure Michigan campaign. Last year’s Pure Michigan promotion budget was $30 million, the biggest in our state's history. In addition to our...
It's a Great Day to Be Polish in Detroit
Leave it to Detroiters to embrace a holiday built around a doughnut! Yep, that’s right, Paczki Day (pronounced: Punch-key) is finally here. The Detroit area, and particularly Hamtramck, a city within the city, is home to a large population of Polish...
How Strong Is Your Brand?
I recently read via twitter about Steven Tyler of Aerosmith threatening to sue management if they replace him as front man. (click here for article). Other long time artists have followed suit, pardon the pun, and sued to protect their...
Really, Oscar, Ten Best Picture Noms?
Normally, I reserve this space for talking about all things Michigan, but this morning I'm streching a bit because the latest nominations for the Academy Awards were announced, and I find myself wanting to explore their new direction. As Michigan becomes the Hollywood...
It's January, Do You Know Enough?
Those who know me well, know that I rarely talk about politics in a public forum. Humorously enough, despite that, many people think they know my thoughts on a variety of political issues, without ever having heard me express my point...
What Do We Want from This New Decade?
Nearly a week has passed since our "fresh start," and many a resolution has already fallen by the wayside. Sometimes it's because we aim for too many changes at once. Sometimes it's because our hearts weren't really in it in...
Michigan Winemakers Are Creating Some Great Sparklers
This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to festivity and celebration. It's the historical season for doing so, a tradition that may even have pre-historic roots. While our ancestors undoubtedly knew the value of a hearty celebration,...
Michigan's Star Turn in Movies
This is the season of celebration and good will without a doubt, but it's also the season of movies. Whether it's renting a flick and staying in with the family or friends, rushing out to see a blockbuster open on Christmas day,...
Give the Gift of Words This Season
I have always loved words. They have amazing power. They can comfort, amuse, and cajole. When artfully strung together words can, and have, changed the world forever. Now in this impetuous society full of texting and instant messaging, it seems increasingly important that...
I'm Holding Out for Some Heroes
For the past few weeks I've seen several advertisments for some kind of list of the "people of the year." When Barbara Walters does it, she calls them fascinating. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Matt Lauer took his foray into the genre. His...
Buy Michigan Now Started by Pure Accident
Two years ago on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I launched a little website. The idea was simple: times were tougher here in Michigan than in much of the rest of the country, and one way we could all help was...