Back in May, just a few weeks into the season, the Detroit Tigers were one of the worst teams in baseball. And the future didn’t look bright. There was no reason to think any kind of turnaround was imminent. Or even possible. Now? They’re on the verge of making the playoffs. Where they were in May compared ... Continue Reading
Finished Yet? Projects and Their Progress
AS SOME OF OUR SPRING flowers begin to show their faces, possibly prematurely, we can take a look at some area projects which are also trying to blossom. Some are closer to seeing the sun than others, but as long as there’s a breath of life, they’ll remain on our radar. Here’s a little rundown of a few things ... Continue Reading
A New Distillery • New Life for the Vista Theater • Nothing New on the Spaceport
Good Spirits Anyone who’s dined at Vango’s at any time over the last couple of decades has likely enjoyed the work of one Chris Gale. You’ve only seen him when he comes out from the kitchen to hydrate and re-hydrate, but that may be changing soon, as he’s hoping to move from grilling to distilling. The former Northwest ... Continue Reading
Art and Culture and Community
Arts & Culture "A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others." ― Salvador Dali Before we begin, a little “full disclosure” is in order. I am not an artist. I don’t sing, play, dance, paint, or sculpt. I don’t do any rosemaling, acting, carving, or scrapbooking. I’m not a photographer, ... Continue Reading
A Hard Lesson • A Negaunee Weekend
YOU ARE NO DOUBT ALL TOO familiar with the tragedy which occurred last weekend when an Escanaba couple lost their lives in a traffic accident as they were on their way to see their son play basketball in Sault Ste. Marie. I don’t need to go into unnecessary detail about the incident, which is almost too painful ... Continue Reading