Tag Archives: Detroit

11 Stereotypes Detroiters Are Tired Of Hearing


I no-longer live in the city, but I still love Detroit…. You hear a lot of generalizations about the Motor City: Detroit is dead. Detroit is saved. Detroit is the new Brooklyn. Detroit is an urban wasteland. Sure, Detroiters are … Continue reading

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Thoughts and Views


Just a few random thoughts and views expressed here… The heat wave of 2010 is here, and in Michigan we have been feeling it, with the temps in the upper 90’s but feeling like the 100’s. It’s been a  hot … Continue reading

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Catholic church fights lifting of sex abuse suit limits


Image via Wikipedia  Catholic church fights lifting of sex abuse suit limits | detnews.com | The Detroit News (Link to the Detroit News article) http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(o34ldjzldui32fr0qdvvha45))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=2009-HB-5699 (link to the bill) The above is an interesting article and it shows a few … Continue reading

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Stand up


Image via Wikipedia Below is a poll question from the Pew Research Center. I find the question interesting. Based on my conversations with most of my friends I am not sure I would get the same response, most of my … Continue reading

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Ernie and Detroit


Yesterday the City of Detroit mourned the loss of a great man, Ernie Harwell, the voice of summer. Ernie was the broadcast announcer for the Detroit Tigers for years. His voice on the radio meant that summer was here. As … Continue reading

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Do you have parents?


Image via Wikipedia Sorry for the delay in posting, but as I said in a earlier post I am preparing to travel, this time to India, so I need a visa. I was in India once before, just about 18 … Continue reading

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My Life, My Faith.. So Far


Image via Wikipedia As a youth I can remember my faith being a very important part of my life. I use to look forward to CCD class, I went to St. Brendan’s in Detroit, and we would attend CCD after … Continue reading

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Words from a Saint


Image via Wikipedia I have been reading “The Life of Christ” by Bishop Fulton Sheen for Lent, what a wonderful experience. Bishop Sheen has a way with words and way to make the complex seem everyday. I love his wit … Continue reading

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In the News


This past Sunday we celebrated Christ the King, the end of the Church year. Next week is the first week of Advent, and the start of the new Church year. For anyone that has been to Mass the past few … Continue reading

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MY City, Detroit


Living in the metro Detroit area is not easy nowadays, the economy is horrible, and to make it worst, the city just seems to be going down even more. i am proud of my city, I love Detroit, her history … Continue reading

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