Category Archives: Detroit

Photo Friday: Divinity by country_boy_shane

Shane Gorski says that you should view this photo taken at St. Paul's Armenian Church in Southfield bigger, and while you're at it, have a look at this one too! He writes:
In every place there is a secret beauty waiting to be uncovered. As an emerging photographer, I seek to reveal distinctive angles, unique colors, [...]

GM Designers in the classroom

It appears that General Motors is in the midst of a transformation from a massive company to a somewhat less massive company. It seems that while - or perhaps because - that is happening, interesting things are bubbling out of Michigan's largest company.
One such item is a venture of GM and the College of Creative [...]

Detroit Pistons 2008 NBA Playoffs

and i bring you fire by Paul Hitz
More pics in the Detroit Pistons Pool on Flickr
With a final record of 59-23, the Detroit Pistons own the 2nd best record in the NBA (final 2008 NBA Standings) and tied their 3rd best mark.
In their season ending NBA power rankings, ESPN ranked them third while the NBA [...]

Wildflower Rescue in Michigan

Wildflowers by Leon Baker
In Michigan, the number of native plants being buried under bulldozers is decreasing, thanks to the efforts of the Cranbrook Wildflower Rescue Committee in southern Michigan and the Leland Wildflower Rescue in northern Michigan. The Cranbrook committee has been in operation for over 25 years, the Leland committee for over 15. [...]

The Voice of the Lone Ranger Rides Again

Who was that masked man?
Kee-mo-sah-bee.
Hi-yo, Silver away!
Anyone over the age of fifty in Michigan, or anywhere else for that matter, instantly recognizes these phrases. They are the tried and true marks of one of America’s most trusted heroes: the Lone Ranger.
What few people in Michigan know is that The Lone Ranger was a Detroit creation [...]

Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory - Belle Isle

From the Garden by paulhitz
The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is a greenhouse and botanical garden covering 13 acres located on Belle Isle, just three miles east of downtown Detroit. Designed by noted Detroit architect Albert Kahn, it opened in 1904 and is the nation's oldest conservatory. It's available to the public free of charge [...]

Five things you need to know for Thursday, March 27, 2008

Welcome to a special Michigan Homes & Real Estate edition of Five Things you need to know about Michigan. Before I dive in I wanted to say a little something about our month themes. We got the word that a) you like them but b) you would like them to be not so loud so [...]

Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion House

Bucky's Folly by Maia C
Buckminster Fuller, famous for his geodesic domes, sought to solve the post World War II housing crisis by designing a home that would address what he perceived as questionable home construction methods. In turn the factories previously used to manufacture war planes could be kept active. The homes were designed to [...]

Absolute Michigan Sponsor: Handy Connections

Handy Connections is based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and was founded by folks with experience in the construction industry to help Michigan residents locate quality service professionals for any home repair or remodeling project.
Their service is free, and after getting some information about your project, they will work to match you with a plumber, electrician, [...]

Play Ball! Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2008

Play Ball !!! by suesue2
The Detroit Tigers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 14-13 on their first-ever opening day on April 25, 1901 and over the 107 years of Tiger baseball since, they have compiled a 57-49-1 record in their home openers (Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Baseball Almanac).
In just 11 days (5 hours, 47 minutes, 32 [...]