Category Archives: Michigan

Up North

Posted on May 13, 2012 by LaDale Winling

This weekend I stole my wife from her lecture preparations and headed the rental car up north. Northern Michigan to Sault Sainte Marie, to be exact. My grandfather celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday and his kids arranged a surprise … Continue reading →

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Irate

Posted on November 18, 2008 by LaDale Winling

Republican Fred Upton beat Democrat Don Cooney 58.8% to 38.6% in the MI-6 House race two weeks ago. In a year of major Democratic triumph, I find this inscrutable (and infuriating) for a district I consider moderate (PVI R+2 as … Continue reading →

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Situation: Bad

Posted on September 29, 2007 by urbanoasis

Edward McClelland with some thoughtson Michigan and the shutdown: Michigan did not become great because of the auto industry. The auto industry became great because of a Michigander, Henry Ford. The state still produces creative people. Google founder Larry Page, … Continue reading →

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Photography of De-Industrial Life

Posted on August 29, 2007 by urbanoasis

Holga: Grain Silos Originally uploaded by Matt Callow I’ve noted on more than one occasion that I love Michigan. It’s not just Michigan, the state I grew up in, but coming from a region of stories, of pathos, of potential, … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Myth Society and Northern Rock in the Free Press

Posted on June 7, 2007 by urbanoasis

Check the GLMS action in the paper today: From Motown to jazz to rock to techno, artists have long paid musical homage to the city of Detroit. But what about the rest of Michigan? Isn’t it time the Great Lakes … Continue reading →

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June 9th at the Magic Stick

Posted on April 14, 2007 by urbanoasis

2 am at Big Ten Burrito Originally uploaded by urbanoasis. I need a ride. I have an appointment with the Great Lakes Myth Society on this date in this place. I don’t have a car. I made the mistake of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Events, Michigan, Music, Self-referential, Transportation | 4 Comments

Northern Michigan, What?!

Posted on February 23, 2007 by urbanoasis

My father was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and my grandfather and aunt still live there. My grandfather lives about a mile (maybe less) from the bridge. In my ideal scenario, I would have proposed to my Canadian wife … Continue reading →

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Again With the Michigan Crap?

Posted on November 18, 2006 by urbanoasis

Never too much for a Friday night. The Great Lakes Myth Society is on the cover of the Metro Times with a shout out to personal fave Jim Harrison. Sounds like they’ll be at SXSW. I’mo have to make plans … Continue reading →

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