October 1, 1908

The first Model T rolled off the Ford assembly line in Detroit on October 1, 1908 being the vehicle for the common man. By 1927, more than 15 million were sold. (Source-WILX). This has meaning to me because my great grandfather and grandfather both worked for Ford in various positions from assembly to engineering. InContinue reading “October 1, 1908”

Common Sense

The Oxford Dictionary describes Common Sense as good sense and sound judgment in practical matters. Common sense to me is the shortest and quickest path to solving a problem. It doesn’t require much education or intellect but trusting your senses and judgment. In about fifth grade, a teacher who tried to open the student’s eyesContinue reading “Common Sense”

Family Ties

From my experience with my biological family, I believe that God gives us friends who become more like family than those who share the same DNA. With that being said, I can share about the one family member who I still have contact with. Being born premature who wasn’t supposed to survive or even succeedContinue reading “Family Ties”

The Exercise of Snow Removal

Dear Friends, After moving to Texas after living in Michigan most of my life with some years in the northern lower peninsula, I have spent many hours outside shoveling snow off of driveways with steep hills early in the morning and late at night. Thought that I wouldn’t miss it but I do. During “snowmageddon”Continue reading “The Exercise of Snow Removal”

“Fly Me to the Moon”

Fly me to the moonLet me play among the starsLet me see what spring is likeOn a-Jupiter and MarsIn other words, hold my handIn other words, baby , kiss me Fill my heart with songAnd let me sing for ever moreYou are all I long forAll I worship and adoreIn other words, please be trueInContinue reading ““Fly Me to the Moon””

Altered State

My specialty in food would be altering the state of it although it may resemble the dish but tastes different. For example, my altered state of spaghetti which is probably more accepted and done by many others, is using ground turkey instead of ground beef and using whole grain noodles instead standard noodles. Likewise withContinue reading “Altered State”

The 1967 Riots of Detroit

When I was five years old, I remember vividly the riots of Detroit back in the summer of 1967. It was televised locally and nationally which started from a police raid of an illegal bar that opened up. The statistics of the summer long riots ended up 43 deaths, over 1000 injured and over 7000Continue reading “The 1967 Riots of Detroit”