The Battle with Childproof Packaging
How did he die? Didn’t he have his nitroglycerine pills in his hand? Those pills would have surely saved him! And so it goes . . . Childproof, foolproof, theft proof, you name it proof. All packaging has now become a worthy opponent that takes power, ingenuity, and...
I Don’t Get It! – Mock Drafts
GUEST AUTHOR: FireHawk I ran into a guy about 30 years old recently who said he loved NFL mock drafts. Huh? Now he’s a nice kid who unfortunately doesn’t have a job so maybe he has time to read that gibberish. Mock Drafts – If you collected 100 of them, NONE would be...
No Contest
Nolo contendere, a legal term which is translated as “no contest.” In other words, the defendant does not admit guilt but is conceding the charge without admitting guilt and without presenting a defense. Sounds quite technical and somewhat confusing. Why would...
That’s What I’m Talking About!
Over the past fourteen months, Thomas Marsh and I have been diligently pressing forward with the message and conversation sparked by our Black and White Like You and Me book. This definitely has been a labor of love and commitment. Although we have received rave...
The Cars
Aptly named for the theme of this blog, ‘70s group The Cars delivered smash hit after smash hit including “Let the Good Times Roll”, “Drive”, and “You’re Just What I Needed”. Americans, especially in Detroit, love their cars. Proof? Why hasn’t there been a mass...
Southfield Library Talk
We were so honored to continue the conversation at the Southfield Library in February to celebrate Black History Month. Take a look and let us know what you think - keep the conversation going in the comments below. If you would like to host us at your organization,...
Old Man Winter
Well, as daylight savings time has begun and the official opening of spring is here, the time is right for giving old man winter his props. Of course, many thank yous are in order for this “hoary gentleman” as he has been a source of conversation since last December....
SOCCER – 8 things I don’t get!
GUEST POST by MPM in response to "I Don't Get It" blog post from two weeks ago. I’ve heard that soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Ok, I get that. It’s inexpensive to play because all you need is a ball or any item to kick around. You can play it just...
Get Up
An old traditional ballad called “Get Up and Bar the Door” tells of an old married couple who decided to have a contest that whoever spoke first would have to get up and secure the front door. Laziness, stubbornness, or just a game to pass the time on a dreary winter...
I Don’t Get It
There are a few things in life that I just don't get. Tattoos Smoking Being a Detroit Lions fan Soccer A beautiful girl with porcelain skin walked by, and as I ogled her, as any man, old or young might, I disappointedly noticed that she had tattoos on her leg, arm,...
