By Michael Collins This water did not call itself harbor, yet here ships slumber, people imagine books into breezes, children splash breath back into the shallows, one mad cackle
In March, we celebrate innovative and courageous women and their significant contributions to society – science, politics, athletics, the military, and the arts. Whatever the accomplishment, these American women from distant and recent history have displayed physical and emotional toughness, intelligence and savvy in their respective fields that continue to inspire many. Get an airplane
“We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” Maya Angelou “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Frederick Douglass “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman
The Chinese Lunar Year is centuries old and gained significance because of several myths and traditions. Monday, February 8 is the date of Chinese New Year 2016: The Year of the Monkey. The monkey ranks ninth of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, in which each year is related to an animal sign according
The Whiting Dinner & Dancing Live Auction Black Tie Optional RSVP by 12/17 $125 per person Flinttown Countdown Flint Farmers’ Market Hosted by Back Tie Productions Fireworks at Midnight Three Entertainment Areas $35 per person
Some might know about the association of Benjamin Franklin with Daylight Saving Time. In 1784, his satirical essay for The Journal of Paris, “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light,” Ben lightheartedly proposed that the French would be able to conserve their candles by waking up earlier in the morning and making use of
This past month, I had the opportunity to visit Flint’s Buick Automotive Gallery for the first time. I’m not a car aficionado, but I could not help but gawk at the beautifully restored and preserved vehicles. Contributing to my awe was the difficulty I had imagining them actually being used by people at some time;
On July 4, 2015, we lost longtime Flint media legend, Dave Barber. For decades, the often controversial and award-winning broadcaster hosted “The Dave Barber Show” on Flint radio stations WTRX, WTAC and WFDF. He is remembered as an energetic and talented entertainer and bon vivant, who was passionate about the city and its people. Dave
With its proud stature, white head and tail feathers, strong talons and sharp eyes, the bald eagle is a sight to behold. America’s national emblem, bald eagle sightings in Michigan used to be a rarity, but today people are reporting more sightings of this majestic bird as its numbers continue to rise. It wasn’t always
Going to college is an important time of transition both personally and intellectually. As young adults, we try to settle on a major field of study (sometimes changing majors multiple times) while trying to figure out who we are as individuals, which values and beliefs define us and how our future careers can utilize the
“The observance of a National Moment of Remembrance is a simple and unifying way to commemorate our history and honor the struggle to protect our freedoms.” President William J. Clinton In 1971, Memorial Day was designated by Congress as a national holiday to honor all Americans who died while defending the United States and its
The unofficial anthem of North American baseball was written in 1908 by lyricist Jack Norworth and composer Albert Von Tilzer, neither of whom had ever seen a professional baseball game before penning it. The simple and straightforward ditty that fans sing at games today is actually the chorus of a two-verse lyric. Not many people
