The Flint Firebirds Club is the oldest and largest club at Kettering University, and is still active today. The club is for Kettering students who are car enthusiasts and enjoy all things motor-related. This photo of Club members is from circa 1950s – 1960s.
In 2014, the Obama Administration announced plans to reinstate diplomatic relations with Cuba. President Obama then visited to Cuba in March 2016, which was the first visit of an American president to the island nation since Calvin Coolidge did so in 1928. The normalization of diplomatic relations and presidential visit come at a time when Raul Castro, the president of Cuba, is looking to liberalize the country’s stagnant economy.
For those of you who are, don’t you just love being a grandparent? From the first moment you hold that little bundle of joy in your arms, you’re in love. National Grandparents Day is observed this year on September 11, and as a grandma to five – ranging from three months to 14 years old – I have many happy memories. Brennan, Mack, Gianna, Noah and Elijah have all brought my life much richness.
Few things are more beautiful than fall in Michigan, and I’m sure many of you share my excitement about wearing scarves, jackets, and hats before the frigid months ahead. Here are some fall trends to take you through the season and beyond.
Remember when you were a kid … and September came? Part of you rued the end of your summer freedom, but the rest of you was excited to be returning to school to reunite with old friends and discover new teachers. Well, I still get that same sense at this time of year.
My wife and I are standing in the sweltering, mid-morning heat on the sidewalk near Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee – three long states from home – saying goodbye to our son Sam, our oldest.
I have lived and worked around these parts for 27 years now and have yet to run the Crim ten-mile road race, through no fault of my own.
When it comes to this year’s financial markets, a few words may come to mind: volatile, frustrating, confusing, uncharted territory. All are very fitting when used to describe a market that began the first three weeks with a record-setting “worst start to the year ever” as reported by Bloomberg.com. This start of 2016 was met by a relentless move back to the year’s highs as Janet Yellen, Federal Reserve Chairwoman, signaled that she wouldn’t be raising rates as often as she had originally intended. The recent “Brexit” referendum that parted Great Britain from the European Union caused a two-day, 800+ point sell-off in the Dow Jones Industrial Average** only to be met by another relentless move back to the highs of the year. The move higher was attributed to many things; but in my opinion, the move by our British friends has made it almost impossible for Janet Yellen to raise rates any time within the next year or so.
I can hardly bear to turn on the morning news shows anymore. The reports are always horrifying – shootings, stabbings, politicians fighting. I feel so lucky to have a job that allows me to see the good things that are happening right here in Greater Flint. As a writer for My City Magazine, I have the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and the honor of sharing their stories with our readers.
Most people will tell you that the gem of Italy’s Amalfi Coast is Positano. I disagree – first, because I like to be difficult, and second, because I genuinely think that there are far too many sandal-making boutiques, tourist restaurants, and people there wearing socks with their sandals. I prefer the city of Amalfi itself, which still has unspoiled areas. But, today’s tale is set in Positano, amidst the lush, purple vibrancy of bougainvillea and bright white and pale yellow buildings that dot the terraced city.
You may not want to face it, but it’s that time again … when summer comes to an end and we gear up for a new school year. I can remember spending hours shopping with my mom and younger sister. Although I was mourning the loss of my summer freedom, I was excited to pick out school supplies and that all important, first-day outfit. First impressions are everything, right?
