Living in Detroit, April means two things: the dawn of summer and Tigers baseball.
I'm usually a very pessimistic Detroit Tigers fan. It's difficult to get to excited for a team that really hasn't had anything outstanding happen in 20 years. I won't ignore what they did in 2006, but it's becoming increasingly more difficult to call that team a great team as the years pass. Some of pieces that were here that year are still here, but many of those are either aging or haven't been able to replicate what they did since then (cough, cough, Inge, Zumaya).
At any rate, I have a bit of a different opinion this year. It's not necessarily that I think the Tigers are far and away the best team in the AL Central, but I honestly believe they are the best of the pack.
Without further ado, here's my predictions for the 2011 baseball season:
Showing posts with label Michigan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michigan. Show all posts
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Road to Recovery: Detroit, Baby!
Detroit is my city and I love it. Despite me growing up in the suburbs and never actually living in the city itself, I consider it my home.
Detroit is a city filled with pride. Whether it be those attached to the city because their great grandparents came here to seek the $5 a day pay rate, or the youth that are attempting to rekindle the “classic” Detroit our parents reminisce about.
I never witnessed the Detroit that was completely functional. And ironically, most of the youth who live in the city that are attempting to revive it never did either. Despite that, those people are attempting to add grease to the gears and transform it back to the well-oiled machine it once was. This is a passionate demographic. The most successful people I’ve ever met or read about are not necessarily the most intelligent or sharpest, but the most passionate.
Having visited many of the major cities in the US, I can confidently say that Detroit is the most unique. “Unique” is a unique word. The definition of that word should ultimately remain undefined by Merriam-Webster with any conventional definition. In fact, if anything, it should simply say:
Unique (yu-neek): Adjective, noun, and verb: 1. Detroit (Please visit the city for definition).
Detroit is a city filled with pride. Whether it be those attached to the city because their great grandparents came here to seek the $5 a day pay rate, or the youth that are attempting to rekindle the “classic” Detroit our parents reminisce about.
I never witnessed the Detroit that was completely functional. And ironically, most of the youth who live in the city that are attempting to revive it never did either. Despite that, those people are attempting to add grease to the gears and transform it back to the well-oiled machine it once was. This is a passionate demographic. The most successful people I’ve ever met or read about are not necessarily the most intelligent or sharpest, but the most passionate.
Having visited many of the major cities in the US, I can confidently say that Detroit is the most unique. “Unique” is a unique word. The definition of that word should ultimately remain undefined by Merriam-Webster with any conventional definition. In fact, if anything, it should simply say:
Unique (yu-neek): Adjective, noun, and verb: 1. Detroit (Please visit the city for definition).
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Snowmageddon
SNOMG!! The Midwest is supposed to walloped by a "historic" snowstorm tonight. Old Man Winter is supposed to be bringing it to the tune of 10-15", so bundle up, drive safely (or not at all), and remember "Don't Eat That Yellow Snow".
UPDATE: As usual the forecast was mostly hype. The 15" predicted was closer to 4". Way to go guys.
UPDATE: As usual the forecast was mostly hype. The 15" predicted was closer to 4". Way to go guys.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Bell's Hopslam
As someone who has lived in Michigan their entire life, there are two things an outsider needs to know about this great state.
First, don't ever get used to any temperature. It can be a warm and sunny 82 degrees one day, but then a cold and overcast 63 degrees the next. If you enjoy the weather, just wait a day.
Second, the breweries. Michigan breweries are among the best in the country. The state of Michigan has over 50 breweries registered with the Michigan Brewers Guild, which is astounding! Bell's, Founder's, Short's, Arbour, Arcadia, and several others anchor Michigan as one of the best states to be in if you're a beer advocate. Throughout the entire state, there are micro-breweries scattered all over the place. And does it come as a surprise? There ain't a whole hell of a lot to do in this state! Kidding, kidding.
First, don't ever get used to any temperature. It can be a warm and sunny 82 degrees one day, but then a cold and overcast 63 degrees the next. If you enjoy the weather, just wait a day.
Second, the breweries. Michigan breweries are among the best in the country. The state of Michigan has over 50 breweries registered with the Michigan Brewers Guild, which is astounding! Bell's, Founder's, Short's, Arbour, Arcadia, and several others anchor Michigan as one of the best states to be in if you're a beer advocate. Throughout the entire state, there are micro-breweries scattered all over the place. And does it come as a surprise? There ain't a whole hell of a lot to do in this state! Kidding, kidding.
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