Traverse City 'True North' is the newest Pure Michigan TV commercial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rPr9yAQmzw I can't wait to get up to Traverse City this summer!

Roadside Attractions store in Metamora, Michigan

I stumbled across this store while I was doing some research for a future blog post. This looks like a fun place to check out for people who love old signs and other memorabilia. If you're ever in the area, stop in at Roadside Attractions.

Jim Northrup, 1939 - 2011

1968 World Series Game 7 hero, Jim Northrup, of the Detroit Tigers passed away this week. His playing days were over just before I was born, but as a lifelong Tigers fan I was as familiar with Jim Northrup as I was with the heroes of my childhood - Trammell, Gibson, and Whitaker. Here are a few videos featuring Jim Northrup - Detroit Tigers great and all around good guy.

Five Fun Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 6/10 to 6/12/11

Here's this week's Five Fun Michigan Events!

1. Antique Tractor Show - Ravenna - 6/9 - 6/11/11. Admission is $5 with kids 12 and under free. Call (231) 853-2882 for more information.
2. Vicksburg Old Car Festival - 6/10 - 6/11/11. Live music, lots of classic cars, swap meet, and a gas & steam show are just a few of the fun attractions.
3. Free Fishing Weekend all across Michigan - 6/11 - 6/12/11. Check the website for events near you.
4. Free Music Fest - Freeland, Michigan. 6/11/11 10am to dusk.
5. Lilac Festival - Mackinac Island - 6/10 - 6/19/11. Celebrating all things Lilac!

Dr. Seuss Letter to the Children of Troy, Michigan

Dr. Seuss Letter, originally uploaded by troylib.

In 1971, Troy Children's Librarian, Marguerite Hart, had an ambitious goal - to get various actors, authors, artists, musicians, librarians, and politicians to write a letter to the children of Troy about the importance of reading.

This was one of 97 such letters. How cool is it that Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, wrote back?

Which Great Lake is your favorite for swimming?

With the temperature in the 90s the next two days it got me thinking about going to the beach. Specifically any beach along Lake Michigan since it's the Great Lake that is closest to us. Then I started to wonder if people had a favorite Great Lake and that brings us to a new poll question! My personal favorite is Lake Michigan mainly because of its proximity and sandy bottom along west Michigan's shoreline. I have never attempted a swim in Lake Superior - I dipped my toe in and that was enough. The only time I was over at Lake Erie was before it started to get cleaned up and there was no way I was swimming in that. I've never been to Lake Ontario and the one time I was at Lake Huron it wasn't warm enough for swimming.

So, how about you?

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