Where to start on this topic except to tell you about a great Web site I came across while researching Octagon Houses from here in Macomb Co.While in the NET, came across Macomb Co.'s Own Renaissance Man -- William Austin Burt.Back to him in a split second....In trying to find about Mr. Burt's O
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01/06/2011
The Michigan Meridian was selected in the 1807 Treaty of Detroit because it formed the western boundary of the lands ceded by the Indian Tribes.In Michigan these lands terminated at the water ways of Lake Huron, Lake Erie, & Lake St. Clair.The names of the 'now' counties took longer to be determ
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01/05/2011
Looking at this summer 2010 photo of the beach at Metropolitan Beach--Harrison Twp. Mi, you may say "Ah-h-h";but would you think about Low Levels or the fact that we here in Michigan need Rain & or SNOW right now?That is not what is high on my 'wish list' right at this moment;...however it is pre
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01/04/2011
The start of Macomb County as seen at Dequindre [No Left turn--roadway] and 16 Mile Road + 2 other names. It is said that one cannot judge a Book by it's Cover, right? So, this Macomb County not being a Book I guess that we can "tell" about IT through learning how the founders Named the Roads--th
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01/02/2011
January 2011...an Important Day To remember;...Macomb County moves into the same form of government as the two counties of Oakland & Wayne;...the first County Executive will take the reigns;...the person who will always be in the History Records as "The First County Executive" --Mark Hackel;...a
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01/02/2011
...A pundit's statement on January 2, 2011:...The pundit's waxing eloquent on the New Michigan Governor--Rick Snyder;Though that is a funny "take" on the situation; it is more true than fancy.Rick Snyder was installed almost 24 hours ago as the 48th Governor of the State of Michigan.He has not s
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01/02/2011
December 22, 2010:...the traffic is nuts;...the shoppers are 'nuttier';...the roads get icy only at night;...the temps. are pretty good [26 * at 8:40 pm];...the folks pushing shopping carts run you over with glee;...restaurants are filled with tired shoppers, or those filling up before hitting th
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12/22/2010
Tuesday 2:48 A.M. finds me unable to sleep for long;It is going to snow this day and all my joints are making me well aware;That, plus whatever it is that seems to be spreading among the public folks that you meet in stores or gatherings;So, it seemed a perfect time to come down to the office an
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12/20/2010
Note of Interest:If you are up tomorrow am around 2:30-4:30, you may be able to see the total Lunar eclipse. Our skies are overcast due to possible snow--so I'll pass and wait for the NASA photos tomorrow;This is the longest night of the year;This is the Winter Solstice;this view should be great
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12/20/2010
Somewhat Silly graphics above; but from this day onward we are looking to see just what & how the needed changes for Michigan will take shape.Will there be Actual jobs for those who seek them;Will businesses be encouraged to hire workers;Will 2011 be noted for action rather than talk
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12/17/2010
