Archive for September, 2009

Jeff Bocan

September 26, 2009

I came across this article on the Huffingtonpost.com by Jeff Bocan “Five One-Way Tickets to Michigan, Please“  The kind of forward thought that Jeff Bocan has it what makes great businessman.  He has taken the path less taken in this decision to move his family from California to Michigan.  He could have stayed in California, [...]

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100% Michigan Breakfast

September 24, 2009

So a day late, but I am on my mission for today to eat only Michigan products.  To add a bonus to the mission I did my grocery shopping last night at a Michigan owned store, so I give myself a few bonus points.  My usual breakfast is something that I can prepare and eat [...]

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Brightening Up My Day

September 23, 2009

I was having kind of a bad day today, just chalk it up to the mid-week blues.  Then I found an article that just made my day.  In this months Forbes is an article by Kathleen Bushnell Owsley, “In Defense of Detroit”.  This realistic, down to earth description of the strengths and weaknesses of Detroit, [...]

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100% Michigan

September 23, 2009

Had a little set back today, on my Michigan Challenge, will be doing it on Thursday, September 24.

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100% Michigan Day

September 22, 2009

Last night I came up with an idea, that I am going to try.  Tomorrow September 23rd, my goal is that everything that I consume tomorrow will be manufactured or grown in Michigan.  I will update the blog after every meal and snack.  I know that I will have no problem accomplishing my goal, but [...]

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Favorite Fall Place in Michigan

September 17, 2009

As I walk down the path the leaves are starting to turn colors, there is a crispness in the air, it feels like a new begininng.  I can hear the water in the background flowing, as it weaves its way between the rock tree branches that are reaching to touch the water.  As the sun [...]

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Positive Detroit

September 14, 2009

While scanning the Tweets from the weekend, I stumbled a non profit that is working to make the perception of Detroit better.  Positive Cities Detroit are looking for people who are sick of waking up in the morning to negative news, and want to do something about it.  The donations start at $10, and at different levels have [...]

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New Jobs to Battle Creek

September 8, 2009

Brand Asset Digital to Bring New Jobs to Michigan Thru Acquisition of Heritage Tower; Building to be Renamed Brand Asset Digital Tower Company to Bring High-Tech Jobs and Attract More Movie Business to the State.

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Labor Day in Michigan

September 3, 2009

Looking for something to do for Labor Day in Michigan, here is a list of events.

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Pay It Forward After Thought

September 2, 2009

Wonder Michigan came to me because I was tired of hearing people talk bad about the State of Michigan.  Wonder is my vehicle to stand up for what I believe in, and show the world that Michigan is a great place to live and work.  There are many resources here which include, the people, the [...]

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