Special YouTube Monday: America The Beautiful

In honor of Memorial Day, I decided to post my YouTube Friday post on Monday. This video is of Ray Charles' version of "America the Beautiful"( via freeyourmind775's YouTube Channel) I'm praying for all the veterans, past, present and future.

Sanders and Yellow Pages, almost 1 year later

Almost a year to the day, I stopped by the former Sanders Bakery/headquarters and the old Yellow Pages building on the Detroit-Highland Park border to see if anything has changed or remained the same. As I walked down Oakman, I first came upon the old Sanders headquarters. I saw the first few windows removed, and wondered if they may be remodeling or demolishing the building. The Sanders Country Home bakery was once here. The Bell Telephone building is preparing to undergo renovations for housing. This was once the home of the Yellow Pages, and Western Electric in an earlier day. I have family who used to work here way back when, and said that it was a nice place to work at. This building reminds me of the former Hudsons department store in Downtown Detroit which was demolished over 10 years ago in 1998.

YouTube Friday: Joe - Rose in a concrete world (dedicated to Aaliyah)

For YouTube Friday, I decided to write about a song I like as of recently, called "Rose in a Concrete World"(via JonhMena's YouTube Channel), It was from the "Romeo Must Die" soundtrack, which was released in 1999 or 2000. The late Aaliyah was in this movie. . I had the soundtrack to this movie as a teenager.

Festival Mural

This picture was taken at the Downtown Hoedown this past weekend. This is a painting of the Hart Plaza festivals, painted over 10 years ago. I like all the festivals represented here, from the Jazz Festival to the African World Festival. As many of you know already, I like attending festivals, both musical and cultural. What are your favorite festivals to attend where you are?

YouTube Friday: Justin Verlander no-hitter vs. Blue Jays - May 7, 2011 - Final Out

For YouTube Friday, I decided to spotlight Justin Verlander's No Hitter from last weekend (via TheGreatUnknown84's YouTube Channel) I didn't hear much of the game because I was at church. I heard the 9th inning, though, and cheered as I went home. This was Justin's 2nd No Hitter (the first was in June 2007 at home against Milwaukee). A belated TWaSbL Congrats to Justin on his 2nd No-Hitter.

YouTube Friday: The Jackson 5 - Little Bitty Pretty One

Today for YouTube Friday, I decided to blog about this gem from the Jackson Five, circa 1972 (video via giveintomeMJx3 YouTube Channel) This is a cover of the old song "Little Bitty Pretty One". I like the original as well as this version of the song. What do you all think of this?

Navy League at Mariners'

As I passed by Mariners' Church this past Saturday, I saw this on the marquee about Navy League Sunday. I was inquisitive about what the Navy League was about, so I checked out their website. They were founded in the early 1900s, and have many programs during the year. They also sponsor the Sea Cadets program for the young people. I hope that the service for the Navy League was very prayerful.