TigerFest 2013

Ticket for Autographs
Originally uploaded by femaletrumpet02

TigerFest, the Detroit Tigers' annual warmup event, made its return to Comerica Park after a one year hiatus. It was a pretty fun event, as usual. The event was Sold out, a testament to the dedication of the fans here in Detroit and how much we all love baseball here in the D. The ticket pictured was handed out to each autograph seeker as he or she waited in line to receive a signature on a piece of memorabilia. More pictures can be found on my Flickr page at www.flickr.com/photos/femaletrumpet02

YouTube Friday: The Muppets - Popcorn

Sorry I've been so quiet lately, I've been busy with other things this past week, and have neglected to write. Today's YouTube Friday video. from TheMuppetsVEVO's YouTube Channel is one I saw before a baseball game in Cleveland last May. It's of the Swedish Chef performing the 1972 hit "Popcorn", made famous by the group Hot Butter. I like this performance of the song.

YouTube Friday: WKNR-FM Dearborn - Stereo Island Jingles

YouTube Friday is here again...Today's entry comes from TheHGN2001's YouTube Channel. It's of the old WKNR "Stereo Island" WKNR is more conmonly known and remembered as the old Keener 13 on the AM Dial here in the Metro Detroit, MI  and Windsor, Ontario area. They competed with CKLW in Windsor for listeners in the 1960s and '70s. These sounders are songs in themselves. My favorite sounders are the first and third sounders.

It looks like Dan Gilbert is trying to expand his empire here in Detroit. He's prepping to buy Greektown Casino, which is a short walk away from the headquarters of Quicken Loans, the company he owns, along with other buildings in the Downtown area. I think that this will be a pretty good deal if it goes through. I go to church near the casino,  and I have noticed over the past 4-6 months or so that charter bus traffic has gone down at Greektown (private Casino trips), due to new casinos in Ohio. I hope that when Gilbert gets the casino, that the traffic will once again pick up, and I'll see even more people going to and from the casino (and hopefully to Church, as well!)

New Winged Captain

The Red Wings made it official today, selecting Henrik Zetterberg to succeed Nick Lidstrom as Captain. I think that this is a great choice. He was one of the top choices for captain once Nick Lidstrom decided to hang up his skates after last season. I think "Hank" plays well on the ice, works well with his teammates, and takes direction from his coaches well. He, along with Pavel Datsyuk, is one of my favorite Red Wings.

Delta Centennial

Read an article in today's Detroit Free Press about the Centennial of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The Sorority started at Howard University in January 1913, and chapters are located in different countries. The sisters, or Sorors as they are known, are committed to community service and bettering the world around them.  Notable alumnae of the sorority include Shirley Chisholm and Nikki Giovanni. I have family members (aunt in 1978, cousin in 2008) and former classmates who have pledged the Deltas over the years. To all the sorors of DST, hope you all have a blessed Centennial celebration, and continue to look forward to another 100 years of service to your community

YouTube Friday: FIRST POSITION - A Ballet Documentary

Today's YouTube Friday video comes from IFCFilmsTube. This is a trailer of the movie "First Position", which is about a group of talented young people that are preparing to audition and perform for college scholarships and spots in nationally (and internationally) known dance companies. These youngsters have been training since they were old enough to put on Ballet slippers.   I first saw this movie as a DVD on display at my local library a couple of days ago, and found the trailer interesting. Good Luck to all the young people out there pursuing their dreams. May God bless you and keep you safe in your endeavors.

No Texting and Driving for young drivers in Michigan

While perusing the pages of the Detroit News today, I noticed an article about Governor Snyder signing a law banning Teenagers from texting and driving, named "Kelsey's Law"for a young lady who was killed in an accident in 2010. I think that it's important that young drivers-or anyone, for that matter-put the phone down while you are driving, because someone could get seriously hurt or worse. You could spend some time in jail or dole out money that you could be spending on something for yourself or your family. I think most cell phones have a function or app that disables you from using it unless you need to make a call to 911 in an emergency.

Watch out for the Flu

Welp, looks like Flu Season is hitting people earlier than usual this year in the US. I hope everyone is taking precautions to keep the flu at bay. I've noticed more ads and signs at the drugstore and other establishments about getting flu shots, and where cold and flu meds are located at. The article that I have linked to in this blog has some handy tips to prevent spread of the flu. Stay well, everyone!

Remembering Bishop Anderson

I've been reading an article the funeral of the late Bishop Moses Anderson, the first black Catholic Bishop in the Archdiocese of Detroit, who passed on New Years Day. According to his webpage on the Archdiocese of Detroit's page, he was a convert to the Catholic Church, and was ordained a Bishop in January 1983. I remember him presiding at the Confirmation Mass for our young people at my Church a couple of years ago. He was an excellent preacher, and even added a hymn at the end of his Homily. Rest in Peace, Bishop

Hockey makes a return

Seen at the 2008 Red Wings Stanley Cup Parade (femaletrumpet02)

 

Welp, It looks like the Red Wings are back in action for the (shortened) 2012-2013 season. The lockout ended early this morning after nearly 18 hours of negotiations. The owners and players have both come to a new CBA, and it jut needs to be ratified by the players. I am happy to see that the players and owners have seen eye to eye. I've been in Hockey Withdrawal mode. I was starting to get worried that this season would be like the locked-out 2004-2005 season. Many businesses in Downtown Detroit and other NHL cities have been concerned about business when the lockout was still going. We shall see how this shortened season plays out.

MCS after 25 years

I was reading on the Detroit Free Press' Facebook Page about the 25th Anniversary of the closing of the Michigan Central Station in January 1988. The station was built a century ago, and had a long history of being a passenger train station that was very busy on most days.   Amtrak was the last train service to use the station, and are now located at a small station at 11 Baltimore in Midtown. The station is currently owned by Manuel "Matty" Moroun, the owner of the nearby Ambassador Bridge. My mother had told me many a time how my grandpaerents left for their honeymoon in the late 1940s. I can imagine offices or small businesses in the old train station tower, and more than freight trains passing by the station.

YouTube Friday: ESPN Films 30 for 30: Broke- Keeping up with the Joneses

Today's edition of YouTube Friday is from ESPN's account. It's part of their popular 30 for 30 documentary series. This is one of the docs that I particularly like (the others are about Southern Methodist University in the '80s and the late Ben "Benji" Wilson, the top basketball player in the city of Chicago in the early-mid '80s). It's about some of these athletes who get a whole bunch of money out of High School or College to play a professional sport, and end up broke after leaving the sport they are playing due to injury or other circumstances. They end up spending the money they earn on their families (houses or cars for parents, top line items for themselves, etc), spending lavish amounts at nightclubs, or losing money on business ventures that don't pan out (there was an athlete that actually invested in car washes!). I hope you all have a chance to watch this documentary.

Exercise Ideas for the New Year

As I was browsing articles in USA Today, I ran across this article about exercising while on vacation, and instantly took notice. If one of your New Years Resolutions is to exercise more and lose a few pounds, this is an article for you to know where to go to work outwhile enjoying yourself on vacation. Of course, there are many apps out there for your cell phone/mp3 player/tablet so you can track your diet digitally, and not go over your limits. I have been tracking my diet and exercise regiment with the MyFitnessPal app for my phone, so I can know how much I eat a day, and how many calories I burn by exercising (walking, stair climbing, etc). Try it, you might see results faster than you think!

Northville Psychiatric Hospital

I've been reading an article about the former Northville Psychiatric Hospital in the Detroit Free Press today. I've learned that at one time, the hospital was one of Michigan's largest facilities for Psychiatric patients, and an area for children residing there. The hospital site has been vacant since 2003, and has been a popular area for Urban Explorers hoping to have a look around and to take a few pictures, and other trespassers. Northville Township is thinking of making a recreation area for the community to enjoy. One of my favorite sites regarding the hospital/facility is Northville-Tunnels.com, which has many pictures and information about Northville and other psychiatric hospitals and sanitariums in Michigan. What are your favorite historic sites?

New Year 2013

Happy New Year to my TWaSbl-ites! Sorry I've been quiet again. Hopefully more entries will be written in 2013. Some of my New Year's resolutions include keeping my faith nourished, working hard and being kind and helpful to others. Here are some hopes of some famous Detroiters for the New Year in the Detroit News. Also this year, I hope to share more pictures and articles with you, my readers. I'm open to any ideas, suggestions or comments as to what you would like to read about this year. What's on your mind?