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.