Dear Crabby, I know you’re a huge baseball fan—particularly The Detroit Tigers. Even though they aren’t competing in the World Series, I wondered if you had any predictions on which team will win: the Houston Astros or the Washington Nationals. Thanks! Ace Fireman Dear Ace Fireman, You are absolutely correct that I am a baseball fanatic. Ahhh. The crack of the bat. It’s one of my favorite springtime sounds. And I do love the Tigers. In fact, I wrote about who my favorite Tiger is a … [Read more...]
Larry Alexander Joins Rainbow Connection Board of Directors
Rainbow Connection is pleased to announce that Larry Alexander has recently joined the Board of Directors for the Michigan wish granting organization. Alexander is President and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) and a 30-year veteran of the hospitality and tourism industry. He helped lead efforts that resulted in Detroit landing some of the world’s most coveted sporting events, including the Super Bowl, MLB All-Star game, and NCAA Final Four. A native of … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Have You Heard of ‘No Ring, No Bring?’
Dear Crabby, I have been dating a great guy and we’re finally at that stage where we’re meeting each other’s families. My cousin is getting married later this month, and I assumed that would be the perfect opportunity for him to meet my family. That is until I found out my cousin (the bride) has instituted a ‘No ring, no bring’ policy. So, since I don’t have a ring on my finger, I can’t bring him as my date. Do you think that’s fair? Thanks! Mary Belle Dear Mary Belle, Well, I think … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Will I-75 Be Finished in Our Lifetime?
Dear Crabby, Just when you think Michigan’s orange barrel season might be tapering off – boom! The big I-75 project starts. Do you really think it will take as long as they’re saying? If so, I may need to move. Thanks, Bob Bitumen Dear Bob Bitumen, First, I think it’s hilarious that you believe orange barrel season ever ends in this state. I’m pretty sure somewhere there is still some road being worked on dating back to when Michigan became a state in 1837. Second, I definitely … [Read more...]