Category Archives: Detroit

A little Monet

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

Enjoyed a visit to the Frederic Church and Claude Monet special exhibit at the Detroit Institute Of Arts. I really liked the Church works- a nice blend of field studies and finished monumental paintings from his travels in the Mid … Continue reading →

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20 Minutes at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

Funday Sunday in the city on the straits.Here’s 20 minutes worth in the maritime museum located on Belle Isle State Park, Detroit, Michigan. Open photo gallery. Timing is everything.

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DIA Day

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

Enjoyed a day trip to the Detroit Institute Of Arts in beautiful midtown Detroit. Always bring a bug-out bag.

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Haven Hill, revisited.

Posted on December 31, 2016 by

I remember hiking out here sometime in the 1990’s when the Lodge was still standing. I went crazy over the log construction, stone patios and fireplaces, and shake roof. It seemed a shame that it had fallen into such a … Continue reading →

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Major TOM

Posted on September 3, 2016 by

Attended the 2016 Thunder Over Michigan Air Show in August. A great variety and number of aircraft along with some outstanding flying made this a memorable show. Gave Rosie the Riveter volunteer a donation for rehabbing the historic Ford B-24 … Continue reading →

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