September 2013

Tucker '48 sedan, on display at Gilmore Car Museum in Michigan

See an Original Tucker ’48 Motorcar on Display at Gilmore Car Museum

September 30, 2013 Dell Deaton

Tucker automobiles are an important part of automotive history in general and the industrial legacy of Washtenaw County in particular. [1] This “Car of the Future” was the brainchild of a former General Motors clerk ….

via Lifeway Research (February 15, 2022)— "Most Pastors See Racial Diversity in the Church as a Goal but Not Reality," by Marissa Postell: Most Protestant pastors say every church should strive to achieve racial diversity, but few are achieving it .... There are also differences between what African American pastors are…

– February 20, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Inwardly strong, outwardly focused," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan: Legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi, started the first day of the Green Bay Packers training camp in 1961 with a football in his right hand and these words:…

– April 10, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (June 1, 2022)— "A small church serves as a large witness in the wake of Taylor tornado," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan: An EF3 tornado ripped through Gaylord tragically taking the lives of two people and injuring more than…

– June 5, 2022
via Jesus Calling (2004), by Sarah Young— "I am with you, watching over you constantly ...." Matthew 1:23 "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us" [King James Version] Psalm 34:5…

– May 29, 2022
via Lifeway Research (February 22, 2022)— "Most Open to Spiritual Conversations, Few Christians Speaking," by Aaron Earls: Americans are curious about the religious devotion of others and are willing to discuss the topic, but most say they rarely have conversations about faith with their Christian friends .... Half of Americans (51%)…

– March 20, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Called: Living the life God created you to live," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: The words “called” and “purpose” are buzzwords in our culture today. People are constantly searching to find their calling and purpose…

– May 1, 2022
Holy Saturday— "Why is Holy Saturday so sacred? What happened on the day between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ? ... Holy Saturday is the name assigned to the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Many Christians acknowledge Holy Saturday, the seventh and final day of Holy Week,…

– April 16, 2022
Good Friday— "By no means is Good Friday an isolated event, said Winn Collier, the pastor of All Souls Charlottesville, a partner church with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. "Following the church calendar is a congregation’s way of following the footsteps of Christ throughout the year. And for both…

– April 15, 2022

Salt Springs Brewery in downtown Saline Michigan

There’s an Exact Science in Craft Beer and a University Degree to Study It

April 13, 2018

When you think of a true craft brewer, what are the first images that come to mind? Old world tradition? Fiercely independent? Artist for the palate? [1] At least two professors in the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Department of Chemistry would probably agree with all of the above. They’re more interested in what’s on tap at Salt Springs Brewery than beer that’s been bottled for mass distribution. But that focus doesn’t follow a course that’s ....

John Anderson of Saline Arts & Culture Committee works with volunteers to organize historical records from Meredith Bixby estate and former downtown marionettes museum

This is where the path begins for return of “Meredith’s Marionettes” to its properly recognized place on world stage

January 4, 2019

When we told you that the Saline Arts & Culture Committee was planning to hit the ground running today with Bixby marionette asset organization yesterday, what were the first thoughts that came to mind? [1,2,3] Perhaps more importantly, why did it take well over a year to get from initial charter to action? As anyone who’s taken intended inference from the closing scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark should know, there is a world ....

Exclusive Interview With Gabriel Röux, Professional Photographer And Official Equipment Ambassador for Nikon México

August 28, 2018

Within the world of individuals who make their living as professional photographers, a unique subset do so in a way that consistently captures the essence of sporting contests in single image frames. Renowned camera and lens manufacturer Nikon Corporation recognizes a select few of these among the ranks of its Brand Ambassadors. And last summer brought one of its best to Saline Michigan for coverage of the 2018 LPGA Volvik Championship at our own Travis ....

Once Upon A Time, Marionettes Set The Stage For Entertainment Techniques That Remain Relevant To This Very Day

September 10, 2018

Every so often, someone references “marionettes” in connection with Saline. [1] Passing note of our “Bixby Marionettes Trust” was made during a City Council meeting earlier this summer. Without fanfare, the mayor has given leadership to developing a couple of display cases to highlight locally-produced string puppets at the Saline Area School District building. Saline Journal touched on the historical legacy of Meredith Bixby last week. [2,3] In an under-appreciated, no longer much viewed segment ....

Enduring attraction to the legacy of our own Apollo can only be understood by its many disparate parts, and felt personally

May 6, 2022

This coming July 20 will mark the fifty-third-year anniversary of the date on which man first set foot on the surface of the moon. When Saline Journal was on-site to cover 2019 commemorations at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum, visitor numbers were at an all-time high. [1-3] In one retrospective, The Guardian described technology behind this achievement as having been backed by “less computing power than a washing machine.” The 30 kilogram Apollo Guidance Computer ran ....

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Month: September 2013

See an Original Tucker ’48 Motorcar on Display at Gilmore Car Museum