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Be Prepared to Make Uncommon Photographs Before, During, and after Rainfall

December 29, 2014 Dell Deaton

The phrase “rained out” is typically perjorative. At once it describes both a weather situation plans to be cancelled. This needn’t be the case when eying outdoor photographs. In fact, periods just after rain has ….

Cadillac-LaSalle Club Museum and Research Center, nearing completion of construction
Automotive Heritage

Newly Constructed Cadillac and LaSalle Motor Car Museum to Open Here in Michigan

September 22, 2014 Dell Deaton

Almost a year after groundbreaking on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners Michigan, the ribbon will be cut this coming Sunday on a brand new building dedicated to Cadillac and LaSalle ….

1867 Weber-Blaess one-room schoolhouse in 2014 winter storm
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“Timing” Is an Important Factor for Capturing Historic Photographs

January 17, 2014 Dell Deaton

Some of the most memorable images in history were made by simple matter of having a person with a camera who was there when the moment presented itself. Others come from anticipating the moment and ….

Huron Camera store in Dexter Michigan
Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County Has Lost Its Last Camera Store with Closing of Huron Camera

January 12, 2014 Dell Deaton

The iPhone 6 Plus is being heralded as having “the best smartphone camera” ever. But it was the iPhone 4 that made headlines over three years ago as the “most popular camera on Flickr.” [1,2,3] ….

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  • via Baptist Beacon (May 2, 2022)— "Be the Church in the marketplace" by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: This is a classic story of what God can and will do when lay people begin to take seriously the Lord’s call on their life to…

    – May 15, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Peace during a pandemic," by Dr Dan Russell, Executive Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Southgate, Michigan: To help strengthen the pastors and church families of our Convention as we face this coronavirus crisis, here are some encouraging reminders on how to keep your…

    – February 6, 2022

  • President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 this morning — via The White House, Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. As always and particularly in the face of this affliction, we pray for The President of the United States, his loved ones, and those in whose care he has been…

    – July 21, 2022

  • National Day of Prayer— "How to Pray for America," via National Day of Prayer: Why pray for America? God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught…

    – May 5, 2022

  • Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

    – May 26, 2022

  • via Got Questions (December 26, 2018)— "How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)": "The phrase 'god of this world' (or 'god of this age') indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His influence also…

    – July 3, 2022

  • Mother's Day— via Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (September 16, 1953): "Sermons – Billy Graham on the Need for Godly Mothers," 13:27-minute audio recording, free online. 'If we had more Christian mothers, we would have less delinquency, less immorality, less ungodliness and fewer broken homes.' Listen to Billy Graham’s Mother’s Day…

    – May 9, 2022

  • via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 13: Genesis 12:1-3, "Now the Lord said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will…

    – July 31, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "The difference in knowing and loving," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, re Famed jeweler Harry Winston: A customer entered Winston’s store in New York City to buy a special diamond. One of his salesmen, his most knowledgeable…

    – February 13, 2022

Past Spotlights

Douglas C-47 Skytrain from World War II

“Air Adventures” set to resume for 2021 flight season, with options to book on Yankee Air Museum planes this Saturday

April 28, 2021

Bygone Features

Batman 30th anniversary movies, presented by Fathom Events.

Batman first appeared eighty years ago in the comics and Emagine Theatre is celebrating his movie 1989 reboot

April 5, 2019
To the more than casually engaged moviegoer, Ben Affleck is Batman — at least until someone else officially takes that cape to big screen at some point in the future. [1-3] Even setting aside animated and Lego contributions, he did not invent the role, of course. It hasn’t been that many years ago that Christian Bale was credited for his transformative and effective contributions through the Christopher Nolan “Dark Knight” trilogy. Too dark! you say? ....
Dreamland Theater "Star Trek Puppet Show," December 2018

Local Marionettes Are Alive And Well In Ypsilanti, Currently Performing Original TV Star Trek Material Through December 16

December 10, 2018
This past Saturday, Dreamland Theater in Ypsilanti Michigan hosted its second live performance of A Star Trek Mad Lib Puppet Show on stage in downtown Ypsilanti. From pre-show to behind-the-scenes debrief, the thoroughly delightful. [1,2] First off, this is very much a presentation fundamentally true to the golden age of marionettes with its ties to Saline Michigan through the legacy of the late Meredith Bixby. The scale, rigging, and attention to detail have all meticulously ....

Baptist Church has fostered over 50,000 connections to God’s Word through personal prayers for each parishioner’s “One”

February 16, 2022
Twenty or so years ago, NorthRidge Church Lead Pastor Brad Powell was leading an orientation for prospective new members when he shared an anecdote on individuals’ witnessing efforts. [1,2] One of the most common requests he received, he said, was from parishioners with appeals that he take a meeting to make the case for Jesus Christ as sole means to eternal salvation. “Get together with my friend,” “loved one,” “neighbor,” or so forth, and …. ....

Your House Is Probably Not on the Market in Saline, but Maybe It Should Be

April 8, 2018
When is the best time of year to list your home for sale in Michigan? Like most things Internet, opinions vary. [1,2] What is certain locally? These numbers from the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors: Single family home listings were down 12.4% (condos down 7%) during February of this year compared to 2017. That meant less inventory available for buyers. At the same time, homes were selling within 2% of average listing price, indicating ....

Morning Is Best Time to Photograph the Rentchler Farm Barn in March

March 2, 2018
Historic Rentschler Farm Museum is a popular attraction for the sampling it provides of rural life in Michigan during The Great Depression. Easily visible from Michigan Avenue, its impressive red barn structure makes a great focus for photographs — even for those of us who don’t specialize in the subject category. [1] The best start for ideal daylight photography is typically between sunrise and mid-morning, any time of year. As lighting moves into the lunch hour ....
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