March 7, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump has released a 7-minute video message summarizing and closing out her tenure in the position. See “A Message from First Lady Melania Trump” on The White House official YouTube Channel, posted earlier today.

Juneteenth— via Center for Faith & Culture (June 14, 2021) by Sherelle Ducksworth, sociology instructor at Louisburg College in Louisburg North Carolina: "We celebrate Juneteenth because of what this holiday reveals to us about the inherent dignity and humanity of Black people. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is essential to…

– June 19, 2022
Resurrection Sunday— In anticipation of this day, Reverend Brett Younger of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn New York recently wrote, "... people in the United States will wish Easter felt like it did three years ago. They will put on new shoes and wonder if .... On Easter Sunday, people in…

– April 17, 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
re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

– June 21, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 6, 2021)— "Americans' Views of Life's Meaning and Purpose Are Changing," by Aaron Earls: As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. [Compared] to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are…

– January 9, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Fusion Camp for 2nd-6th graders," by Rachel LaBelle, Resurrection Church, Lincoln Park Michigan: ... At camp, we get a short window to replace the busyness of their daily lives and invite them to a safe place where they can focus on Christ. Some would…

– April 24, 2022
Maundy Thursday— "On this Thursday before Good Friday, Christians of all colors and stripes celebrate three events on the last night our Lord spent with his apostles before the Crucifixion: the washing of the disciples’ feet, the suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of Judas Iscariot. "The…

– April 14, 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

Kevin Murphy and Jim Peters adjust Mechanical Loch Ness Monster for work at Saline Celtic Festival

Mill Pond Mechanical Loch Ness Monster At Saline Celtic Festival Is A Blend Of Engineering And Fantasy

July 13, 2018

As the story goes (or, “once upon a time,” if you prefer): Jim Peters and Kevin Murphy were sitting in the beer tent at a Saline Celtic Festival …. [1] Looking out onto Mill Pond, seeing that water as mere backdrop to festivities throughout the park, it seemed to them that something more was needed. Saline needed its own Loch Ness Monster. And it needed to dwell in Mill Pond, surfacing from parts unknown for this ....

1940 LaSalle coupe at 2017 Cinnamon's Annual Father's Day Car Show

If ‘Hobbyists’ Are Open-Minded, There May Still be a Future for Traditional Car Collectors

May 11, 2018

A certified résumé is far from necessary to validate the bona fides of Saline when it comes to perpetuating the legacy of great vehicles from the past. Simply check out the Brewed Awakenings parking lot any Saturday morning. Take a peak in the window of either local Bill Crispin Chevrolet showroom. Watch the traffic on Michigan Avenue now that the salt trucks have been finally warehoused for the season. Or hold your breath for a ....

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 ....

“Aida,” Highlight Of The Metropolitan Opera Season, Will Be Shown Live At Emagine Theatre Saline On October 6

September 25, 2018

Over the course of almost 150 years now, Aida, by composer Giuseppe Verdi, has come to be regarded as one of “opera’s best-loved and most enduring works.” Appropriately, its performances are regarded as a highlight of the 2018-2019 season at The Metropolitan Opera in New York. [1,2,3] Next month, Emagine Theatre in Saline will host a special live transmission showing of soprano Anna Netrebko in the title role, against mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris. [4] ....

In the closing period of “Detroit Pen Show” presentation, Tom Baley was upstaged by his own Pelikan fountain pen collection

November 1, 2021

Billed by Detroit Pen Show organizers as an “in-depth seminar about luxury Pelikan Pens,” this Thomas R Baley presentation yesterday was certainly that. [1-3] In the exhibit hall over the course of three days, it seemed there was no such thing as a casual conversation about fountain pens with him at his seller tables doing business as “The Pen Man.” As an authorized dealer for Pelikan, that line not only dominated, but reflected both a range ....