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Detroit was where it was at for me

Detroit was where it was at for me

My brother Jim with the “Spirit of Detroit” in 2012, the last time the Tigers made it to the World Series. “This is the town, this is where I want to be/This is my town, Detroit is where it’s at for me.” Song in Altes Beer commercial, WJR 760. “It’s carbon and monoxide/The ole Detroit perfume/It hangs on the highways […]

Main Street Newspaper Store Closes in San Shamanica, CA

Main Street Newspaper Store Closes in San Shamanica, CA

The Main Street News shoppe is no more, after more than 20 years offering all the newspapers/magazines/cold drinks you could want. Located right next to the ever-popular Omelette Parlor here in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica. Can you believe it? I know! Sabi, the manager, told me the rent had gone up to […]