So our new Governor here in Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, has come up with a way to “fix the damn roads”. Let’s see how everyone likes it! (READ MORE)
Scott Winters
I’ve always been the kind of person who notices the things other people overlook — strange roadside attractions, forgotten pieces of history, interesting places, odd trends, and the little things in everyday life that make you laugh and say, “Wait... when did that become normal?”
This blog is where I share those discoveries.
Some days you might learn something fascinating from history. Other days I’ll take you along on a road trip, share a weird story from Michigan’s past, or simply rant about something in modern life that makes absolutely no sense.
No matter what, my goal is simple: keep things interesting!
Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses
A good friend of mine — and long-time writer and promoter of all things Michigan — Dianna Stampler, has for many years presented a program called “Michigan’s Haunted Beacons”. She is now turning that presentation into a booked called “Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses”. (READ MORE)
Wait 10 Minutes and the Weather Will Change!
A few days ago it was the anniversary of the “Blizzard of ’78”! An now we are dealing with more extreme winter weather. But remember what they say about Michigan weather…if you don’t like it, “wait 10 minutes and it will change”! (READ MORE)
Scott’s Predictions for 2019
In the past I have come up with a short list of my own predictions for the new year. I have never published those predictions, but I have come pretty close on a lot of my thoughts for the future. I thought it might be entertaining to actually post my predictions here on the Scott Winters Blog this year so we can see how well I do. (READ MORE)
A Look Back at 2018
Here we are at the end of 2018. This year seemed to go by so quickly. I thought it would be fun to look back at things that happened in 2018, many of which we probably have forgotten about already! (READ MORE)
Moose Loves His Chow Hound Bakery Treats!
My dog Moose is having a birthday on Sunday, December 23rd! He will be 14 years old!!!! Chow Hound Pets stopped by 98.7 WFGR the other day and brought in a little Christmas/Birthday Gift Package for Moose. Inside were some of Chow Hound’s treats that were made in their in-store bakery. And Moose loved them! (READ MORE)
Penny Marshall
Actress and director Penny Marshall, who played Laverne on TV’s “Laverne & Shirley”, passed away at her Hollywood, CA home on Monday, December 17th, 2018 at the age of 75. The cause of death was complications from diabetes. (READ MORE)