Scott Winters

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I’ve always been the kind of person who notices the things other people overlook — strange roadside attractions, forgotten pieces of history, unusual places, odd trends, and the little things in everyday life that make you stop and say, “Wait... when did that become normal?” That curiosity is really what this blog is all about. I’m especially drawn to the stories hiding in plain sight: a forgotten piece of Michigan history, a roadside attraction you’d never know was there, an old building with a story behind it, or some completely ordinary part of modern life that suddenly seems ridiculous when you think about it for more than five seconds. Some days you’ll find a fascinating history story here. Other days I may take you along on a road trip, dig into something weird from Michigan’s past, share an interesting discovery, or simply rant about something in modern life that makes absolutely no sense. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I just enjoy asking the questions, digging around for the stories, and sharing the interesting things I find along the way. My goal is simple: Keep looking. Keep learning. And keep things interesting.

26 Predictable Predictions for the Year 2026!

As the calendar flips to 2026, it’s time once again to peer into the foggy crystal ball and make some bold (and a few ridiculous) predictions about the year ahead. Will these come true? Maybe. Will they get people talking? Definitely. We’ve narrowed our list down to 26 lighthearted, eyebrow-raising, and conversation-starting predictions — one for every letter in 2026. From tech trends and fashion flops to social media surprises and weather-related weirdness, we’ve got the future probably covered. So grab a snack, lower your expectations, and enjoy our semi-accurate glimpse into what might (or might not) happen in 2026.

1997 Christmas Show

The year was 1997. Why is it so hard to believe that was 28 years ago! Definitely doesn’t seem that long. This was the first year I started doing a Christmas Music show both Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. The very first show was all pre-recorded and ran off of a CD. I spent weeks recording and producing the show. Looking back it’s probably a good thing I did it that way — because there is still a copy of that very first show! (READ MORE)