When November 15th rolls around every year, I can’t help but think back to the years that we sent Rovin’ Ralph deer hunting in the woods with a loaded weapon. What were we thinking? (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, 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.
Fall Back – November 7th
It’s that time of year again! Time to change the clocks and “fall back”. (READ MORE)
Radio: Then and Now
I was having a discussion with a friend a week or so ago about working in radio. He posed the question “How is radio different today than when you started?” It was an interesting discussion because I began to realize it wasn’t just the technology that has changed, but also the how the business itself is run. Let’s take a look back at Radio: Then and Now… (READ MORE)
How Rush Limbaugh Made My 30+ Year Radio Career Possible
If it weren’t for Rush Limbaugh, my radio career probably would have never lasted over 30 years. (READ MORE)
I Was Invited to Dawn Wells’ Home and Didn’t Go
From time to time I look back at some decisions I’ve made in my life and realize that perhaps they weren’t the “best” decisions. For example, Dawn Wells (Mary Ann from “Gilligan’s Island”) personally invited me to her ranch out west — and I didn’t go. What was I thinking?! (READ MORE)
Remembering Rosie’s Diner
There was a time when people would make the drive to Rockford, Michigan to have a meal at Rosie’s Diner. Those days are long gone. It’s sad to see how over the years this destination has gone from a favorite — to scrap metal. (READ MORE)
Are You Up for a Challenge?
Who’s up for a challenge? You won’t have to pour cold water over your head, you don’t have to donate any money, you won’t be asked to record a video of yourself, and you won’t be asked to do anything that is harmful to your health… (READ MORE)