Detroit is home to America’s only floating ZIP code. Discover how the J.W. Westcott has delivered mail to passing Great Lakes freighters for generations.
September 20, 2019: I Went “Over The Edge”
Have you ever hung by a rope 17 stories above the ground? I have! I was fortunate to have the opportunity to go “Over the Edge” as part of a fundraiser for Easterseals Michigan. (READ MORE)
September 18, 1981: Dedication of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
September 18, 1981 — wow, there was so much going on in downtown Grand Rapids to prepare for the dedication of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. (READ MORE)
September 1995: Rick, Darla & Scott Move from KLQ to GRD
What were you doing in 1995? I can tell you exactly where I was. We were in the process of moving our morning show from one radio station to another one just a few blocks away! (READ MORE)
September 11, 2001 – The United States was Attacked
I will never forget Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The day we were attacked on our own soil. We lost 2,996 innocent lives (not to mention all those people who have died due to complications since then) and over 6,000 people were injured. (READ MORE)
I Loved It So Much, I Helped Put It Out of Business
I loved my Spray ’n Wash Stain Stick. It worked great and lasted 15 years—which may explain why they stopped making it. Now I just want one more.
September 4, 2017: Walking the “Mighty” Mackinac Bridge with Mom
My mother, Gloria, had talked about wanting to walk across the Mackinac Bridge for many years. Many years ago, I had plans to take her up to make the hike across the bridge, but she injured a rib and she couldn’t make it. 2017 was the year we finally made it happen! (READ MORE)