The End

I'm quickly approaching 2 years that this blog has been up and blathering. During that time I have been a means of entertainment for most of my readers. I've also received emails from people interested in moving to Detroit, people who had moved away decades ago, and some inquiring about things I may have said. I've received emails from more than a few Detroiters who lost loved ones, victims of one of the many senseless homicides. I've spoke with them about life in general, offered my perspective, having lost a brother myself, and hopefully helped that person at some level to ease their pain.

My perspective on Detroit has changed dramatically since I moved here, which is now over 5 1/2 years ago. I've seen a lot of ugliness over those years, and at times questioned why I even remained. Though through all the shit we wade through in this city, there has always been that small glimmer of hope. For me, that glimmer has started to shine brighter, and my belief in a greater Detroit is seeming more real than ever.

In my opinion, I've grown up a lot these past few years. To me, growing up takes on a much different meaning than what most would think of. To me, growing up is when you truly begin to understand life, as well as others, different cultures, and what your purpose here is. For me, I feel it took 30 years for that change to happen. My life has never felt more rich than it does right now, at a time when my career path is still waiting for a new direction.

I am very thankful for my current job at the casino, as it has broadened my understanding of different cultures even further. As you may recall, my last job consisted of 4 whites, 1 African American, 1 Indian, 1 Brazilian, 2 Chinese, and 4 Japanese. The majority of which were here on work visas, so I was able to get a first hand description of what their homelands were like.

However, what that job lacked was anybody who lived in Detroit. My new job has an equally diverse workforce, though the guys I deal with most are predominately African American as well as a few Chaldeans. The majority of people whom I deal with are Detroiters, so it gives me their take on Detroit, as well as why they remain here, and on what they feel is still wrong here.

Back to where I was heading with all of this. As I approach the 2 year mark, I feel it is time for things to come to a close. I'm going to make an honest effort to start concentrating on my automotive blog more, and this one...well, only time will tell what will happen with it. I may simply cease posting, or I may have something to say every now and then, I'm not really sure right now. I will say this, I feel that Detroit is heading in the right direction, much more so than when I started this blog 2 years ago. Today's paper had an announcement for 3,000 new homes to be built on the east side, ranging from $65,000 to $300,000. While projects of this scale aren't announced often, housing projects are increasingly happening all over the city, many of which seldom make the papers.

I wish to focus more of my time on getting to know Detroit even better. Back to the days when I'd hop in my car and drive around the city for 3-4 hours, hoping to stumble upon an area, or things I had never before seen. I also will be frequenting more automotive related events, which will be material for my automotive blog, though don't expect daily entries over there either. Look for pictures and informations on one or two local cruise scenes a week. Woodward is one of the last large cruises of the year, but next season I'll hit the ground running. In the off season, I will attend many of the local automotive museums and indoor shows. I will continue to report progress on my project cars as well as those of my friends.

So, I hope you all enjoyed reading over the last couple years, and I hope that those I only met through this site will keep in touch via my email. Who knows, maybe I'll find myself eventually coming back every now and then with something to say, especially during the dead of winter, but for now, it's goodbye my friends. I'll see you in the Next Detroit!

Detroit ranked #1 sports city

Finally, we're not making headlines because we are #1 in unemployment, last in attracting new business, #1 in foreclosures, fattest city, most expensive city to own a car in, or worst public school system in the nation. No, for once we find our self #1 and it's tied to a good thing!

Sporting News came out with their 2007 rankings for top sports cities, and Detroit came in 1st place. Not surprising, considering the Pistons and Wings were 1 round from making the finals, while the Tigers took to the World Series. It's been a very exciting year to say the least, now if only the Lions could break out a .500 record or so, I think we'd all be happy. Really good article, casting Detroit in a very good light for once.

Motown is the town for sports in 2007