First, a disclaimer: As of this writing, May 10, 2020, the coronavirus pandemic continues to… Read the postPan(dem)ic in Detroit: Spanish Flu, quack cures and booze
This January, I got sidelined by a nasty respiratory whatsit that led to the consumption… Read the postDetroit Rock (& Rye) City
Let’s take a trip to Old Detroit. Fair warning: there may be a bit of… Read the postHatchetations in Holly and Detroit: Carrie Nation Comes to Town
Earlier today, to my shock and dismay, IĀ used the Word Thesaurus tool just to try… Read the postDrinking Foot Juice at the Blind Tiger: The Extraordinary Origins of Prohibition-Era Slang
It’s 1:30 pm on Halloween as I write this, so let’s pause for a moment… Read the postHou-Doo Town: Harry Houdini and Detroit, Part 3
Well, my last post only managed to get us up to around 1906, so we’ll… Read the postHou-Doo Town: Harry Houdini and Detroit, Part 2
Detroiters seriously love Halloween, and for good reason. From the days of the Nain Rouge,… Read the postHou-doo Town: Harry Houdini and Detroit, Part 1