Michigan Accent

Michigan Accent

Explaining my accent, one post at a time.

  • Gospelcom tribute

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    Gospelcom in Review Prior to starting my senior year in college, a Professor who knew my older brother contacted me about a possible technical job with a Christian ministry named Gospel Films. Heading into a double major of Computer Science and Religion & Theology, I guess my interests seemed like a good fit. For the next decade, I worked for Gospel Films, later to become Gospel Communications International (referred to by most as Gospelcom). At the end of last year, Gospelcom closed its doors, ending a 50+ history of successful ministry in various forms of media. A couple months ago…

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  • waving wipers

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    There was snow in the forecast for today.  True to form, all school districts were closed before the first flake formed.  We got an inch or two during the day, so clearly the closures were justified. While I enjoy giving the VA natives a hard time about the snow paranoia, there is one custom I have  yet to understand.  For some reason people extend the windshield wipers on their cars whenever snow is predicted.  It’s quite humorous to see commuter lots full of cars with their windshield wipers sticking straight up in the air. I’m assuming the thought is that…

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  • Inauguration Day

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    I’d like to attend an Inauguration someday.  From a practical standpoint, however, I never seriously considered this year’s ceremony.  For months the local authorities have been giving dire warnings about traffic, large masses of humanity, and far too few port-a-potties for our young family to be able to go. Not only were they closing two of the major highways, but also the bridges leading into the city.  Throw a couple million more people than usual in to the mix with below freezing temps, and the couch at home quickly gained appeal.  Fortunately, I was able to work from home today…

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