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Washingtonienne update … Washington Post: “The Hill’s Sex Diarist Reveals All”
No Reason To Ban Porch Couches" rel="bookmark" itemprop="name">No Reason To Ban Porch Couches
I recently reported that the city may vote on a law which would prohibit upholstered furniture on porches in the city. Although the proposal is allegedly for “fire safety” reasons, it’s actually a callow move by those in the city who, while enjoying the amenities of a college town made possible by a large student […]
Main Street Starbucks
The Ann Arbor News seems to think the opening of another Ann Arbor Starbucks at the corner of Liberty and Main a sign that Ann Arbor is “cool”: “Sabrina Keeley, president of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce, said Ann Arbor’s diverse population of students and creative entrepreneurs contributes to the coffee culture. “It’s […]
Former President Criticizes Athletic Department
Former U-M president James Duderstadt (1988-1996) has been a vocal and frequent critic of what he calls “big-time” college sports: football and basketball. (Pictured here with his wife Anne) “During a 30-minute speech to the Ann Arbor North Rotary Club on Thursday afternoon, Duderstadt singled out Michigan’s new football season ticket policy as an example […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ann Arbor, Michigan until 5:00 PM this afternoon. The graphic is from the Weather Underground site, and shows the Detroit area at about 2:15 PM today. (Ann Arbor is marked with the target symbol) > Ch 4: “Severe Weather Making Its Way Through Area”> […]
Washingtonienne Update
Here’s my first post on the matter. Some recent press: > New York Daily News: “Washingtonienne week”> The Inquirer (UK): “Washington Senate sex blogger silenced”> AZ Central.com: “Senator undecided on firing aide over sex blog”> Gannett: “DeWine staff member’s alleged sex journaling practice exposed” And this op-ed, which sensibly states: ” … Tell it how […]