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bookleaves posted an update Wednesday, Nov 9, 2011, 8:50am EST, 13 years, 11 months ago
Hello from overcast Utica. Poked around downtown Detroit yesterday, looking at some of the rebuilding the city is doing. The GM towers are quite impressive, big, blue and round glass. Went into the Guardian building (check internet for pics and description). Native American theme, art deco, and perused the Pewabic Pottery showroom (arts and crafts tiles and vases). Today, giving my talk, and probably going to Ford Museum and Greenfiels Village. Haven't been there for years.
Detroit seems poised for a comeback, but I think it all depends on the economy/jobs. People without jobs can't buy cars. Duh! Flint, MI has an unemployment rate of 25-30% I was told. However, the suburbs of Detroit and businesses located there look quite prosperous.
Must get ready, but did want to wish you all a wonderful day!