Canton Liberty Fest Parade 2010

Canton Liberty Fest Parade 2010

One of my favorite things to do in our town in the summer is watch our Canton Liberty Fest Parade. It’s within walking distance of our house, so it’s easy to get to. And I love seeing our neighborhood kids in the parade. Update: The 2010 parade was the last time the parade traveled down… Continue reading Canton Liberty Fest Parade 2010

Art and Architecture at Ferris State University

Of Thought and Reason mural

We visited Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan this weekend and took a tour of the campus. I missed the architecture of older buildings and landscaping I’ve seen at Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I was impressed with “Of Thought and Reason” mural by Robert Barnum… Continue reading Art and Architecture at Ferris State University

Plymouth Ice Show – Now and Then

elephant ice sculpture with blue lighting

I can’t remember the first time we went to the Plymouth Ice Festival; it must be over 20 years. The festival is something we always look forward to doing in January. Lots of good memories of below zero temperatures, rain-outs where the sculptures melted away, and culinary arts student teams competing against each other for… Continue reading Plymouth Ice Show – Now and Then