This year they add the Rev. No bawling babies here. Family. 21. Convenient, confusing, controversial, the “Michigan left” is our own unique turnaround on metro Detroit roadways. — Lisa Weed, 8. “The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift — today.” ― Steve Maraboli. “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward, 37. Cheer them on, anyway. Powers and Associates Airport Satisfaction Survey, Detroit’s airport is tied with Chicago’s O’Hare for fifth place. Somebody’s got to do it. Scented candles. Light Being able to enjoy the warm weather outside, 37. Taylor English, Miami University, Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. "One can never pay in gratitude; one can only pay 'in kind' somewhere else in life." Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 2. “It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” — Germany Kent, 64. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” — Albert Schweitzer, 14. When snows bring golf season to a close, out comes the horse-drawn sleigh and the tinkling bells. Michigan novelist Jim Harrison once wrote an essay called Ice Fishing, the Moronic Sport. 25.) Stars This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Clean Air. Boyne gets all the press, but Mount Holly is a lot closer. 75. — Michelle Obama, 57. Aah, November in metro Detroit. 1. Metro Detroiters are animals for the snow. Have you ever been so shocked by a character's death or ending that it literally bothers you until the end of time? Be thankful for Yoopers. Choices Although it’s not made here anymore, we still have bragging rights. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. University of Kansas. The Great Lakes State has more than 11,000 inland lakes and more than 36,000 miles of streams and is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes. OK, I'll admit it and say that there was a time where I was one of these people. . — Jean Ingelow, 53. Strength From sailing, boating and water skiing in the summer to ice skating and fishing in the winter, we are deeply thankful for this natural resource. Good Health. 56. It's basically Cyber Monday but in October. 61.) The only thing that differentiates it are those little dried-up cherries, derived from the plump, juicy fruits that Traverse City is famous for. The hype is real. 3. 27. “You changed my life without even trying, and I don’t think I could ever tell you how much you mean to me. Avoid kvetching about how many historic buildings have been razed and focus instead on what’s been salvaged and restored, including Orchestra Hall, the Dime Building, the Detroit Opera House, the Kales Building — and the imminent refurbishment of the Book-Cadillac Hotel. On October 7th the USPS refuted any claims to Rolling Stone that Amazon Prime Day would impact the timely delivery of 2020 mail in ballots. And the Detroit Salt Co., Michigan’s only rock salt mine, is mysteriously located under sea level, some 1,000 feet down. Detroit went from funky town to chunky town when Men’s Fitness magazine named us the fattest city in the U.S. in 2004. Avalanche Bay is a sensational winter-themed indoor water park open year-round at Boyne Mountain. “Forget yesterday — it has already forgotten you. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to CAJ to access your free 7-day mindset journal which includes daily gratitude! Dreams 78. Fresh air 81.) In other parts of the country, it’s simply called a U-turn. The XL in 2006’s Ford Field Super Bowl XL may have meant the 40th championship game for the NFL, but here in Michigan we were thankful for those Roman numerals and applied the meaning of “extra large.” Historically, Michigan always ranks well on the big charts. 40.) How a Gratitude Journal Can Drastically Change Your Life, 6 Ways To Implement More Gratitude In Your Life. 29.) 30.) But after the opening of the McNamara Terminal in 2002, we’re flying high. 38. 49. Hitsville, USA is where Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. assembled a roster that included Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. 46. Being able to the enjoy the cold weather inside, 57. Colors 4. 9.) Marshall Mathers III, aka Slim Shady, aka Eminem, is one of Detroit’s most recognizable and popular figures. 8. Have you used one to say, 'thank you?'" 26. Possibilities 4.) I can’t imagine what things would be like if I hadn’t met you.” — Steve Mara, 17. I-75 will get you from here to Florida in under 24 hours. Remember all the things to be thankful for. 70. “Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr. 35. "Strive to find things to be thankful for, and just look for the good in who you are."