A Michigan Tale: The Story of Solomon Miller

One hundred fifty years ago life on what was then the American frontier was different in ways we can barely imagine. This is the true story of a young man who left his home in northern Ohio to seek a new life in west Michigan. A long time ago, before America’s Civil War, 18-year-old Solomon Miller, was bored living in northern Ohio.  He wanted to join … Continue reading A Michigan Tale: The Story of Solomon Miller

Midwest American Economy on Life Support

KALAMAZOO, MI:  You have to be blind to believe the US economy is rebounding sharply from the corona virus lockdown. There is no “V” shaped recovery. At best it’s a U, with business activity mucking along the horizonal bottom of the “U.”  During seven late July days traveling in the Midwest, I visited places where commerce was just barely ticking over. City centers in Cleveland, Detroit, … Continue reading Midwest American Economy on Life Support