by Mitch Albom | Mar 6, 2011 | Comment, Detroit Free Press
You can talk forever about the sanctity of the First Amendment.And then you talk to the father.You can patiently explain why even hateful protests must be protected.And then you talk to the father.You can boast of how America’s freedom of speech inspires robust...
by Mitch Albom | Mar 6, 2011 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
“LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR SEATS,” the PA announcer boomed. The game was over. The stands were still packed.On the court, surrounded by students and well-wishers, the Michigan basketball team launched into song, leading Crisler Arena in...
by Mitch Albom | Feb 27, 2011 | Comment, Detroit Free Press
In the New New Economy, you don’t have to do anything, make anything or have any talent. Just ask Kim Kardashian.A recent story in the Hollywood Reporter revealed Kim and her ubiquitous family pulled in $65million last year. Sixty-five million! That’s a...
by Mitch Albom | Feb 27, 2011 | Comment, Detroit Free Press, Sports
Last Monday – less than a week ago – Shawn Burr was a free man. He saw his daughter’s game, he came home, he made a shake with pomegranate seeds, something his wife had purchased at Costco.Next day, he felt funny. His tongue developed red spots....
by Mitch Albom | Feb 24, 2011 | Comment, Detroit Free Press
There is a reason why more than 1,000 people are expected to gather at 7:30 tonight at the Laurel Manor in Livonia – on about three days’ notice. They are not starstruck. They are trying to save their jobs and futures. They are no different than...
by Mitch Albom | Feb 21, 2011 | Comment, Detroit Free Press
We look like fools.We built an industry, created jobs, saw buildings rise.And in a single moment, Rick Snyder slashed its head off.Unless state legislators show a spirit that our numbers-only governor does not, the movie and TV business is dead in Michigan.And before...
by Mitch Albom | Feb 19, 2011 | Detroit Free Press
Who swigs a bottle of scotch in front of a police officer? A guy with a problem, that’s who. And Miguel Cabrera has a problem. Doesn’t matter if he had a reason. Doesn’t matter if he says he’s sorry. Doesn’t matter how the Tigers try to...
by Mitch Albom | Feb 13, 2011 | Parade Magazine
Hello, this is your captain speaking.Okay, I lied. I don’t sit in the cockpit. I sit where you sit. And I fly a lot (over 100,000 miles a year). So I would like to suggest ways the airlines could treat us better this year.But why bother?Any business that will soon be...
by Mitch Albom | Feb 13, 2011 | Comment, Detroit Free Press
“Hey, Grandpa. Can I ask you something?””Sure, Adam.””What’s Valentine’s Day about?””It’s a day to celebrate love.””Yeah … I don’t get it.””Romance?””Still...
by Mitch Albom | Feb 13, 2011 | Detroit Free Press, Sports
A few years ago, I sat in Bill Davidson’s office, and we spoke about the character of his franchise. He mentioned work ethic and said, for example, the Pistons would never bring in someone like “Who’s the guard who went from Philadelphia to...
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