Michael M. Jackman
@michaeljackman.bsky.social
Fiftysomething Detroit dad, husband, copy editor, writer, journalist, still writing a very long but interesting book about Detroit in the 1940s.
It's kind of like being a hostage in a bank robbery, except the news media and police work for the bank robber. "New Bank Executive Surprises Citizens With New Plan"
January 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM
It's kind of like being a hostage in a bank robbery, except the news media and police work for the bank robber. "New Bank Executive Surprises Citizens With New Plan"
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BREAKING: Detroit has asked the judge in its lawsuit against RealT to appoint a receiver to manage its large portfolio. The request could be decided on as soon as this Friday.
If approved, the receiver could undertake repairs and demolitions at RealT’s expense. 👀
@amondry.bsky.social's latest:
If approved, the receiver could undertake repairs and demolitions at RealT’s expense. 👀
@amondry.bsky.social's latest:
RealT: Detroit requests receiver to oversee crypto landlord
The City of Detroit has requested a court-appointed receiver to oversee RealT’s portfolio.
outliermedia.org
January 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM
BREAKING: Detroit has asked the judge in its lawsuit against RealT to appoint a receiver to manage its large portfolio. The request could be decided on as soon as this Friday.
If approved, the receiver could undertake repairs and demolitions at RealT’s expense. 👀
@amondry.bsky.social's latest:
If approved, the receiver could undertake repairs and demolitions at RealT’s expense. 👀
@amondry.bsky.social's latest:
Old Man Vanderbilt once told the U.S. Congress, "The law? What do I care about the law? Hain't I got the power?"
January 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Old Man Vanderbilt once told the U.S. Congress, "The law? What do I care about the law? Hain't I got the power?"
Scott Adams has died. Sad? Cheer yourself up with A Treasury of Gary Larson's Far Side.
January 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Scott Adams has died. Sad? Cheer yourself up with A Treasury of Gary Larson's Far Side.
So we now have coyotes just loping down the street here.
Coyotes spotted in Detroit: What to do to keep your pets safe
Coyotes are making some rare appearances, including one spotted in downtown Detroit. Meanwhile, wildlife experts are issuing warnings for pet owners.
www.fox2detroit.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
So we now have coyotes just loping down the street here.
The president is visiting here today, so if a 2 MT meteoroid impact wipes us out, meh, I guess it was worth it.
January 13, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The president is visiting here today, so if a 2 MT meteoroid impact wipes us out, meh, I guess it was worth it.
I left for work early because the wife and kids are home today. Thank god for having a job. Hahaha.
January 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I left for work early because the wife and kids are home today. Thank god for having a job. Hahaha.
Their coach always has such cool eyewear.
South Carolina climbed to No. 2, LSU and TCU jumped into the top 10 after another week that saw four of the top 10 teams lose.
Michigan women move up in AP Top 25; Michigan State holds steady
South Carolina climbed to No. 2, LSU and TCU jumped into the top 10 after another week that saw four of the top 10 teams lose.
bit.ly
January 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Their coach always has such cool eyewear.
Bergamot smells like dry hay and Froot Loops.
January 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Bergamot smells like dry hay and Froot Loops.
"Hi, I am the truth. Here's what's up ..."
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
"Hi, I am the truth. Here's what's up ..."
My stepson insisted on going to the chess competition in his pajamas. His mom objected. I wound up encouraging him. It was nice to see him smile. I told that joke Pop used to, about the guy on his first day at Los Alamos being warned that Oppenheimer and Einstein were similarly dressed.
January 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
My stepson insisted on going to the chess competition in his pajamas. His mom objected. I wound up encouraging him. It was nice to see him smile. I told that joke Pop used to, about the guy on his first day at Los Alamos being warned that Oppenheimer and Einstein were similarly dressed.
I'm a native speaker and I am still learning English. Only yesterday, I was astonished to learn I thought a "warrantee" was a "warranty"!
January 9, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I'm a native speaker and I am still learning English. Only yesterday, I was astonished to learn I thought a "warrantee" was a "warranty"!
If I ran up to somebody and put three in their face, I wonder if a headline would say I was involved in it or did it.
January 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
If I ran up to somebody and put three in their face, I wonder if a headline would say I was involved in it or did it.
Americans exchange strong opinions over alleged "prince of evil" -- vote in our online poll!
January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Americans exchange strong opinions over alleged "prince of evil" -- vote in our online poll!
There are better ways to use that "Rodney King we understand" moment than to roll one's eyes and sigh ... though it is understandable. All workers who toil in the vineyard get the same benefit at the end of the day -- even if they came late 'cause they weren't paying attention.
January 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
There are better ways to use that "Rodney King we understand" moment than to roll one's eyes and sigh ... though it is understandable. All workers who toil in the vineyard get the same benefit at the end of the day -- even if they came late 'cause they weren't paying attention.
A police force shouldn't raise the crime rate.
January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
A police force shouldn't raise the crime rate.
I spent two hours this morning talking to an old pal who can't focus on one thing and discuss it. God, it was exhausting. I really like him but it left me feeling so drained.
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I spent two hours this morning talking to an old pal who can't focus on one thing and discuss it. God, it was exhausting. I really like him but it left me feeling so drained.
Unlike a lot of people, I went through police training. I was told never to draw my weapon unless I intended to kill somebody. Whenever I see ICE agents brandishing pistols, I know what I mean when I say they are improperly trained.
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Unlike a lot of people, I went through police training. I was told never to draw my weapon unless I intended to kill somebody. Whenever I see ICE agents brandishing pistols, I know what I mean when I say they are improperly trained.
Boy, a couple of observers driving away from ICE sure must have looked like a rampaging mob about to attack. Crazy hallucination, huh?
January 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Boy, a couple of observers driving away from ICE sure must have looked like a rampaging mob about to attack. Crazy hallucination, huh?
The original rationales for shooting at "fleeing felons" included the Bloody Code, which had death sentences for felonies, and the lack of resources to catch people after the fact. We do not execute people for delaying traffic, and if they did we could catch them. No reason to blow them away.
January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The original rationales for shooting at "fleeing felons" included the Bloody Code, which had death sentences for felonies, and the lack of resources to catch people after the fact. We do not execute people for delaying traffic, and if they did we could catch them. No reason to blow them away.
Nothing "legendary" should be listed on Yelp.
January 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Nothing "legendary" should be listed on Yelp.
My back doesn't really move. I went to get a massage a year ago and the masseuse said, "You, um, you, um, you should, um, get MORE MASSAGES!" I now take a plastic device and attack my spine trying to get a little movement out of it. Every day I feel like I'm wearing an albatross.
January 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM
My back doesn't really move. I went to get a massage a year ago and the masseuse said, "You, um, you, um, you should, um, get MORE MASSAGES!" I now take a plastic device and attack my spine trying to get a little movement out of it. Every day I feel like I'm wearing an albatross.
Spanish-language question: When furnishing a link to a Spanish-language version of a story originally in English, would "leer en espanol" be enough? I thought it seemed clipped.
January 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Spanish-language question: When furnishing a link to a Spanish-language version of a story originally in English, would "leer en espanol" be enough? I thought it seemed clipped.
Had to take a new photo at the state office today. They flashed the photo at me and I looked so old and grizzled. I accepted it, reluctantly. Every time I get a new ID lately I just look so OLD. Sigh.
January 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Had to take a new photo at the state office today. They flashed the photo at me and I looked so old and grizzled. I accepted it, reluctantly. Every time I get a new ID lately I just look so OLD. Sigh.