Feature: Mitt 'n Caboodle

Michigan has, fairly or not, found itself in the media crosshairs, playing the role of America's Recession Case Study. As national unemployment numbers reached double digits, Michiganders had long been there.

The news around the state may be bleak, but it doesn't change exactly how much the state has to offer. Many states can offer cultural diversity, distinct agriculture, or beautiful landscape. Michigan is one of those areas that offer all of those. Detroit has some incredibly breathtaking architecture. It's just a shame many of those buildings are abandoned.

As the former automotive capital of the world tries to rebuild its economy and reinvent its image, the writers of Mitt'n Caboodle will discuss Michigan topics and why occurrences in the Wolverine State matter at all to the rest of the country.

Joanne Huspek runs a business in Royal Oak with her husband, and Matt Sussman is an unemployed blogger/techie in Ann Arbor.

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• Detroit, the New Urban Prairie: Forty (Plus) Square Miles of Nothing

  Detroit: The new urban prairie.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Apr 06, 2012

• This Takes the Zucchini! Mitten City Threatens Jail Time for Guerilla Urban Gardener

  The food police make a stop at a front-yard vegetable garden.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 14, 2011

• Welcome to Michigan: Pothole Central

  Welcome to Michigan: Beware of car-eating potholes.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Mar 16, 2011

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Ire

  Having a geek for a governor means having an email address to send my poison-tipped letters to.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Feb 03, 2011

• Robbed

  Some thoughts upon getting robbed.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Sep 16, 2010

• The Urban Guerrilla Gardener: Up to Her Neck in Tomatoes

  Swimming in a sea of tomatoes, but I'm not complaining.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 25, 2010

• Detroit Explores the Net Value of a Symphony Musician

  What is the value of a symphony musician? Detroit will find out, soon enough.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 21, 2010

• The Detroit-LA Real Estate Connection

  There’s a 2,350-mile Grand Canyon of an abyss between the real estate markets of the Mitten State and LaLaLand.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Jun 20, 2010

• When Politicans Butt Into Sportsy Things

  Debbie Stabenow is petitioning Tom Izzo to stay at Michigan State. ON OUR TAX DOLLERZ!!!!

  Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 14, 2010

• The Tea-Bagging Cracker at the Post Office

  Better take a good look before you call someone a tea-bagging cracker.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Jun 04, 2010

• Healthy Skepticism? Meet Michigan’s Main Street Economics

  Excuse me if I raise an eyebrow at the latest promise made. I'm just the skeptic on Main Street.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on May 18, 2010

• Whoring Below the Beltway and the Story of Bart Stupak

  Bart Stupak proves our nation is led by those who would whore themselves out for a vote.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Mar 30, 2010

• The Flight of the $13 Donuts

  When donuts fly Next Day Air, it's an expensive proposition.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Feb 19, 2010

• Dear Mr. Obama: Here’s a Real War You Can Wage

  A war on unemployment would be a much better crusade than warring with everyone else.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Oct 23, 2009

• State Budget Escapades, or Me and Marie

  Emailing your state representative may be an escapade, but it's no friend pool.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Oct 12, 2009

• Budget Woes: Michigan State Fair Bites the Dust After 160 Years

  The Michigan State Fair is the latest casualty in these tenuous economic times.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Sep 07, 2009

• First Family’s Summer Vacation Ends Up Dissin’ the Mitten

  Michigan retains its crown as the poor stepchild of vacationing presidents.

  Satire by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 25, 2009

• Pedestrian in Michigan

  The oddity of public walking in Southeastern Michigan.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 05, 2009

• Michigan Drives Me Crazy, Doesn't Use Blinker

  If the state needs a new stereotype, let's work toward "safe drivers."

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 05, 2009

• Buick Open’s Last Dance a Swan Song for Warwick Hills

  So long, Buick Open. Michigan will miss you.

  Opinion by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 01, 2009