What Does Queen City Shipwreck in Delta County Michigan Look Like?

Someone sent me a book on the name of the person the Queen City ship was named after. Some of you know that I'm on a little ad hoc team to find the Queen City sunken ship; partial hobby and partial serious. It was named after Queen Marinette. I'm looking into that association but it seems to make some sense considering the area and location. I will be spending a little time reading through this book just to see if there is anything worthwhile. If nothing else it provides some contextual information of the era and possible associations with local peoples and tribes.

Hopefully this summer, slips were all taken in Escanaba boat size so we have to check on Gladstone. I should be heading back to the area for a few weeks to get some housework done. 

https://www.scribd.com/document/396291100/Queen-Marinette

Queen Marinette by History

The Benefits of Boxing! Beyond Fitness and into Social Benefits

Boxing, the sport of quick feet and even quicker hands. Not everyone who boxes will go into the ring, some are hopeful of winning a title, and others only hit the amateur circuit. No matter what your goals are you will find that boxing has benefits far beyond self-defense and into developing character and spirit. 

Fitness is an important part of why I do it, while the other side is more psychological. Boxing is real. Its not theory, mathematics, or complex. Its where we came from as a biological entity (i.e. mammals and mammal behavior. We may have become complex but we are pushed by the same bio-psychological urges.) similar to what we find in nature. It is padded version of two rams smacking their heads together. 

That might not make a lot of sense to people who had everything provided to them in life. It might make more sense to people who had to step up to a bad hand in the cards of life. That is probably why martial arts, MMA, and boxing seem to attract certain crowds. 

A couple of benefits of boxing....

1.) Fitness: Serious cardio

2.) Community: Tight community of members.

3.) Coordination: New connections and muscle memory. 

4.) Self Defense: New skills and abilities.

Its interesting that boxing teaches kids self control. The better the boxer, the more self control they have (Zhang, et. al. 2019). This is great for those who want to find a place they can tear into a bag. Its where one has to sort of earn their spot regardless of where they came from. Its more primal and in many ways truthful. You either have the skills and train for it or you don't. 

I was raised in part within a Catholic Seminary and I will have to say they used a whole different old world method of raising kids than what we see in modern schools. Some of the kids were really rich and some of the kids very poor. They were all exposed to things that range from dancing to boxing, wood working to art, and poetry to science. We should have more places like that because they can truly enrich people's lives. Spots where we create the right environments...but alas boarding schools have been nearly snuffed out of modern society. Anyway...as a martial arts enthusiasts I would like to see more gyms and places for kids (teens and adults) to gain new skills and experiences as a pseudo environment that moves beyond the physical and into a socially mentored locality. 

Zhang, G., Chen, X., Xiao, L., Li, Y., Li, B., Yan, Z., Guo, L., & Rost, D. H. (2019). The Relationship Between Big Five and Self-Control in Boxers: A Mediating Model. Frontiers in psychology, 10, 1690. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01690

Golfing for Orphans and Charity (Virtual)

I know some golfers so maybe they would be interested. If you have no other reasons to find an excuse to golf you might want to bring this up to your friends. While golfing needs no excuse to be played you may need an excuse to get together with your friends. I've been supporting these kids from time to time and I hope to be a little more involved at some point. 

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Productivity is Up. (05-25-2021) Digital Economic Boom

Its really great that productivity is up and it has something to do with new digital advancements. I wrote a little something about 2021 Digital GDP growth. I had hoped it would be a benefit to someone but seems to not make much of a difference. That is really awesome we have used hardship to create new ways of dealing with problems and pushing us into a more competitive positions. Maybe we could do a better job of drawing back manufacturing and raising the value of our labor. Seems like we already have some plans in place.  

GDP Contracts 1st Q of 2020-Is It a Short Lived Shock and Digital GDP Recovery? (April 30, 2020).

How the Economy Might Change After COVID-19? (March 19th, 2020). 

Digital GDP on Government's Mind. Can We Maximize Growth Through Cluster Development? (November 27th, 2019)

Economic Recovery-Are My Projections Still on Track? (September 13th, 2020)

I have come to realize there are different stratifications in society and there are definite barriers to some people. It doesn't mean that its intentional it just the social circles, educational opportunities and lifestyle differences that allow some more access to opportunities and some less. We can all talk about how to fix it but at the end of the day it isn't likely to happen. We have to push small business among the blue color classes to generate new products, services, and companies. That would require more than talking about it and playing politics with American's future.  

That was fun little puzzle. I will go back to doing really important stuff like painting, working out, and paying bills....the stuff rewarded in society. Its great to see we found an advantage in adaptation. I'm thinking of leaving future projections for the experts. People who didn't get an elite education might have hard time understanding such complex concepts. I failed a Harvard economics class so that probably puts everything in perspective. 🤷 Either way....cool with me. :)

Pictures of the Beach at Sunset-Two Different Impressions

I'm thinking about these two pictures. I think both of them are really good. Worthy of touching up and submitting somewhere. Picture 1 is more romantic and captures the essence of sunset and fun. Picture 2 is more peaceful, a perfect quite beach. Pic 2 is better than Pic 1 I think.

When the Laws Don't Apply-Damaging Children for Self Gain

Children were once seen as an important population to protect but as I get older I find that their needs are often swept under the carpet because the adults have something they want. When the intent to damage a child for religious reasons is clear and stated publicly, we have a different kind of bad behavior going on. The failure step up to hate is a pretty good indication that others have come to accept that children are practical tools in adult games.

If one were to dig deep enough they would also find that there are other places and times other children have been used as tools in what appears to be a narcissists need to "win at all costs". When this group has a history of using children (not to mention other intimidation tactics employed against people in the community at various times, places, and points in history) to win arguments.....we have more than poor judgement going on.

The struggle to find accountability for alleged crimes has been a long road and it was a path I avoided for a some time (I just kept hoping for a different outcome). The problem I think is one of association. No one wants to hold their friends accountable. Yet addressing these issues through the legal structure earlier might have prevented a number of other problems from morphing into something that could have been avoided. 

Part of me is in shock that psychopathology type behavior can be acceptable in our society if its turned into Us vs. Them mentality. Its as though most people have no inner compass and almost no ability to step outside their social circles for a bigger principle or cause. We so desperately want to be liked by others that we will do anything for crumbs of approval (Does it really change no matter what your social position?).

There are choices and options when dealing with issues of race, identity, and alleged criminal behavior. Each time we let such behavior pass we are making a statement about our values and prompt others to accept that statement as true (of course most don't put the time or effort into becoming knowledgeable on the topic.). At this moment in history we are dealing with a crisis of confidence; it could be restored with the application of universal justice.

Michigan has an opportunity to stand up against hate and against poor behaviors before they become bigger issues that impact society. This isn't only about devaluing human life, it isn't about who looks the best in the social mirror (Looking Glass Self Theory), its also about a basic core value system that all Americans can agree upon. Laws should adjust to ensure people get mental health help when they take a more destructive turn.  

Its one of those things that as a parent, you have to create protective boundaries for your kids. Failing to value all life and failing to ensure laws align with basic moral conscious has real consequences. We see the consequences of these poor choices playing out all over the country. Universalizing justice around core shared values and virtues can go a long way in restoring trust in the system through proper legal applications. 

I'm a believer that most police do what is right and in some cases stepped up to the plate in a meaningful way that further defines their integrity and commitment to justice. There are others however who took the opposite route and anchored back to inappropriate preconceptions. That becomes increasingly more likely if there are close associations and one can "spin" a story to create misinterpretations for self gain (That target will likely be there for a long time.). 

Assuming that everyone in society wants a strong justice system with the best and brightest minds (police, prosecutors, judges, etc..) in the country working in public service then we must maintain the integrity of the profession at all times. Promote those who do the right thing, train those who make mistakes, and remove those who embrace intentional injustices. Seems simple to me but I'm not always right and am open to the possibilities I'm wrong. Let's see what our politicians come up with?

Escanaba DDA Plans Marketplace Kitchen Grand Opening. Opportunities to Revitalize Downtown

Fun downtowns can people to the area and encourage other businesses to move "where the action is". Older downtowns have been successfully vitalized in other areas and it is possible to do the same thing in Escanaba as well. Hosting fun events and other activities downtown on a regular basis not only creates "press" but also increases positive affectively and in turn repeat visitors (i.e. increased tourism and investment.)

Jack Hall, a Reporter at Radio Results Network put together a nice little piece Escanaba DDA Plans Marketplace Kitchen Grand Opening that discusses the new Marketplace Kitchen. While these changes seem small they do add up to an overall impression on vacationers and local residents. 

Executive Director Scott Czasak of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) states, "The Escanaba DDA is proud to announce the completion of the Shared Kitchen project at the Escanaba Marketplace located in Downtown Escanaba. This project is another step in making the Escanaba Marketplace the centerpiece of Downtown which will have a multitude of uses....." (Hall, 2021, para 2.).

You can always read a little on how cultural evens can attract visitors in Assessing the Viability of Repeat Visitors to Cultural Events: Evidence from the Zora! Festival . I wonder if it is possible to have a "camp cooking" seasonal show or event to raise awareness of the area through online marketing and interest draw. 

It is also possible to further the development of downtown through partnering with real estate companies and public authorities to attract new downtown capital in a way that enhances its appeal but also provides a level of revitalization.  See Rebuilding Escanaba's/Gladstone's Downtown by Marketing Commercial Real Estate to Entrepreneurs. 

Amir Shani, Manuel Antonio Rivera & Tadayuki Hara (2009) Assessing the Viability of Repeat Visitors to Cultural Events: Evidence from the Zora! Festival, Journal of Convention & Event Tourism, 10:2, 89-104, DOI: 10.1080/15470140902946378

Hall, J. (May 21, 2021). Escanaba DDA Plans Marketplace Kitchen Grand Opening. Radio Results Network. Retrieved May 24th, 2021 https://www.radioresultsnetwork.com/2021/05/21/escanaba-dda-plans-marketplace-kitchen-grand-opening/