Jack’s Winning Words 8/21/08
“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” (Walt Disney) I happened to be in downtown Detroit yesterday. Out of curiosity I drove onto Belle Isle. It’s a real treasure. It’s a shame that Detroit’s image is a negative one, when there are so many positive things to experience. It’s the same with people. They’re so much more interesting when you look for their good qualities. ;-) Jack

JACK'S FOLLOW UP: Detroit treasures include: The Detroit Institute of Arts, The Detroit Symphony, The Eastern Market, The Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, The Opera House, The Michigan State Fair, The Detroit River (an international waterway with Canada on the other side), The Ren-Cen, The River Walk, Pewabic Pottery, International Auto Show, Greek Town, Mexican Town, Black History Museum, The Science Center, Five Major League Sports Teams, Lafayette and American Coney Island. Any others?

FROM E.D. IN ICELAND: In a slightly different context I am in Iceland right now at a Volcanology conference. Talk about a group of people who are curious and finding lots of interesting things to do!!

FROM R.I. IN BOSTON: When you get curious with people, a lot of interesting information comes up too. Some rather nondescript people can surprise you with their accomplishments.

FROM BBC IN IL: Absolutely!

FROM MOLINER C.F.: Walt Disney should have been a lathe operator because he sure knew how to turn a buck. MORE: Were you aware that Jack Zukerman supplied all of the lighting fixtures for Renaissance Center? Now there's a curiousment for you.

FROM PR P.H. IN MN: i recall belle isle too. a beautiful green space in the city...

FROM J.L. IN MI: Having to little grandsons aged 9 & 4....makes to stop and enjoy their curosity. As adults, we forget how absolutely wonderful this world is until we sit and talk with a little one. They don't know all the answers and are filled with questions! Good example...The Sermon I think this Mom will never forget.... this particular Sunday sermon...'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are but dust...' He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'

FROM HAWKEYE GEORGE: Read Bill Russell's latest book. Curiosity is what made hium a champion.