Shinola, Detroit

Shinola used to supply shoe polish and thus the expression "You don't know shit from Shinola" was born. The expression describes someone who is unable to differentiate between useful (Shinola) and useless (shit). More recently Shinola has been reborn as a boutique brand selling fancy watches, bicycles and leather goods. They also have decent cafe too.

Watches & Wallets, Shinola, Detroit

Inside Shinola, Detroit

Shinola Bicycle, Detroit

Bird of Prey, Stony Creek Metropark, Michigan

Stony Creek Metropark Deer, Michigan

Stony Creek Metropark Views, Michigan

Third Man Records, Detroit

Twin Peaks, Michigan

It turned out that Twin Peaks did not want to employ an overweight middle aged man called Terry with an ample chest. Apparently Terry's look was not "in keeping with the Twin Peaks brand". Terry's search for gainful employment continues.

Early Morning Panera Bread, Michigan

 

Early morning mist across the front of Panera Bread was quite atmospheric. 

Live Sax, Greenville, SC

Rush Little played saxophone in downtown Greenville. He seemed to be a nice chap.
https://www.reverbnation.com/rushlittleiii

Municipal Flowers, Greenville, SC

Marble Slab Creamery, Greenville, SC

http://marbleslab.com/

Hotel Parking Tree Blossom, Detroit

Bagels at Sully's Steamers, Greenvile, SC

Apparently the bagels are steamed. They were certainly warm and tasty.
http://www.sullyssteamers.com/

Sully's Steamers, Greenville, SC

Chocolate Selection, Soma, Toronto

The chocolate are excellent. You really should visit if you can.
http://www.somachocolate.com/

Large Bird, Kensington Metropark, Michigan

Small Shy Bird, Kensington Metropark, Michigan

Nesting Cranes Silhouette, Kensington Metropark, Michigan

Nesting Cranes, Kensington Metropark, Michigan

Large Bird & Man with Phone, Kensington Metropark, Michigan

Jacob was out for a walk with his family and enjoying the wildlife.

Nesting Cranes, Kensington Metropark, Michigan

Red Cardinal, Kensington Metropark, Michigan

Private Lake Fishing, Michigan

Blue Heron Lake Entry, Michigan

Blue Heron Flare, Michigan

Blue Heron Approach, Michigan

Private Lake Housing, Michigan

Sand Cranes Passing, Michigan

The informed connoisseur will recognise these as "non-mallard".