July 20, 2008

Photos of Kresge Library's Green Roof

The Kresge Library has been undergoing quite a change over the summer. In addition to the new group study rooms on the second floor, we also have added a new toupee...well, green roof! Our green roof is part of the LEED Certification for the new home for the Ross School of Business building at the Ann Arbor Campus.

Here are some pictures during the installation of the sedum on the green roof.

If you are wondering what is a green roof, the benefits include:
-Returns less water to the sewer systems - less run-off
-Kresge Library's fourth floor should be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
-Help filter pollutants and CO2 out of the air - instead of just adding heat into the environment.
To see more information, visit:
http://www.hrt.msu.edu/faculty/Rowe/Green_roof.htm


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Haikus from the Hall of Fame Trip (part 1)

Some before I even left:

The greatest justice
A unique view from the bench
was justice Marshall

(on a Thurgood Marshall postcard that I bought at the post office)

See any movie
while I am away this week
Enjoy the summer

(on a Journey to the Center of the Earth) postcard from Wendy's

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July 18, 2008

Haiku's from Seattle

I am going to add all the Haiku's that I put on Postcards that I sent home to the boys. I decided that it would make the postcards more enjoyable for the kids.

The Pike Street Market
You find produce, fish flying
and the first Starbucks

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Haiku for Today (Ann Arbor Roasts)

Espresso Royale
My new favorite taste
Locally roasted

My new favorite coffee!

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July 13, 2008

Haiku for Today (Bobby Murcer)

Bobby Murcer was
followed Mantle as the star,
but was just himself

Born May 20, 1946 in Oklahoma City, OK
Died July 12, 2008

He had the unfortunate job of following Mickey Mantle as the star of the Yankees (who followed Dimaggio, Gehrig and Ruth).

He had a great career and was (by all accounts) a great person. Just being himself.

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July 08, 2008

Haiku for Today (Detroit)

Could hydroponics
be the golden ticket for
our beloved Detroit?

Seems like a good idea.......lots of space and water.

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July 07, 2008

Haiku for Today (My Camera)

My Camera is
Always close, you might just see
The Jonas Brothers

Who knew...see the photos on flickr.

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June 25, 2008

Haiku for Today (Miracle Spinach)

Miracle veggie
Spinach shaped like Michigan
It was delicious

See the photo on flickr.

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June 24, 2008

Haiku for Today (Ford)

Employee Pricing
Now from Ford, Does that mean we
will all be laid off?

When they give employee pricing for everyone, while shedding jobs left and right!

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Haiku for Today (Arbitron)

Arbitron Ratings
Listen to the Radio
And write it all down

Tracking ratings for Arbitron this week (so is Pam and Jeremy). Fun process.

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June 23, 2008

Haiku for Today (George Carlin)

Seven Little Words
You Cannot Say on TV
Thank you George Carlin

Rest In Peace, George Carlin (Died, June 22, 2008 at age 71).

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June 22, 2008

Ludington Lighthouse (Cross Stitch Pattern)

I finally finished the my cross stitch pattern that I created for the Ludington Lighthouse.

You can download the pattern here.

Here is a picture of the completed project.

I am hoping that I will create some other Michigan lighthouses from here on out. Ideally, I would like to create kits that museums could sell. I would just send them to them and they can keep all the proceeds.

I used an excellent freeware software. It is called KG-Chart for Cross Stitch.

For more information on the Ludington Lighthouse, please visit:

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