Shoestring of The Dayton Family

Flint Postcards: Canoeing on the Flint River

Flint Photos: Flint Street in San Francisco

Photo by Kara B. Stunts by Michael G. Styling by Carlo P.

More Ghosts of Flint and G.M. in San Francisco

49 Square Miles Surrounded on All Sides By Reality

I've lived in San Francisco just about as long as I lived in Flint, but there are still times when I'm left wondering what sort of fantasy land, divorced from the reality of countless cities and towns across the county, that I've landed in. Today was one of those days. While Flint confronts its very existence, San Francisco contemplates the psyche of local dogs.

Multi-tasking, San Francisco style.

A real live unicorn! Sort of.

I want to see more of this on Saginaw Street.

Not exactly sure, but I believe this dog is talking on an iPhone.

When people ride tricycles built for seven, you know the economy is booming.

Art Before Commerce...Especially If You're Short on Commerce

An example of art before commerce on 24th Street in San Francisco.

San Francisco has a program called Art in Storefronts that seems tailor made for Flint, although the concept might get a little depressing if you think about it too hard. As the name implies, artists create fake storefronts in empty buildings. Presto, instead of an example of economic decline, you've got an art exhibit. Flint's got plenty of talented artists. And it's got plenty of, well, you know.

Flint Pride in a Bathroom Stall

Flintoids are making their presence felt in San Francisco. Because this is a family publication, I had to pass on the photographic evidence, but you can see it here. This ode to the glories of Flint was found in the bathroom of The Latin American Club in the Mission District. And, no, I am not the author.

Tigers No-Hit the Blue Jays

Detroit's Justin Verlander throws another no hitter.

Flint Postcards: Saginaw Street

Flint Artifacts: Rialto Theatre Matchbook