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to express their dismay with an article; that's just how it
usually works — and we are grateful for their opinions. It is
more unique to receive mail that praises — that, too, makes
us happy. Either way, we appreciate and encourage readers to
send us their comments (and compliments).
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UNITE!
RE:"Helfy's Hit Parade" (December 2010)
I can't agree more with Adam
[Helfman]'s assessment of Ellen's Bakery
and Cafe for its outstanding breakfasts. As
an aficionado of that wonderful establish-
ment, I also have to add that their lunches
are equally wonderful. All ingredients are
fresh and — during the warm months
— you'll see Chef George stepping out
the door to clip some basil or oregano
growing in a flowerpot at the side of the
building.
ing forward to watching Detroit, Metro
Detroit — and all of Michigan — grow
and thrive.
I will look forward to reading future
publications of Red Thread along with the
Jewish News.
— Karen Burstein, Farmington Hills
HEY, GIRLIE,
GET SOME STREET CRED!
RE: "Home Is Where the Heart Longs To
Be: An Essay" (December 2010).
Here we have a 20-something-year-
— Barbara Mayer, Bloomfield Hills
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What a fun surprise to receive the
December 2010 Red Thread. Over a cup
of coffee, I read and enjoyed this Decem-
ber edition cover to cover. I particularly
enjoyed the article "Extreme Makeover-
Detroit Edition," which was uplifting, inspir-
ing and a strong reminder of the power of
creativity, re-invention and the strength of
the human spirit — all of which are plenti-
ful in Detroit and all of Michigan.
I was particularly interested in the
comments from community members in
the 20-to-50 age group regarding Detroit,
Metro Detroit and issues facing the
Detroit Jewish community.
It gave me insight into what younger
people are thinking (I am age 52). I am
glad to see you presenting the Detroit
area in a fun and positive light. I am look-
Detroit
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old writing an essay about what it was
like living in Detroit. Growing up in West
Bloomfield is not Detroit; Franklin Cider
Mill is not Detroit.
What does this "wet-behind-the-ears"
know about living in Detroit?"Damn you,
Eminem," she wrote of children going to
school where their parents once suffered.
I was born and raised in Detroit and
graduated from Mumford High School
in 1958.1 never suffered. I worked at
Northland in 1957.1 never had fear — but
I would today.
Detroit, written by a pampered girl from
a rich suburb — she knows nothing of
Detroit. Who approved this article?
— Russi Adren, Livonia
Editor's Response: We believe the reader
misunderstood — or completely missed the
point of — the author's essay. While it is true
the author did not grow up within the geo-
graphic boundaries of the "city of Detroit,"
she appropriately used the word "Detroit" as
a euphemism for the greater metropolitan
area.
The author was expressing her dismay at
those who would cast aspersions at "our"
city (and its adjacent suburbs), given that
this area is a wonderful place to grow up,
live, work and raise a family.
Her reference to the musician Eminem
and his autobiographical movie, 8 Mile,
intimated his cinematic tome did the city
(or region) few favors in the arena of public
perception — regardless if the depiction
was, in fact, his experience.
We would argue that, whether one lives
north or south of the actual 8 Mile, most
residents of Oakland, Wayne and Macomb
counties — when asked where they are from
when traveling — would say, "Detroit."
In which case, we should be allowed
(with pride) to call ourselves Detroiters
without impunity — or required proof of
"street cred."
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