Yet Michigan - which has more land bordered by water than any state with the exception of Alaska and virtually no life threatening natural disasters - is faced with the highest unemployment in the nation and people leaving in droves.

Two words explain a lot of Michigan's problems: taxes & unions

But I digress. I just heard from my daughter-in-law. She had contacted one of their neighbors and heard the fire didn't get their home. It appears to have come within 1/2 mile or so. Too close. They may be allowed to return tomorrow to get some more of their personal belongings. I don't think it's a good idea to move home just yet.