Michigan City: A Quiet Corner of American Resilience
2025-09-23

A week spent in Michigan City, Indiana, reveals a town quietly humming with manufacturing and a surprisingly tranquil life. While seemingly unremarkable, the town produces vital industrial goods—from die-cutting tools for packaging to drainage solutions—unseen cogs in the modern world's machinery. Interactions with residents showcase the simplicity and warmth of their lives, a stark contrast to the often-toxic online environment. This experience prompts reflection on balancing political engagement with a grounded perspective, highlighting the town's quiet strength as a cornerstone of a healthy society.
Misc
American town