I found this on Tumblr and it’s too pretty not to post. I’m very much looking forward to the weekend. I have two Girls’ Nights lined up. One tonight with Kat and again tomorrow night with Cara, Melissa and Lindsey. Sunday, Danny and I are meeting Chris and Emily for brunch at La Dolce Vita. Afterwards … More Happy Friday
This print was featured in DBusiness last year year and I love it. The Renaissance Center is obviously a dominating fixture of the city skyline. It lacks the fine architectural detail I admire but it’s a Detroit staple and always reminds me of home. (Source: The Indigo Bunting)
In a city plagued by segregation and suspicion, Eastern Market is a shining example of all that Detroit is capable of achieving. Every Saturday thousands of visitors travel to the public market that has been in operation since 1891. In the past few years, the formerly flagging area has been transformed into a vibrant and … More Eastern Market Spotlight: Pie Guys Bakery
Woodbridge Pub holds a special place in my heart. It’s the first restaurant I went to in the city as an adult and was a catalyst in sparking my passion for Detroit. I’d always loved the city but it wasn’t until I started working downtown that I began to hang out here. When my co-workers … More Woodbridge Pub
Starbucks opened a new location in Detroit this past week. It’s not the first Starbucks in the city but it’s the first ground floor location downtown. While a Starbucks may not be a big deal in most cities, it garners press attention here because of its status symbol – a sign of corporate confidence in Detroit’s … More Stella International Cafe
It’s that time a year again – Detroit Restaurant Week! It’s that rare opportunity to go to the fanciest restaurants in the city for a very affordable price. Even with our budget you can’t beat $30 for a three course meal. This year we decided to try something very new. The Jefferson House has only … More Detroit Restaurant Week: The Jefferson House
Thursday night was Mercy Education Project’s annual fundraiser dinner. I’ve been a volunteer for 5 years but it’s the first time I went and I was SO excited! The night was especially great because Lisa gave Danny a ticket too. He was finally able to meet the girls and see first hand what I spend … More MEP Doorway to the Future Dinner
We bought a real camera last week and Danny has been learning photography tricks. I’m really impressed with his skills and super excited to have better pictures on the blog. I’m partially Irish and feel obliged to celebrate my heritage on St. Patrick’s Day. I also feel older and as a recently married person … More A Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I love listening to StoryCorps on NPR and watching the animated shorts online. The historian in me enjoys hearing about how others live and I think it’s important to share those stories. I want to have my own story collection of people who are part of the broader Detroit story. My first guests are family. … More Life In Detroit: Anthony, Adam and Annecia
I have a lot of residual guilt from being rough (often times mean) to B while we were growing up. I didn’t do it on purpose but it happened and I know that it strained our relationship. Thankfully, things have really improved over the past year and with her moving back home in the spring … More SVU: Detroit Edition
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