Detroit is on the rise and it’s fantastic, unless you want to grab a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Then you think longingly back to the days when not so many people thought the city was as cool as you do. Over the weekend Danny and I were downtown and decided to go to … More Sweetwater Tavern
When we went to New York a couple years ago, topping my to-do list was a romantic evening with Danny atop the Empire State Building. When we discovered this romantic evening would cost a hundred bucks for both of us (i.e. the cost of a fancy dinner in Detroit), we decided to forego the … More Date Night 2016
I’m ashamed to admit that this weekend was my first time ice skating at Campus Martius. We’ve wanted to do it for years but never made it down during skate time. It’s picturesque at night but the daytime date was fun. It’s good to see families spending time downtown. The rink was filled with lots … More Campus Martius Ice Rink
In the Motor City, the North American International Auto Show is a BIG deal. The Big 3, their competitors, and their suppliers are the top employers in Michigan and you will be hard pressed to meet a native who doesn’t have at least one relative in the industry. Off the top of my head … More The 2015 International Auto Show
Detroit has three casinos and they are a favorite destination for Danny and my Mom. It makes for a nice evening although I occasionally get the feeling that I’m herding cats if certain slots “speak to them” in different areas. I enjoy these trips because I like family time that everyone looks forward to. That … More Casino Nights
One of my earliest childhood memories is of going downtown for America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I remember the adults setting up ladders and laying a plank of wood over them so the kids could see over people’s heads. As an adult, I think that was an unnecessary amount of work but as a kid – … More Happy Thanksgiving
Friday night Danny and I went to Campus Martius for the tree lighting ceremony. I went a couple years ago with Granny and like everything else in this town, the changes were impressive. There was more activity and definitely more people. Seeing crowds in the city never gets old. As much as I love Detroit, … More Tree Lighting Ceremony
Last week I attended the 40th Anniversary Membership Dinner for the United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC). It’s an organization I’ve been familiar with for a number of years, but the evening really emphasized to me the significance of the UCHC’s work. The UCHC is a premier non-profit organization helping Detroit residents (homeowners and renters) remain … More United Community Housing Coalition
Detroit’s best happy hour is at Roast. That already sipped on glass of wine, filling Roast burger (English muffin, beef patty, cheese with a fried egg), and filled container of fries cost $11. As you can imagine Roast is popular and there is always a fight for seats at the bar (you have to be … More Happy Hour
I’m not a great extrovert. I don’t mind putting myself out there but it’s not easy for me to approach a stranger and start a conversation. It’s something I’m actively working on and Model D events are a great place to practice because they attract people who are looking to make a connection. Yesterday was … More Model D & Co-Working
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