It’s always interesting to see what blog post end up being popular. It often seems random and the posts I’m most excited for don’t get a lot of traffic or posts I feel could have been done better get lots of hits. Interestingly, my most popular post of all time is the International Literary Project … More The Top 10
This time last year I decided to convert my personal blog into a public Detroit blog. It’s been an interesting and exciting and to celebrate I wanted to look back at some of the things I did in those early weeks. One of my first interviews was with Chloe Sabatier of Chez Chloe. Danny … More Chez Chloe Follow-Up
I’m a solid Detroit sports fan and a super fan of the Valenti and Foster show on 97.1 The Ticket. I listen faithfully every day on the drive home for work and, if I make it home before 6:00 p.m., in the kitchen while I’m making dinner. I have the app downloaded on my phone … More Detroit Sports Talk with Terry Foster
I think it’s pretty obvious from the blog that I’m an avid reader. I love books. I almost always have one with me because you never know when you’re going to be stuck waiting somewhere. These are real books – not digital ones, I need to feel the paper between my fingers. When I read … More Pages On Livernois
Carl Levin is a true statesman. He’s served as an United States Senator for 36 years to advocate (and pass) meaningful legislation, not for accolades. At public events he shuns self-promotion and focuses on policy. When a supporter approaches him with a compliment he turns the spotlight on his staff. His popularity is well-deserved and although … More Life in Detroit: Senator Carl Levin
A couple years ago my office went to The Parade Company for a staff meeting. I hadn’t been to the parade in years and it was fascinating to see everything up close. The warehouse displays dozens of floats that are used each year and visitors can get a preview of the latest additions as … More The Detroit Parade Company
The current lore of Detroit includes the story that you can buy a house for a dollar (or close to it). While the housing prices in the city are significantly below other areas, there is a big difference between buying a house and finding a home. My friends Chris and Emily spent a long time … More Life in Detroit: Chris & Emily
In my endless quest to beat The New York Times to the scoop, I couldn’t have been more excited to discover The Floyd Leg earlier this fall. My co-worker, Michael, saw the product at his neighbor’s apartment and was immediately taken by the unique piece of furniture. The Floyd Leg is a creative furniture piece … More The Floyd Leg
The first part of my conversation with State Representative Rashida Tlaib focused on her experience as a female political leader. Part two is about the district she represents. For those who are unfamiliar with her background, Rashida was born and raised in Detroit. She comes from a huge family – she is the oldest … More Rashida Tlaib: Life in Detroit
Rashida Tlaib is the ideal elected official. Her priorities are rooted in her constituency and her motives are driven by an intense sense of duty. My first opportunity to meet Rashida was last year when I invited her to be a guest speaker at MEP. Since I work in the elected-official sector, I’m familiar with the … More Rashida Tlaib Part 1: Women in Leadership
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