It’s a toss-up between crime and the schools as to what keeps most people out of Detroit. Detroit Public Schools (DPS) have an awful reputation. For several years the management of the district has switched hands between the school board and the state. Sadly, neither have had much success. The result has been that many … More The Academy of the Americas
Today is my 5 year work anniversary. I remember it all like yesterday. Josh telling me about the job at the art show. My first interview with Lisa and Sheila. The call back interview with Lisa and Cassandra. The dreaded writing test (I’m not sure how I passed). They sat me at Gina’s desk and … More 5 Years Later…
Detroit, Spring 2010 Searching for an old picture on FB I found this photo I completely forgot about! Mr. Steve and his fabulous camera work. I’m lucky to have such awesome co-workers and it’s something I’ll remember forever. Apparently, I won’t always remember I heard Michelle Obama speak – although I do remember we went … More Flashback Friday
I discovered the Bean a couple years ago. At the time it was a small shop that didn’t appear to get a lot of foot traffic. The apparent owner was always very nice but I had no idea how she stayed in business. I was always waiting for the announcement that they were closed but … More Coffee and Cocktails
I saw this really cute memory jar idea on Pinterest. You write down a good memory and put it in the jar to remember throughout the year. I tweaked it a bit and made happiness jars for the girls at MEP. As teenagers they need some prodding to remember life doesn’t suck. Every week they … More Happiness
It’s Cookie Exchange day at work. A favorite activity among my co-workers. I’m impressed with the loot this year; however, I’m surprisingly optimistic that I won’t eat it all before I get home. That’s a good thing because Danny’s been clued in on the fixings and he wants some. My contribution was an Oreo Truffle Brownie. It’s … More Annual Cookie Exchange
Thursday night I went out with my work folks in Corktown. We went to Slows for dinner and then did some karaoke down the street. I love to sing and have no shame but I’m horrible!!! Think Cameron Diaz in My Best Friend’s Wedding. Friday was the Christmas party. It was really great. The big … More Weekend Update
It’s our annual staff meeting at work this week. On today’s agenda was a few in building meetings followed by trips to the Detroit Parade Company and the Federal Reserve. The Fed was very informative and probably my favorite. The Parade Company was cute and I was able to take some fun pictures. DIA, RenCen … More Detroit Parade Company
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