Last year I wrote a summer to-do list, this year its fall. Autumn is far and away my favorite season. I love the weather, the activities and the celebrations! Here are the things I’m looking forward to most. Greenmead: The historic site is a little Greenfield Village in Livonia. It is a cute collection of old homes … More For Fall
During our summer trip Up North I stopped by a bookshop in Ludington and picked up Mark Twain’s autobiography. This 500 page read wasn’t quick but it was entertaining. I spent most my time, shaking my head in amazement at how this man lived so successfully. He was AWFUL with money. He lost more money at … More Happy Friday!
I’ve always been a girl-girl and being a mom has always been THE thing I wanted. Having grown up with a young, single mom I knew that wasn’t the path I wanted (she didn’t want that for me either). Consequently, I pushed aside all the ‘I want a baby feelings’ to wait until the time … More First Trimester Reflections
I’ll be honest, food and I are not friends these days (really months). Consequently, it’s hard to be inspired for meal planning. I pulled off August but I don’t think it’s going to happen in September – at least not a near dozen recipes. Instead I’ll offer one solid, delicious and EASY recipe you will … More September Meal
I’ve mentioned my interest but unfamiliarity with Southwest many times on this blog. Last week’s post inspired me to start learning more and I reached out to my friend Nick, who grew up in the neighborhood. He wasn’t able to meet, but introduced me to Gabriela Santiago-Romero and we met for breakfast at Evie’s Tamales … More Life in Detroit: Gabriela Santiago-Romero
This time last year, I wrote a Friday post about Misty Copeland’s recently released Under Amour ad and my hope that it would help attract attention from the general public. That may not be the catalyst for her current fame but I’m so happy to see her mentioned regularly by various news outlets. I was … More Happy Friday!
I’ve gone back and fourth about when to share our big news and I determined – like the situation itself – there is never a great time and you might as well just go for it. So here’s a throwback to June 21st – Danny’s first Father’s Day!* This was planned but still an unexpected … More Throwback
A few months back I went to a Pages’ book reading event for The Turner House. It’s Angela Flournoy’s debut novel and takes place in Detroit. It’s a family story that shares the history of the Turner Family – a large family of thirteen children who came to age at different times in the 20th century and … More The Turner House and Little Libraries
In recognition of my friend/mentor starting a new career in southwest Detroit this week, I thought I’d share my go-to lunch spot in the neighborhood. My work-buddy, Paul, introduced me to Taqueria Lupita’s and on the rare occasion we leave the office for lunch it’s where we go for a quick, cheap, delicious meal (AND … More Taqueria Lupita’s
So after a week of boycotting, I’ve decided to remove the city from my list – I’m becoming a pushover in my old age. The truth of the matter is a week without feeling a need to write about the city was actually refreshing. I love the city and sharing about it but sometimes I … More Happy Friday!
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