My favorite spot during our vacation was Ludington State Park. It’s breathtakingly beautiful and has everything you could want: crystal clear Lake Michigan, sand dunes, stunning forest, a lazy river and more. We didn’t have time to explore the entire park but we did walk at least five miles and loved it. Our first stop … More Snapshot Michigan: Ludington State Park
While I was away Thrillist declared what I’ve always known, Michigan is the best state in the union. Normally, I relish in our urban treasures but for the holiday I enjoyed slower paced life Up North. For nearly a week we lived a life of rest and relaxation with friends and with each other. Danny grew … More Cottage Life
The moment we have been waiting for has finally arrived! Tomorrow we leave for a week-long cottage getaway. Added bonus the Hakalas and Cory will be joining us for part of the trip. It’s been a long year and I am very much looking forward to sitting back and relaxing. We even plan to fulfill my … More Happy Friday
At an Inforum event last week I met Kerry Doman, founder and CEO of After 5 Detroit, an online resource for events and activities in the metro region. We met for a coffee date Friday morning and had a great time. It was that rare occasion when you click with a person and it feels like … More Life in Detroit: Kerry Doman
It’s officially summer and even with the longer days there never seem to be enough hours to accomplish everything. If you’re lucky enough to have empty dates on your calendar here are some fun and family-friendly activities to check out. There is plenty to do in the city but these free activities are entertaining and … More Summer in the D
The first day of summer didn’t disappoint. We went to GM River Days with the Hakalas and it was a warm, sunny afternoon on the river with plenty of fun, family-friendly activity. Here are some highlights: Beautiful dancers put on a show. This jet ski surfer attracted a ton of attention and it was fascinating to see … More River Days
Today has been a fantastic day filled with fun and even misadventure. I had a perfect coffee date with a new acquaintance. We had a great conversation and I didn’t even feel like we only met this week. I’m hopeful that we’ll get together again soon. Afterwards, I went to Danny’s work for a short visit before walking back … More Happy Friday!
If I had to identify the reason for Detroit’s resurgence, I would without hesitation name Slows BBQ. The anchor of Corktown is in my mind the catalyst for New Detroit and the starting point for what we see today. I don’t want to diminish the work of others who were in the city prior to … More Slows
I thought about migrating to WordPress for a while now and since I’m ready for change, I decided to go ahead and do it. I wish I would have done it sooner but better late than never. I love the new look and can’t wait to tweak a few things to make it even better.
The Winter Palace and Empress of the Night are captivating and beautifully written. The Winter Palace tells the story of Barbara, a Polish girl entering the Imperial Russian court under the reign of Elisabeth I at the same time as Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst, the future Tsarina Catherine. The novel gives a heartbreaking, bystander’s perspective of … More E2
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