For the first time since blogging with purpose I was unable to post during the week. I don’t like it but perhaps I needed a little break. The main reason I didn’t blog is because I wasn’t home. I could have stayed up late or gotten up early but a single blog post generally takes … More Happy Friday
When you have a rough week sometimes the one thing that can cheer you up is these two in a room together. Mary and Eddie were at PhoenixCon this past weekend and Tumblr doesn’t disappoint. These two are perfect together and I will continue my endless hope that he will make an appearance on Major … More Happy Friday
Detroit has made a lot of progress in the last few years in several areas but there’s a lot of work that still needs to be done. One area that needs it most is the education system. For years Detroit Public Schools has changed hands between the state and the local school board. The result … More Life in Detroit: Jordan Brett
The Fisher Building is an iconic Detroit landmark that doesn’t get as much attention on other skyscrapers in the city. This is probably due to its location slightly north of downtown in New Center. Nevertheless, it’s looming presence is recognizable from multiple points in Detroit and has been since 1928. An office building with retail, … More Snapshot Detroit: The Fisher Building
Danny and I have had some great luck with meals lately. Last month’s Tandoori chicken and the kale goat cheese pizza with balsamic drizzle were made on multiple occasions. This month, I want to use the grill more and eat more vegetables. Bon appetit! Chopped Asian BBQ Chicken Salad Beaucoup Seafood Chowder One-Pot Skinny Pasta … More June Meals
When I was younger I thought I was this incredibly strange, sometimes crazy person. As I got older I began to realize it was my creative nature that was making my brain so active and that other people experience the same thing. The more time passes the more I realize I’m not special at all. … More Happy Friday
Batch Brewery is a long anticipated addition to the Detroit beer scene. The nanobrewery is the first of its kind in the city and a winner of the 2013 Hatch Detroit business incubator contest. The location couldn’t be better, a short walk from Mudgie’s, it’s tucked into the Corktown neighborhood bar and perfect gathering space … More Batch Brewing Company
This weekend, Danny and I drove through different areas of the city to explore neighborhoods we normally don’t go to. Top on my list was Brightmoor. Last year a long stretch of the freeway was closed and we drove down Fenkell every day. This sign was my greeting to Detroit and my first encounter with … More Snapshot Detroit: Brightmoor
I’m notorious for watching shows/movies because they include my peeps and it drives Danny crazy. When I learned Lady Jayne Fonda (Lily Tomlin and Martin Sheen) was getting a show on Netflix I was thrilled and knew that I’d watch. I didn’t plan on marathoning Grace & Frankie last weekend but I did and it … More Happy Friday!
We had Gwen this weekend and she’s growing up so fast. A few months ago she barely said anything, now she talks ALL the time. Sunday she barely paused for breath from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After two years of regular visits she knows the rules and routine of the house inside and out … More Parenting Practice Part 4
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