Pinterest is a lovely time suck; however, it can also be a drag. Now that the app picks my pin, they stalk my web movement and know me so well that when I see this gorgeous dress I decide that if it’s anywhere near reasonable I’ll get it for Ann’s wedding in June. Ha. Silly … More Pinning Peeve
This blog provides me with a lot of fun opportunities. I get to share my love of Detroit and meet a lot of great people like Susan Murphy. I met Susan last year at the Signal Return book reading by Bridgett Davis. At the time, she had a temporary pop-up location at Always Brewing in … More Pages Bookshop
These two fella can drive a girl crazy but they take good care of me. This week Danny made us dinner and Dad brought me Haagen-Dazs ice cream bars. This is a big deal because the man LOVES Edy’s slow-curned and HATES spending money. Buying me Haagen-Dazs is on par with buying me a car. … More Happy Friday!
My worklife is comically stressful. Comically in the sense that if I don’t laugh, I cry but what doesn’t kill you… To maintain my health and sanity, I’m reaffirming my commitment to yoga and contemplating how to tackle meditation. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to turn off my brain. So if you have suggestions, … More Om
I don’t like using other people’s pictures for the blog but since I live a normal life, my cupcake holders for this week were leftover from Halloween and my vanity overpowers my desire to be original. Consequently, check out The Vanilla Bean Blog for the original recipe. Since Lent is over, I’m back to making … More Buttermilk Cake with Blood Orange Frosting
It’s truly impossible to describe the massive change going on in Detroit. The city isn’t what people would expect in many ways. To some it might look like an ‘up and coming’ city and to others it probably looks like it has a long way to go. Both views have merit and it’s exciting to … More Jolly Pumpkin
This is my current mantra. I love the work and responsibilities I have at my new job but there are certain aspects that are very challenging. It’s been a struggle at times and this week, more so than others. Consequently, I’m regularly reminding myself to focus on the good. It’s also all about perspective and … More Happy Friday
As previously noted, after two years at our townhouse we’re entering our next stage of decorating. I’m actually really glad we waited because I feel more confident about my style. Since we are renting, I’m conscientious about our purchases. I try not to spend too much money and with the exception of paint, we can … More Downstairs Decor
Danny is a pretty good sport when it comes to activities that interest me; however, when I learned Shakespeare in Detroit’s performance of King Lear was over three hours long I knew I was pushing it. To avoid a potential fight, I decided to dump him and take Lindsey on a date night. She loves … More King Lear
I try to stay away from the controversial but this is a personal blog and I am beyond thrilled by Hillary’s announcement that she’s running for president. As previously noted, my passion for elections has seriously waned since 2008. I was very active on her last campaign and was amply rewarded with separate professional photos … More Ready
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